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Gujo Hachiman Castle
Japan’s oldest wooden restored castle built on top of a mountain high above the town.
The castle is located on Mt. Hachiman northeast of Hachiman Town, Gujo City. In 1559, the warlord Endo Morikazu built a fort which was the beginning of this castle.
The current castle was restored with wood in 1933 using Ogaki Castle as a model. This is the oldest wooden reconstructed castle standing in Japan today. The nature in four seasons and the white castle make a beautiful picture, which Ryotaro Shiba praises in his novel “Kaido wo yuku.”
Inside the 4-layer 5-floor wooden castle, many historical items are on exhibit. The top floor is an observatory over the castle town and Okumino mountain ranges. As a memento, Mino-Washi paper with stamps is given at the ticket window.
This is a famous place for fall foliage with the Maple Festival in November. Trees are illuminated at night and the castle is open into the night.
Highlights
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Japan’s oldest wooden reconstructed castle.
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Historical items are on display inside the castle tower.
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Tremendous view from the castle’s top floor.
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The famous place for fall foliage.
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Spring greens, the blue sky and the contrasting white castle
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The castle premises, including the stone walls, are the prefecture's historical site. The restored castle tower is designated as the city’s important cultural property.
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Fish-shaped city view from the castle top
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One of the best fall foliage in Okumino Region
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The dreamy scape in the fog gave it the fame ”Gifu’s Castle in the Sky”
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Besides the standard castle stamp, the golden stamp is available on limited days
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 郡上八幡城
- Postal Code
- 501-4214
- Address
- 659 Hachimanchoyanagimachi, Gujo City, Gifu
- Telephone
- 0575-67-1819
- Holiday
- December 20th-January 10th
- Hours
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9:00am-5:00pm (8:00am-6:00pm from June to August, 9:00am-4:30pm from November to February)
*During the illuminated period, hours are longer
*Last entry is 15 min before closing - Admission
- Adult (High schooler and older) 320 yen, Children (Elementary and middle school student) 150 yen
- Directions
- From Nagaragawa Railroad, Gujo-Hachiman Station, ride the Mame Bus for 20 min, get off at Gujo Hachiman Castle Town Plaza, and walk 15 min.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)