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Gifu Castle
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Gifu, Gifu Prefecture · Historic Site

Gifu Castle

Gifu Castle (岐阜城, Gifu-jō) is a Japanese castle located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Along with Mount Kinka and the Nagara River, it is one of the main symbols of the city.

From the Wikipedia article “Gifu Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Gifu Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationGifu, Gifu Prefecture
Nearest stationTagami Station, 2.7 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
Year1201 (founded)
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Gifu Castle?
Tagami Station. It is 2.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Gifu Castle a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.
When was Gifu Castle founded?
In 1201.

Nearby

Gifu Castle Museum
Gifu Castle Museum
0.0 km away · Gifu
Water Museum
Water Museum
0.5 km away · Gifu
Water Experience learning Museum
Water Experience learning Museum
0.5 km away · Gifu
Eizō & Tōichi Katō Memorial Art Museum
Eizō & Tōichi Katō Memorial Art Museum
0.7 km away · Gifu
Gifu Prefectural Archives
Gifu Prefectural Archives
0.8 km away · Gifu
Nawa Insect Museum
Nawa Insect Museum
0.8 km away · Gifu

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Gifu Castle Museum: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada (CC BY-SA 2.0), Water Museum: Hide-sp (CC BY-SA 3.0), Water Experience learning Museum: Hide-sp (CC BY-SA 3.0), Eizō & Tōichi Katō Memorial Art Museum: Douggers at English Wikipedia (CC BY 2.5), Gifu Prefectural Archives: Hide-sp (CC BY-SA 3.0), Nawa Insect Museum: Hide-sp (CC BY-SA 3.0)