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is a train station operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and is located in the heart of Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Along with Meitetsu Gifu Station, it is one of the two main rail stations in Gifu City.

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History

Rail Lines

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History

The station first opened on January 21, 1887, when it was called Kanō Rail Station and was primarily used for the transport of goods. On December 15, 1888, it became a passenger rail station, at which point its name was changed to Gifu Station. On July 22, 1913, the former Aichi Station building, which closed in 1909, was moved to the area that is now the south side of Gifu Station. This station was used until it was burned to the ground during the firebombings of Gifu City in 1945. On November 1, 1986, construction of the elevated rail lines began, with construction ending on March 2, 1996.
Currently, the north side of the station is undergoing extensive redevelopment. This redevelopment includes new bus boarding platforms, a new taxi boarding area, area beautification, walkways leading directly to the second floor of the station, and many other features. Construction is expected to be completed in August 2008.

Rail Lines

There are three train platforms serving six tracks, which serve either the Tokaido Line or the Takayama Line.

★ 'Track 1': Upper Tokkaido Line

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★ Serves as an intermediate station for trains heading towards Nagoya.

★ 'Track 2': Upper Tokkaido Line

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★ Serves as the starting station for trains heading towards Nagoya. Also serves as a station for Special Rapid "Hida" trains heading towards Nagoya.

★ 'Track 3': Takayama Line (towards Mino Ōta, Takayama and Tajimi)

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★ Serves as an intermediate station for local trains. Also serves as a station for the Special Rapid "Hida 23" from Osaka Station.

★ 'Track 4': Takayama Line (towards Mino Ota, Takayama and Tajimi)

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★ Generally used for return trips by Special Rapid “Hida” trains originating from Nagoya. In the evenings, it serves as a platform for Special Rapid, New Rapid, and Rapid train services on the lower Tokaido Line.

★ 'Track 5': Lower Tokkaido Line

★ 'Track 6': Lower Tokkaido Line

External Links

★ JR Central-Gifu Station Information (in Japanese)