Motosu, Japan
本巣市
Motosu is a town of 32,928 people in Gifu, Japan, founded in February 1, 2004.
Why visit Motosu
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 102 parks and trails, 98 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 22 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gifu Pharmaceutical University, Gifu University, Cormorant Fishing House and Eizō & Tōichi Katō Memorial Art Museum.
Weather in Motosu
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About Motosu
Motosu (本巣市, Motosu-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 November 2018, the city had an estimated population of 34,453 in 12, 464 households, and a population density of 390 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 374.65 square kilometres (144.65 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Motosu, Gifu (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do22
Gifu Pharmaceutical University
School · 5.7 km
Higher education institution in Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Gifu University
School · 6.2 km
Higher education institution in Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Aquatotto Gifu
Monument and historic site · 17.5 km
Zoo in Gifu, Japan
Asahi University
School · 11.4 km
Higher education institution in Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Gifu Kyoritsu University
School · 11.1 km
University in Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University
School · 13.9 km
Higher education institution in Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Gifu Women's University
School · 12.2 km
Private university in Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Institute of Advanced Media Arts and Sciences
School · 11.9 km
Higher education institution in Gifu Prefecture, Japan
National Institute of Technology, Gifu College
School · 4.1 km
National college in Motosu, Japan
10 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks29
Cormorant Fishing House
Museum · 10.4 km
Cormorant fishing museum in Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Eizō & Tōichi Katō Memorial Art Museum
Museum · 10.6 km
Museum in Gifu, Japan
Gifu City Museum of History
Museum · 10.5 km
Museum in Gifu, Gifu, Japan
Gifu City Science Museum
Museum · 10.3 km
Museum in Gifu, Gifu, Japan
Kotozuka Kofun
Monument and historic site · 14.6 km
Archaeological site
Oibora-Asakura Sue Ware Kiln Site
Monument and historic site · 16.3 km
Archaeological site in Japan
The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu
Museum · 10.5 km
Art museum in Gifu, Gifu, Japan
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds102
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90 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
ウォキニ
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.9 km
Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; We off; Su 09:00-17:00
86 more on the map.
History
The area around Motosu was part of traditional Mino Province. During the Edo period, much of the area was under the control of Ogaki Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate. In the post-Meiji restoration cadastral reforms, Motosu District in Gifu Prefecture was created.
On October 28, 1891, the Mino–Owari earthquake, the second largest earthquake to hit Japan, struck. Its epicenter was located in Motosu.
The modern city of Motosu was established on February 1, 2004, from the merger of the former town of Motosu, absorbing the towns of Itonuki and Shinsei, and the village of Neo (all from Motosu District).
From the History section of Motosu, Gifu on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship226
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Healthcare21
Map of Motosu
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gifu Airbase (QGU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 km away.
- Kurono 4 km southwest, about 4 min by car
- Kitagata 6 km south, about 6 min by car
- Yamagata 9 km east, about 9 min by car
- Gifu 10 km southeast, about 10 min by car
- Gōdo 10 km southwest, about 10 min by car
- Ōgaki 16 km south, about 16 min by car
- Kasamatsuchō 15 km southeast, about 15 min by car
- Hashima 17 km south, about 17 min by car
- Tarui 18 km southwest, about 18 min by car
- Kakamigahara 19 km southeast, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Motosu City Hall01, Monami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nagaya, Motosu, Gifu Prefecture 501-0412, Japan - panoramio, blue.reaf, CC BY 3.0
- Road side station Oribe no sato Motosu , 道の駅 織部の里もとす 織部展示館 - panoramio, z tanuki, CC BY 3.0
- Road side station Oribe no sato Motosu , 道の駅 織部の里もとす - panoramio, z tanuki, CC BY 3.0
- Road side station Oribe no sato Motosu , 道の駅 織部の里もとす - panoramio (1), z tanuki, CC BY 3.0
- Yamaguchi castle ruin, Motosu, 2022, 大野 一将, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gifu Pharmaceutical University1, Original uploader was Monami at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- アクア・トトぎふ 外観, 世界淡水魚園水族館, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Asahi University, Monami at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gifu Womans Univ2, Monami at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hagi-no-Taki01, Monami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokai Gakuin University2008-1, Monami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 鵜飼資料園, Opqr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Katoeizotoichi, Douggers at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Gifushirekishi, Douggers at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Gifu City Science Museum 1, Hide-sp, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Asakura Sue Ware Kiln Site, Gifu, 2019, 大野一将, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solar Ark, Monami at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS,GIFU 1, Hide-sp, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gifu Memorial Center Sunsun Deck 1, Hide-sp, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gifuparktea, Douggers at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Kurono Castle2008-3, Monami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Enkyo-ji in Kitagata town ac (3), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kitagata junior high school,gifu 1, o4y4r4n, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kitagata elementary school,gifu 2, O4y4r4n, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kofun to kaki no yakata, Opqr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oi-jinja in Kitagata town ac (2), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ijiraminami elementary school,gifu 1, O4y4r4n, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gifu Chuo Hospital01, Monami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kiburi Jinjya01, Monami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokoji Fujisan2007-3, Monami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wakae Jinja Gifu2008-3, Monami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gifunisityu, Opqr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nanasatosyo, Opqr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yūkoku-ji temple, Motosu, 2018, 大野 一将, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chishō-in temple, Motosu, 2018, 大野 一将, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daifuku-ji temple, Motosu, 2018, 大野 一将, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baiei-ji temple, Motosu, 2018, 大野 一将, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daiki-ji temple, Motosu, 2018, 大野 一将, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kokuon-ji temple, Motosu, 2018, 大野 一将, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Enmei-ji temple, Motosu, 2018, 大野 一将, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bairinpark, Douggers at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Softpia Japan Workshop 24, Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University1, The original uploader was Monami at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- GifuKeizaiDaigaku1, Monami at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 正面玄関付近からの眺め, Level501, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gifushiritsu Gifu Yougo gakko2008-1, Monami, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ono rose garden, Opqr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gifu Saigo Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 本巣郡北方町立北方西小学校, 中指の第二関節, CC0
- Gifu Ajiro Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sinsei library, Opqr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gifu University, Gifu Prefecture; April 2012 (01), Yuya Tamai, CC BY 2.0
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