APA Hotel Gifu Ekimae is a compact business hotel operated by the APA Hotel chain — one of Japan's largest and most recognisable budget hotel operators — situated in the Yanagase-dori entertainment and dining district of Gifu City. The hotel's name reflects its proximity to JR Gifu Station, reachable on foot in under five minutes, making it one of the most convenient lodging options for rail travellers passing through the city. Rooms are characteristically compact in the APA style — singles, semi-doubles, and doubles — with ergonomic bedding, efficient climate control, and in-room entertainment systems. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and a 24-hour front desk handles arrivals at any hour, useful for guests on early-morning or late-night train schedules. Coin laundry facilities serve multi-night visitors. The hotel does not operate an on-site restaurant, but the Yanagase shopping and dining arcade begins immediately outside the main entrance, offering a wide range of izakayas, ramen shops, curry houses, and convenience stores open late into the evening. Nagara River, Gifu Castle, and the city's sightseeing loop bus all originate within a short walk of the hotel. Day trips to Mino's historic paper-making district, Seki's blade smithing workshops, or Gujo Hachiman's preserved old town are straightforward from JR Gifu Station. APA Hotel Gifu Ekimae is well-suited to travellers prioritising central access and transparent pricing over atmospheric or luxury amenities, and maintains the reliability standards the chain enforces across its 800-plus property network.
Room types
- single
- semi-double
- double
Amenities
- free WiFi
- 24hr front desk
- coin laundry
- vending floor
- close to JR Gifu Station
Location
7-22 Yanagase-dori, Gifu City, Gifu 500-8175
35.4090, 136.7610 View on map
Highlights
- Under 5 minutes on foot from JR Gifu Station and adjacent to the Yanagase dining arcade
- Part of Japan's largest budget hotel chain, with ergonomic bedding and consistent service standards
- 24-hour front desk accommodating arrivals on any train schedule
- Free Wi-Fi and coin laundry available throughout the building
Tips for visiting
- Higher-floor rooms on the city-facing side reduce street noise from the Yanagase entertainment district below
- The Yanagase arcade immediately outside the entrance offers dozens of dining options open until midnight
- JR Gifu Station is 3–5 minutes on foot — convenient for early-morning shinkansen connections at Maibara
- Nagara River and the cormorant fishing site are 3 km north; the city sightseeing loop bus departs from the station plaza
- APA Hotels' loyalty card accelerates points rewards across the wider 800-plus-property network
Accessibility
APA Hotel Gifu Ekimae is served by lifts to all guest floors. The entrance and reception area are step-free from street level. Rooms are in standard configuration; guests with specific accessibility requirements should contact the hotel directly before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a restaurant at APA Hotel Gifu Ekimae?
The hotel does not have an on-site restaurant. The Yanagase dining arcade begins immediately outside the entrance and offers restaurants, izakayas, and convenience stores at various price points.
What is the walking distance to JR Gifu Station?
JR Gifu Station is within a 3-to-5-minute walk. The station provides JR Tokai services to Nagoya in approximately 20 minutes and connections to the Tokaido Shinkansen at Maibara.
Does the hotel have parking for guests arriving by car?
APA Hotel Gifu Ekimae does not operate its own car park. Paid public car parks are available within the surrounding Yanagase district; the front desk can advise on the nearest facilities.
Is the hotel suitable for tourists or primarily for business travellers?
The hotel is popular with business travellers but equally practical for tourists. Its central location near JR Gifu Station provides easy access to Gifu City sights and day trips to Mino, Seki, and Gujo Hachiman.