Gifu Castle

Gifu Castle is located on the top of Kinkazan Mountain.
The original fortress was built in 1201.

This castle became famous after Nobunaga Oda, one of the most famous Feudal Lord who tried to unify Japan built his castle here in 1567.

Current building was rebuilt in 1956.

There's a rope way to go to the top of the mountain.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Gifu station and bus (Gifu Prefecture)

<Admission>

200 yen including museum

Mar. 16 - May 11: 9:30 - 17:30
May 12 - Oct. 16: 8:30 - 17:30
Oct. 17 - Mar. 15: 9:30 - 16:30
Jan. 1                : 6:30 - 16:30

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