Gifu Park

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Gifu Park

The park at the foot of Mt Kinka, associated with the history and culture of the warlord Oda Nobunaga.

Last update :

The park is currently under renovation. It is scheduled to reopen by the end of March 2025.

Below Mt Kinka with Gifu Castle on top, this park is loved as an oasis for residents and tourists.

Saito Dosan and Oda Nobunaga, the lords of Gifu Castle during the civil war, are said to have residences here. You can see valuable historical properties such as the stone walls from Dosan’s era and Oda’s residential ruin which excavation is going on (as of July, 2021).

Under the theme of “The Historical Park where You can Hear Nobunaga’s Heart Beat,” it is being renovated. On the vast ground at the foot of the mountain, there are also an information center in the samurai residence design, Japanese-style Nobunaga’s Garden, Gifu City Museum of History, visitors’ rest house, Kato Eizo/Toichi Memorial Art Museum, Nawa Insect Museum and more. The trail entrance to the top of Mt. Kinka and Mt. Kinka Ropeway gate are also in the park.

Highlights

  • The park at the foot of Mt. Kinka.
  • The site where Saito Dosan and Oda Nobunaga’s residence are said to have been.
  • The vast park hosts historical sites, garden, art and cultural facilities.
  • Take a look at Oda Nobunaga’s former residence site in the process of excavation.

Photos

  • The statue of young Oda Nobunaga by the front gate 
Image provided by Gifu City

    The statue of young Oda Nobunaga by the front gate Image provided by Gifu City

  • The information center with a rest area and restaurant 
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    The information center with a rest area and restaurant Image provided by Gifu City

  • Around Goddess Fountain 
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    Around Goddess Fountain Image provided by Gifu City

  • The site of Oda Nobunaga’s former residence 
Image provided by Gifu City

    The site of Oda Nobunaga’s former residence Image provided by Gifu City

  • The Three-storied Pagoda registered as a national tangible cultural asset 
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    The Three-storied Pagoda registered as a national tangible cultural asset Image provided by Gifu City

  • Visitors’ rest house serves green tea and Japanese sweets (with a fee)
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    Visitors’ rest house serves green tea and Japanese sweets (with a fee) Image provided by Gifu City

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Details

Name in Japanese
岐阜公園
Postal Code
500-8003
Address
1 Omiyacho, Gifu City, Gifu
Telephone
058-264-4865
Holiday
Open every day (varies depending on facilities)
Hours
Information Center 9am - 6pm (from Dec - Feb 9am - 5pm) Varies depending on facilities.
Admission
Free
Directions
From JR Gifu Station or Meitetsu Gifu Station, ride Gifu Bus, N Line (bound for Nagarabashi) or City Roop Line counter-clock direction for 15 min, and get off at Gifu Park / Gifu City Museum of History, and walk 1 min.
Credit Cards
Depend on facilities
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)