A Castle Sat High Upon the Mountain and Squirrels

Located high atop the Mount Kinka, centered in the middle of Gifu City, sits the home castle of the premier shogun of Japan's Warring States Period, Oda Nobunaga. Connecting Gifu Castle to the ground below, there is a ropeway to save you from the arduous trek up the mountain. If you should happen to be interested in hiking to the top, however, it is a manageable climb. The peak of the mountain, along with its scenic view of the surrounding area, is a popular date spot amongst local couples. At the foot of the mountain, Japan's first "Squirrel Village" can be found as well. The area makes a great destination for a road trip too.

Address Kinkazan, Tensyukaku, Gifu, Gifu Prefecture 500-0000
Directions

JR
*Gifu Castle is on top of Kinkazan Mountain. You can take the ropeway in Gifu Park to get to the castle.

Route 1
JR Tokaido Main Line from Nagoya (platform 5 or 6) to Gifu. (20m)
Go to platform 11 or 12 after taking JR Gifu station north exit. Take Gifu Bus City Loop Line (counterclockwise) or Gifu Takatomi Line(to Takatomi) from Gifu to GifuKoen, Rekishi Hakubutsukan Mae (15m). Walk 3 minutes toward northeast to Gifu Kinkazan Ropeway. Take Gifu Kinkazan Ropeway (3m). Walk 8 minutes to Gifu Castle from Gifu Ropeway Sancho station.

MEITETSU

Route 2
Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line from Meitetsu Nagoya (platform 1) to Meitetsu Gifu. (40m)

Take the central exit and walk south to a bus stop in front of JR Gifu station. (It is NOT a bus stop in front of Meitetsu Gufu station.) Take Gifu Bus City Loop Line (counterclockwise) or Gifu Takatomi Line(to Takatomi) from Gifu to GifuKoen, Rekishi Hakubutsukan Mae (15m). Walk 3 minutes northeast to Gifu Kinkazan Ropeway. Take Gifu Kinkazan Ropeway (3m). Walk 8 minutes to Gifu Castle from Gifu Ropeway Sancho statin.

Business hours

March 16 to May 11 9:30am - 5:30pm

May 12 to October 16 8:30am - 5:30pm

October 17 to March 15 9:30am -4:30pm


【パノラマ夜景スケージュール】
下記「Nightview Calendar」リンクからご参照ください。

Holidays

Open Year-Round

Contact

Tel: 058-263-4853

Wi-Fi

Available

Credit card payment

Depends on the shop

Supported languages

None

Price

Adults (16 and up) ¥200
Kids (4-16) ¥100

Ropeway
Adults (12 and up) ¥1080
Kids (4-11) ¥540

Average visit length

3 hours

Websites Official Site (JPN)http://www.city.gifu.lg.jp/3537.htmGifu City - EXPERIENCE BEAUTIFUL GIFUhttps://www.gifucvb.or.jp/en/01_sightseeing/01_02.html
Nightview Calendarhttps://www.city.gifu.lg.jp/4229.htm?SLANG=ja&TLANG=en&XMODE=0&XCHARSET=utf-8&XJSID=0

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