Gifu

Gifu Prefecture is located in central Honshu and is known for its natural attractions, such as the Hida Mountains and the Kiso Three Rivers.Notable tourist destinations include Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Gero Onsen, a popular hot spring resort; and historic castles such as Gifu Castle and Gujo Hachiman Castle. In addition to dishes featuring Hida beef and sweetfish, visitors can enjoy local delicacies like goheimochi, torichan, and Takayama ramen. The center of Gifu Prefecture’s adult entertainment scene is “Kanazuen,” nationally renowned as one of Japan’s three major soapland districts.It originated as the “Kanazu Yūkaku” (Kanazu Red-Light District), established in 1888 (Meiji 21), and settled in its current location in 1950 (Shōwa 25). Located about a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Gifu Station, it offers convenient access. Outcall escort services and other dispatch-based adult entertainment establishments are concentrated in areas with abundant lodging options, such as Takayama, Kani, Minokamo, Ōgaki, and Hashima.