Kitagata, town in Motosu district, Gifu prefecture, Japan
Kitagata is a small town in Gifu Prefecture situated on the Nobi Plain and features flat terrain crossed by several rivers including the Ten'nō, Itozuki, and Hasegawa. The town has simple houses and small shops that line its quiet streets.
Kitagata was part of lands controlled by the Kano Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period and had a small government office called Kitagata Jin'ya from the 1600s. The town was officially established in 1889 and recovered after a major earthquake in 1891 that caused significant damage.
The town's name refers to its location in the northern part of the Nobi Plain. In daily life, you see people walking or biking around, and small cafes serve as gathering places where neighbors chat and connect.
The town has no train station, so most people travel by car or bus. National Route 157 is the main road connecting it to other areas, making it easy to explore at your own pace.
The kingfisher was designated as the town symbol in 2009 to represent healthy nature and family growth, and these bright blue birds can actually be spotted near local rivers and ponds. The town also maintains modern gardens like Gifu Kitagata Gardens, where visitors can enjoy themed spaces designed for relaxation.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
