Gallery “Nowfu Gendai” is a gallery in Gifu Prefecture.
When I heard “Gifu,” I felt it was a bit far, but it seems there was some misunderstanding. Gifu Station is surprisingly close, just 18 minutes from Nagoya Station by JR (470 yen one way).
18 minutes from Nagoya by JR Express. This is Gifu Station.
To reach Gallery “Nowfu Gendai,” you must travel from Gifu Station in the direction of Gifu Castle and Gifu Park. A taxi costs over 1,000 yen, but Gifu Bus costs 210 yen plus a few minutes walk.
Buses depart from platforms 11 or 12. The one-way fare was 210 yen.
Gifu Bus seems to be the lifeblood of Gifu citizens, with a schedule where buses come every 5 minutes or so.
“Honcho 1-chome” is the nearest bus stop, and when you walk a bit, you can see Gifu Castle at the mountain top, and Gifu Park is right nearby.
The small-looking Gifu Castle can be reached via a ropeway that runs to the summit.There were places showing autumn colors here and there.
The gallery is near the entrance to the drive route.
The gallery is located partway up a slope.
A signboard with a handmade feel. This time we visited for the “Sachimasa Ida Exhibition.”
Gallery sign with the word “COFFEE” visible
The gallery is located underground.
“Nowfu Gendai” with a bright green logo on the right side
You enter by opening a door framed in reddish colors.
A glass gallery. You can see inside, so it’s open and inviting. It’s easy to enter.
We had coffee and chocolate.
Since I had called twice before coming here and had various conversations, it felt like we were welcomed warmly. We sat at a counter where we could have tea and spent a luxurious time.
The coffee was authentic and delicious. And so was the chocolate!
Takei, the gallery owner. She prepared matcha tea for us.
Gallery owner Takei. Stylish and kind, she talked with us at length.
We also had tea sweets. They were delicious.
Oh, this was after purchasing the artwork 😀.
The matcha was very delicious.
Before I knew it, we had spent 2 and a half hours there. The place was so comfortable, I ended up staying longer than expected. I’m very sorry.
It was pitch black at night.
Moreover, after closing the shop together, we went out by car to search for a frame to match the painting I had purchased. We consulted with the art supply store staff and decided on it. The people of Gifu are all so warm that I was overwhelmed with the feeling of not wanting to return to Tokyo…
Night view in front of Gifu Station
Resisting various temptations, I headed back to Tokyo.
Thank you very much.
We visited again later. ※Updated April 21, 2018
https://burart.jp/naufu-gendai-201804/
⚡ AI translation (machine-generated)
갤러리 「나우후 현대」
갤러리 「나우후 현대」는 기후현의 갤러리입니다.
「기후」라고 들으면 약간의 거리감을 느꼈는데 약간의 오해가 있었던 것 같습니다. 기후역은 나고야역에서 JR로 겨우 18분이면 도착하는 의외로 가까운 거리입니다（편도 470엔）.
