Entokuji Temple (円徳寺), Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha (浄土真宗本願寺派)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A temple in central Gifu City, known for preserving the Rakuichi-Rakuza (楽市楽座) edict that Oda Nobunaga (織田信長) issued to free up commerce in his castle town. Although it sits in a corner of the city center, once you step into the grounds the traffic noise recedes and a quiet air settles in. Even difficult history gets through to children if you put it as: long ago it was decided here that anyone could freely open a shop. A visit takes only about 30 minutes, so it fits easily into the trip from the station to the park.

Tips

Visiting is free. The grounds are also a place where people live, so please keep quiet. Cultural properties may have set conditions for viewing, so check in advance if you would like to see them. There are hours with little shade, so do not forget a hat and drinks.

Best time to visit

About 40 minutes. The quiet late-morning hours are recommended.

Access & map

〒500-8833 岐阜県岐阜市神田町６丁目２４−２４