
Gifu City Itinerary: Explore the City Associated with Warring States Commander Oda Nobunaga
The charismatic Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582) defeated rival commanders one after another and came close to unifying Japan during the Warring States period (around 1467-1615). Gifu was the city where Nobunaga, who remains immensely popular in Japan, built his power base and gained a foothold toward national unification. Gifu City is dotted with places associated with him, including Gifu Castle, as well as attractions that reflect the spirit of hospitality he left behind. Here are the highlights.





