The is a multi-purpose convention center in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The name literally translates to Nagara River International Convention Center, but the official English translation drops "international." Along with the

Gifu Memorial Center The is a collection of sports facilities located in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is a prefectural facility and its purpose is to promote sports and other events within the prefecture. Along with the Nagaragawa Convention Center, the Nagarag ...

, the Nagaragawa Sports Plaza and Mirai Hall, it is part of the

World Event and Convention Complex Gifu In its most general sense, the term "world" refers to the totality of entities, to the whole of reality or to everything that is. The nature of the world has been conceptualized differently in different fields. Some conceptions see the worl ...

Construction

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,General Guidance
. Nagaragawa Convention Center. Accessed July 2, 2008. 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. It was named one of Japan's Top 100 Venues for musical performances. There is also an international conference room located in the dome portion of the egg-like structure. A portion of the wall can open up to a view of the

Nagara River The has its source in the city of Gujō, Gifu Prefecture, and its mouth in the city of Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Along with the Kiso River and Ibi River, the Nagara River is one of the Kiso Three Rivers of the Nōbi Plain. Previously, t ...

, Mount Kinka and

Gifu Castle is a Japanese castle located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Along with Mount Kinka and the Nagara River, it is one of the main symbols of the city. The castle is also known as . It was designated a National Historic Site in 201 ...

. The room is suitable for mid-sized international conventions and can provide simultaneous interpretations in six languages.Convention Support
. Gifu Convention and Visitors Bureau. Accessed July 2, 2008. 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 is a railway station in the heart of the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). Lines Gifu Station is served by the JR Central Tōkaidō Main Line, and is located 396.3 kilometers from ...

and

Meitetsu Gifu Station is a railway station located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Meitetsu. It is one of the two major railway stations of the city along with JR Gifu Station. Lines Meitetsu Gifu Station is t ...

downtown. Riders can get off at either the "Nagaragawa Kokusai Kaigijō Kitaguchi" or the "Nagaragawa Kokusai Kaigijō-mae" bus stop.

External links

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References

{{Authority control Buildings and structures in Gifu Tourist attractions in Gifu Prefecture Music venues in Japan Convention centers in Japan Tadao Ando buildings Event venues established in 1995 Modernist architecture in Japan 1995 establishments in Japan