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Gifu Castle

The Castle on top of Mt. Kinka where Oda Nobunaga planned to rule the nation.

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The Symbol of Gifu towers on top of Mt. Kinka 329m above sea level. During the age of provincial wars, Saito Dosan resided. When Oda Nobunaga became the lord, it became the homebase of his ambition to rule the nation.

The current castle was restored in 1956. Inside, the information exhibition on Nobunaga and Gifu Castle is exhibited. The observation deck at the top floor gives a panoramic view over the city. During a limited time, Gifu Castle Panoramic Night View is held at night (refer to the official website for dates).

There is a hiking trail to the top of Mt. Kinka, but try the Mt. Kinka Ropeway which takes just 4 minutes from the foot of the mountain to the top, where you can visit Gifu Mt. Kinka Squirrel Village and Gifu Castle Museum besides the Castle itself.

Highlights

  • The Symbol of Gifu that towers on top of Mt. Kinka.
  • Saito Dosan and Oda Nobunaga resided here.
  • Inside the castle, there is an information exhibition and the observation deck is at the top floor.
  • During a limited time, it is open at night and is a popular spot to enjoy the night scene.
  • Has convenient ropeway access.

Photos

  • Located at the top of Mt. Kinka at the center of the city Photo provided by Gifu City

    Located at the top of Mt. Kinka at the center of the city Photo provided by Gifu City

  • 3-story and 4-floor structure. The 4th floor offers a breathtaking view Photo provided by Gifu City

    3-story and 4-floor structure. The 4th floor offers a breathtaking view Photo provided by Gifu City

  • The view from the observation deck (around Nagara River) Photo provided by Gifu City

    The view from the observation deck (around Nagara River) Photo provided by Gifu City

  • Gifu Castle Panoramic Night Scene is held for a limited time Photo provided by Gifu City

    Gifu Castle Panoramic Night Scene is held for a limited time Photo provided by Gifu City

  • Inside the castle, the information on Oda Nobunaga and Gifu Castle is exhibited Photo provided by Gifu City

    Inside the castle, the information on Oda Nobunaga and Gifu Castle is exhibited Photo provided by Gifu City

  • The ropeway takes you up to the top of Mt. Kinka in 4 min Photo provided by Gifu City

    The ropeway takes you up to the top of Mt. Kinka in 4 min Photo provided by Gifu City

Reviews

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  • 陳 エリ

    Gifu Castle is located on Mt. Kinka, and it's known for being easy to defend and hard to attack. If you don't want to tire yourself out, you can just take the ropeway up.

  • 木林森

    After taking the ropeway, there's still an uphill walk before you reach the top. You really get that Nobunaga's Ambition vibe, looking down over the city of Gifu from above.

Details

Name in Japanese
岐阜城
Postal Code
500-0000
Address
18 Kinkazan Tenshyukaku, Gifu City, Gifu
Telephone
058-263-4853
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
9:30am - 5:30pm（October 17th-March 15th: 9:30am - 4:30pm, January 1st: 6:30am - 4:30pm）
*There is a period the castle is opened at night
*Hours may change due to different causes
Admission
Adult (ages 16 and older) 200 yen, Children (ages 4-15) 100 yen
*Mt. Kinka Ropeway round trip: Adult (middle schooler and older) 1,300 yen, Children (age 4-elementary children) 650 yen
Directions
From JR Tokaido Main Line / Takayama Main Line, Gifu Station / Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line / Kagamihara Line, Meitetsu Gifu Station, ride Gifu Bus, N Line (bound for Nagarabashi) / City Loop counter-clockwise for 15 min. Get off at Gifu-Koen / Rekishi-hakubutsukan Mae and walk 3 min to Gifu Park’s Mt. Kinka Ropeway, Sanroku Station. For Gifu Castle, ride Mt. Kinka Ropeway for 4 min, get off at the top (Sancho Station) and walk 8 min.
Credit Cards
Accepted (VISA, MasterCard)
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
Gifu Castle Panorama Night View (Japanese)

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