Nagaragawa Convention Center

The convention center was built to promote Gifu as a good location for large conventions and has many enticements to attract both domestic and international groups to hold events in the city. The famed architect Tadao Ando designed the structure, giving it a unique, egg-shaped look from the outside, making it immediately recognizable. It opened on September 1, 1995, and is managed by the city's Public Hall Management Group. ==Facilities==

The main hall of the convention center is the largest in all of Gifu Prefecture. It is mainly used for concerts and as a central location for conventions. With an area near , it seats 1,689 people, but the floors and walls are adjustable, offering many difference configurations. There are also small, medium and large meeting rooms available for more private meetings. The total floor space for the main hall and the eight other rooms is , allowing seating for over 2,400 people. ==Access==

Gifu Bus provides public transportation from both JR Gifu Station and Meitetsu Gifu Station downtown. Riders can get off at either the "Nagaragawa Kokusai Kaigijō Kitaguchi" or the "Nagaragawa Kokusai Kaigijō-mae" bus stop. ==External links==