GIFU LIGHT STORY 2027

GIFU LIGHT STORY 2027, produced by Hitohata Inc. (CEO: Takeaki Higashiyama), will be held at Gifu Park and Shohoji Temple (Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture) from Saturday, January 30 to Sunday, February 28, 2027. (Organizer: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee)

The event takes place at Gifu Park, at the foot of Mt. Kinka where Gifu Castle stands, and at Shohoji Temple, home of the Gifu Great Buddha, one of the Three Great Buddhas of Japan. The venues will be lit with Gifu Wagasa umbrellas and Gifu Chochin lanterns, both designated as Traditional Crafts of Japan. Projection mapping will also be shown on the garden rock walls of the Remains of Lord Nobunaga’s Residence, where Oda Nobunaga once lived. The images draw on Gifu City’s traditional culture, such as cormorant fishing on the Nagara River, its clear streams, and folding screen paintings. Under the theme “A Thousand Years of Light, Unfolding at Night,” the event creates a magical world of light.

During the event, shops at Gifu Castle Rakuichi, next to Gifu Park, will stay open late. Hot spring inns and hotels along the Nagara River will also offer day-use bathing for a limited time.

Come and enjoy a magical night woven from Gifu City’s traditional crafts, light, projection mapping, and a sea of clouds.
*Ticket sales details will be announced at a later date.
*1 According to the GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee

Visit the GIFU LIGHT STORY 2027 official website

Event Overview

[Event Name]
GIFU LIGHT STORY 2027

[Dates & Hours]
Saturday, January 30 – Sunday, February 28, 2027, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Last admission 8:30 p.m.)

[Venue]
Gifu Park (1 Omiya-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture), Shohoji Temple (8 Daibutsu-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture)

<Access>
From JR Gifu Station or Meitetsu Gifu Station, take a Gifu Bus bound for Nagarabashi, or the City Loop Line (Counterclockwise). Get off at the Gifu Koen / Gifu-jo (Gifu Park / Gifu Castle) bus stop, about 15 minutes away. The park is right by the stop.

By car:
About 20 minutes from Gifu-Kakamigahara IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, or about 15 minutes from Gifu IC on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway, to Gifu Park Parking.

Parking:
Kagamiiwa Parking Lot (free): 370 spaces
Teigai Parking Lot (No. 1): 143 spaces
Teigai Parking Lot (No. 2): 36 spaces
Omiya-cho Parking Lot: 50 spaces
*Accessible parking and priority (Omoiyari) parking spaces are available at Omiya Parking Lot. (12 spaces)

[Program]
Set at Gifu Park, at the foot of Mt. Kinka where Gifu Castle stands, and Shohoji Temple, home of the Gifu Great Buddha, one of the Three Great Buddhas of Japan, the event lights up both venues with Gifu Wagasa umbrellas and Gifu Chochin lanterns, both designated as Traditional Crafts of Japan. Projection mapping will also be shown on surfaces such as the garden rock walls of the Remains of Lord Nobunaga’s Residence, where Oda Nobunaga once lived. The images draw on Gifu City’s own traditional culture, such as cormorant fishing on the Nagara River, its clear streams, and folding screen paintings, together creating a magical world of light. Come and enjoy a magical night woven from Gifu City’s traditional crafts, light, projection mapping, and a sea of clouds.

[Admission]
Advance ticket sales: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – Friday, January 29, 2027, 11:59 p.m.
Same-day ticket sales: Saturday, January 30, 2027, 12:00 a.m. – Sunday, February 28, 2027, 8:30 p.m.

＜Weekdays＞

＜Weekends & Holidays＞

*Admission is free for children of elementary school age and under, and for persons with disabilities plus one caregiver.
*At the venue, you may be asked to show a student ID, proof of age, or a disability certificate (Physical Disability Certificate, Ai-no-Techo, Ryoiku Techo, Mental Disability Certificate, A-bomb Survivor’s Health Handbook, etc.). The Mirairo ID app is also accepted.

[Ticket Sales]
*Details will be announced at a later date.

[Requests for Visitors]
- Entry may be temporarily restricted depending on crowding, and parts of the program may change. We appreciate your understanding. Please follow staff directions and keep to the one-way route inside the venue.
- As the event takes place at night, please watch your step.
- When taking photos or videos, please do not use flash, drones, or tripods for extended shooting. Burst-mode shutter sounds may disturb others, so please avoid burst shooting or use silent mode when it is crowded.
- Viewing areas are limited, so please be considerate of other visitors.
- You may appear in photos or videos taken by event staff or in media coverage. We appreciate your understanding.
- To improve the event, visitor movement may be analyzed in a way that does not identify individuals. We appreciate your understanding.

[Organizer] GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee
[Producer & Production] Hitohata Inc.

Nearby Attractions

[Gifu Castle Rakuichi]
During the event, some shops at Gifu Castle Rakuichi, at the foot of Mt. Kinka next to Gifu Park, will be open for special evening hours. Enjoy a variety of food, from local Gifu ingredients and dishes to light meals and sweets.

<Shops Open in the Evening>
- Shikisai Udon Hanakinton
- Inokuchi Coffee Roastery
- Noka no Daidokoro Kisara
- Aigisan Shokudo
- Niku Kobo Minoya
- Fruits Candy ar.
- Akitaya Honey Shop

*Please check the official website for shop information and business hours.

[Nagaragawa Onsen]
During the event, five facilities at Nagaragawa Onsen will offer day-use hot spring bathing for a limited time. Along with GIFU LIGHT STORY 2027, enjoy the hot springs along the Nagara River.

<Participating Facilities>
- Gifu Grand Hotel
- Usho no Ie Sugiyama
- Ishikin
- Hotel Park
- Juhachiro

*Hours and other details will be announced at a later date. Days and hours for day-use bathing vary by facility. Please be sure to check each facility's information before visiting.

Visit the GIFU LIGHT STORY 2027 official website