Living in Gifu

A dual character: the seat of the Gifu prefectural government and also a satellite city of Nagoya. Nagoya is within 20 minutes by New Rapid without transfers, so commuting and school travel are easy, and redevelopment in front of the station has increased the number of high-rise tower condominiums. Rents are somewhat cheaper than in front of Nagoya Station for comparable conditions, so it suits people who commute to Nagoya and want to save on rent.

A commuter zone about 20 minutes to Nagoya Station by JR New Rapid. Rent for a 1K near Gifu Station is slightly cheaper than near Nagoya Station, so it is a bedroom town where many Nagoya-commuting office workers and dual-income couples settle. The population is gradually shrinking and the downtown is not as lively as it used to be, and train frequency is low in the evening. It suits Nagoya-commuting office workers and families who want to reduce their rent burden.