Gifu is located in the Chūbu region of central Honshu and is one of Japan’s few landlocked prefectures. It covers about 10,621 km², making it the seventh largest prefecture in Japan by area.
Gifu is bordered by seven prefectures: Fukui, Ishikawa, Toyama, Nagano, Aichi, Shiga, and Mie. The northern half is mountainous, forming part of the Hida region, while the southern half, known as the Mino region, consists of plains and rivers.
The capital is Gifu City, with a population of around 400,000. The total population of the prefecture is about 1.9 million. Tourism highlights include the preserved Edo-period town of Takayama and the UNESCO World Heritage villages of Shirakawa-go.
The flag of Gifu was adopted on 10 August 1932 It features a stylized green shape forming the kanji “岐” (gi) from the prefecture’s name, set on a white field. The design represents peace and harmony.
| Capital City | Area | 2025 Population |
| Gifu City | 10,621.29 km2 (4,100.90 sq mi) | 2,040,000 |
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