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Lady0424 · Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 39

Hey all, just wondering if anybody can tell me about Gifu City/Gifu Prefecture. The most important question is- is it a safe area to live in? Ok cheers.

Lady

furiousmilksheikali · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:20 am Post subject: Re: Gifu City/Gifu Prefecture?

japanman · Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 281 Location: England

My best (Japanese) mate lives just outside Gifu city in the countryside. It looks like a pretty spread out city with not much going on. Very quiet and plain I think. But the countryside just outside the city is easy to get to and beautiful, depends what tickles you.
Gifu is known as the Bronx or Crompton of Japan, don't go down there at night or one of the gangs will pop a hole in your head.

japanman · Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 281 Location: England

In fact the film " Do the Right Thing" was based on a hot summer in Gifu city and the goings on at the local pizza hut.

furiousmilksheikali · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:38 am Post subject:

japanman · Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 281 Location: England

That's it, just near east side Camblewick Green. The guys in that hood don't mess araound.
When you arrive at Gifu station just put your head down and WALK QUICKLY to the taxi stand and speed off, don't take any risks.

japanman · Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 281 Location: England

Sorry, mispelt, it's Compton.

furiousmilksheikali · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:45 am Post subject:

furiousmilksheikali · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:47 am Post subject:

Just in case anyone is immune to irony the answer to the question is yes, Gifu is safe.

japanman · Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 281 Location: England

Still drunk, just getting a bottle of Ricard on the go.

AndyH · Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 417

I've never been to Gifu City, but Gifu Prefecture is one of my favorite places (esp. Takayama) in Japan. You'll like it if you are into nature. Nagoya isn't too far away, and you'll be roughly half-way between Kansai and Kanto. Too far for a day trip, but if you have a 2 or (preferably 3 ) day weekend, you should be able to travel to either in little time, via shinkansen.

Neongene · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 51

Lynn · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 696 Location: in between

I lived on the other side of Gifu for 2 years. I rode my bicyle into Gifu-ken all the time. My best friend's husband is from Gifu city. Yes, it is safe, but some might find it boring. I like the countryside, and I agree with the other person who posted about Takayama. Also, Nagoya is just a train ride away if you want to go to the city on weekends.