Gifu Castle

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Standing atop Mt. Kinka, Gifu Castle was the base for Oda Nobunaga’s dream of unifying Japan. The castle offers one of the best views in Japan, looking over the Nagara River and the expansive Nobi Plain. Accessible by ropeway, the site also features a museum with samurai artifacts. Its dramatic location and historical significance make it a premier landmark for experiencing the power and vision of Japan’s most famous warlord.

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【ドローン映像】岐阜城 | 「戦国のメインステージ岐阜」

【ドローン映像】岐阜城 | 「戦国のメインステージ岐阜」

Gifu Prefectural Tourism Federation

Gifu Castle

Address
18 Tenshukaku, Gifu-shi, Gifu
Website
https://www.city.gifu.lg.jp/kankoubunka/kankou/1013051/1005097/1005098.html
Operator
Gifu City Tourism & Convention Association

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