Image provided by: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee
The "Gifu Light Story 2024" is a distinctive light-up event in Gifu City, utilizing traditional crafts such as Gifu umbrellas and Gifu lanterns, both designated as national traditional crafts.
This year marks the fourth edition of the event, which has enhanced its projection mapping to create a more immersive outdoor light art experience.
The light-up takes place at Gifu Park and Shobo-ji Temple, with the main photo spot being the "Kabukimon Gate" at the entrance to the Gifu Park area. The gate, along with displayed Gifu umbrellas, is illuminated in colorful lighting, creating an exceptional photo opportunity. The staircase features projection mapping leading to an approximately 50m long illuminated pathway. Highlights include the "Umbrella Waterfall," a three-dimensional display of numerous Gifu umbrellas, and the "Phantom Light Waterfall," which vividly colors the imaginary garden of the feudal warlord Oda Nobunaga through powerful projection mapping.
Additionally, Shobo-ji Temple offers a solemn atmosphere different from usual, adorned with Gifu lanterns and color lighting, complementing the Gifu Great Buddha.
During weekends within the event period, "Gifu Castle Panoramic Night View" is held, where visitors can enjoy a 360-degree night view of Gifu City from the Gifu Castle tower.
Highlights
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4th edition of the light-up event featuring Gifu umbrellas and Gifu lanterns.
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Enhanced projection mapping creating an immersive outdoor light art space.
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Light-up venues are Gifu Park and Shobo-ji Temple.
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The Kabukimon Gate at Gifu Park area is a popular photo spot.
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"Gifu Castle Panoramic Night View" during weekends of the event period.
