A practical English guide to Hashima in Gifu: shrines, the plain city and access from Nagoya.
Operational details such as opening hours, admission fees, and train times can change. Prefer official pages and reconfirm before you travel (sources checked on 09 November 2026).
Why visit
- Hashima is a city on the Nobi plain in Gifu, near the Kiso river area, with shrines and a practical centre linked toward Nagoya. Do not confuse it with Hashima (Gunkanjima) in Nagasaki.
- Come for local shrine visits and plain-city atmosphere.
- Meitetsu and nearby rail links make access from Nagoya straightforward.
Top places and highlights
Shrine visits
Local precincts on the plain.
City centre
Civic buildings and shops.
Nobi plain
Flat farmland approaches.
Nagoya access
A short ride from the city.
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Practical tips
- Do not confuse with Gunkanjima (Hashima Island).
- Combine with Ogaki or Gifu city.
- Confirm open days.
Suggested day-trip outline
- Morning: train from Nagoya.
- Late morning: shrine visit.
- Lunch: local.
- Afternoon: centre walk.
- Late afternoon: return.
- Evening: Nagoya.
Before you go
Timetables, fares, admission fees, and seasonal access rules can change. Check the official tourism and transport sites linked below for the latest information before you travel.
Explore More of Japan
Published guides that pair with this one:
- Gifu City Travel Guide: Castle Hill above the Nagara River
- Kakamigahara Travel Guide: Aerospace City in Gifu
- Ogaki Travel Guide: Castle Town on the Mino Plain
- Kani Travel Guide: A City on the Edge of the Tono Plain
- Seki Travel Guide: Blade-Making City in Gifu
Browse every Chubu guide on this site for the rest of the region.
Sources
- city.hashima.lg.jp (checked 2026-11-09)
- pref.gifu.lg.jp (checked 2026-11-09)
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