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Museum’s Choice

The Beautiful World of Gifu Lanterns

Exhibition period: June 3 (Sat) – July 17 (Mon/Holiday), 2023

An exhibit of Gifu lanterns will be held, one of the traditional crafts that Gifu City is proud of. Along with a variety of exquisite lanterns, the actual lantern-making tools and historical materials will be showcased, offering visitors a glimpse into the fascinating world of Gifu lanterns.

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Planned exhibition

Cormorant Fishing
—Traditional Fishing with Torches—

Exhibition period: August 4 (Fri) – September 24 (Sun), 2023

This exhibition features artworks centered around cormorant fishing and displays equipment designated as an important tangible folk cultural property of the country.

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Special exhibition

Unification of Japan
—Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, Ieyasu and Gifu—

Exhibition period: October 7 (Sat) – November 19 (Sun), 2023

This exhibition will focus on the battles set in the Mino region and the journey towards the “Unification of Japan” by Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu, showcasing the armor and other items of the Warring States period.

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Planned exhibition

Back to the Retro Japan

Exhibition period: December 8 (Fri), 2023 – March 10 (Sun), 2024

This exhibition introduces lifestyle changes through a collection of tools from 40 to 150 years ago.

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Planned exhibition

All We Know About Gifu’s Ancient Tombs

Exhibition period: March 30 (Sat), 2024 – May 26 (Sun), 2024

An exhibition introducing the ancient tombs of the Mino region, incorporating recent research and excavation findings.

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Museum’s Choice

The Edo Period’s Travel Boom:
This Museum Will Take You Traveling!

Exhibition period: June 4 (Sat) – June 26 (Sun), 2022

This exhibit showcases travel during the Edo period. The pleasures of traveling during this time are introduced through Japanese woodblock prints, guidebooks, and travel diaries.

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Planned Exhibition

150 Years of Gifu’s Schooling: Commemorating 150 Years Since the Promulgation of the Education System Order

Exhibition period: July 16 (Sat) – August 28 (Sun), 2022

This exhibit showcases the changes in Japan’s schooling system after the modern era. Centering around documents found in Gifu’s elementary schools―it will reflect upon school history.

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Planned Exhibition

The Treasures of Ryushoji Temple, Famous Temples of Mino―A World of Ancient Documents and Buddhist Paintings―

Exhibition period: September 17 (Sat) – October 30 (Sun), 2022

Kikkosan Ryushoji Temple is located in Gifu City’s Nishinosho district. It’s an ancient, Buddhist temple of the Jodo sect founded in the 14th century, during the Nanbokucho period. This exhibit showcases some of Gifu Prefecture’s most impressive ancient documents and Buddhist paintings, handed down from Ryushoji Temple.

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Planned Exhibition

Back to the Retro Japan

Exhibition period: November 23 (Wed/Holiday), 2022 – March 5 (Sun), 2023

The exhibition introduces the changing of people’s lifestyles through a collection of “retro" and commonly-used tools from 40 to 150 years ago.

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Planned Exhibition

Kano Domain: 270 Years of Upholding the Edo Shogunate

Exhibition period: March 25 (Sat)−May 21 (Sun), 2023

Displayed is an abundance of documents, paintings, and other materials related to Kano Castle, the successive feudal lords, the town, and the village.

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