 The ease of commute between the two cities, as well as the plentiful apartment construction underway, has contributed to this distinction.Just west of Gifu Station is Gifu City Tower 43, a 43-story high-rise building developed by Takenaka Corporation that opened on October 13, 2007 as the tallest building in Gifu Prefecture.The upper 30 floors are divided into two- and three-bedroom apartments, including those for senior citizens.