Matsuri Guide

Name (Japanese & English)

• 金山振興事務所
• Kanayama Local Development Office (Gero City)

Overview

金山振興事務所 (Kanayama Shinkō Jimusho) is a local administrative office of Gero City for the Kanayama-chō area. It’s a nearby public service hub: it acts as a relay between city hall and local residents/associations, and also handles matters related to local revitalization (振興, shinkō: promotion, development, support for the area). For an event fiche, it’s a reliable and “official” landmark that’s easy to find by GPS.

According to the city’s description, the office is involved in supporting local governance organizations, strengthening “community capacity” (地域力, chiiki-ryoku), and managing certain municipal facilities in the area.

What it is

• Type: city hall branch / local administrative office (振興事務所, shinkō jimusho).
• Role: local service counter, coordination, and support for area projects and activities.
• Who it’s for: residents, associations, event organizers, and visitors who need an institutional contact on site.

Practical tips

• Weather: valley area—outside summer, bring an extra layer and be cautious on wet or slippery roads in cooler seasons.
• Transport: listed as about 10 minutes on foot from Hida-Kanayama Station (飛騨金山駅), which is handy if your event draws people by train.

Location & visit

• Address: 〒509-1614 岐阜県下呂市金山町大船渡600番地8
• Address (romaji): 600-8 Ōfunato, Kanayama-chō, Gero-shi, Gifu-ken 509-1614, Japan
• Phone: 0576-32-2201 (main line)
• Fax: 0576-32-3336
• Hours: daytime administrative counter (Mon–Fri, excluding public holidays); check during special periods.
• Accessibility: public building with stated accessibility features (automatic doors, elevator, accessible toilets, etc.).

What to do nearby

• Hida-Kanayama Station (飛騨金山駅): an easy reference point if you arrive by train.
• Kanayama town center (金山町中心部): local shops and services—useful before/after an event.
• Guidance & inquiries (案内・相談): helpful if you need official local information (rules, venues, procedures, etc.).

Official page

Gero City (Official): Kanayama Shinkō Jimusho

Sources & references

• Gero City (Official): Kanayama Shinkō Jimusho

  Official source: contact details (address, phone, fax) and an outline of the office’s roles.

• Gero City (Official): Kanayama Shinkō Jimusho info (access)

  Info page: access references, including the walk from Hida-Kanayama Station.

• Gero City (Official): Kanayama Shinkō Jimusho (facility details)

  Facility fiche: accessibility information (automatic door, elevator, accessible toilets, etc.).

• NAVITIME: Gero City Kanayama Shinkō Jimusho (lat/long)

  Map reference: GPS coordinates and location on a map.