Gujo Hachiman Castle

（郡上八幡城)

Japan's Oldest Wooden Castle

Reconstructed in 1933, Gujo Castle is Japan's oldest reconstructed wooden castle. The beautiful scenery that surrounds the castle, the flowing river and mountains of green, is a fantastic display of nature and a terrific place to take photos. It's often said that the area around Gujo is the most beautiful of all Japan's mountains. Gujo is also famous as Japan's number one producer of plastic food samples, which visitors can try their hand at.

Address	Yanagimachi, Hachiman-chō, Gujo-shi, Gifu 501-4214
Directions	JR Route 1 JR Tokaido Main Line (platform 5 or 6) from Nagoya to Gifu (20m) JR Takayama Main Line (platform 3 or 4) from Gifu to MinouOota (30m) Nagaragawa Tetsudo from Mino Ota to Gujyo Hachiman (1h and 20m) Taxi (15m) Route 2 JR Tokaido Main Line (platform 5 or 6) from Nagoya to Gifu (20m) JR Takayama Main Line (platform 3 or 4) from Gifu to MinouOota (30m) Nagaragawa Tetsudo from Mino Ota to Gujyo Hachiman (1h and 20m) Mame Bus from Gujyo Hachiman to Jyokamachi Plaza (25m) Walk northeast (15m) Route 3 (fastest and easiest) JR Tokaido Main Line (platform 5 or 6) from Nagoya to Gifu (20m) Go to Bus stop 14 after taking north exit at Gifu station. Take Gifu Bus Highway Hachiman Line from Gifu to Jyokamachi Plaza(1hour and 10m) Walk northeast (15m)
Business hours	March to May, September to October 9:00am-5:00pm June to August 8:00am-6:00pm November to February 9:00am-4:30pm
Holidays	December 20 - January 10
Contact	Tel: 0575-67-1819
Wi-Fi	Available at ticket office
Price	Gujyo Hachiman Castle Admissions Adults (Highschool and up) ¥310 Kids(Elementary and Junior High) ¥150 Gujyo Hachiman Castle and Gujyo Hachiman Museum admission (for both) Adults ¥650 Kids ¥350 Gujyo Hachiman Midokoro Tsuko-Tegata (Ticket for 8 museums) Adults ¥1500 Kids ¥900
Average visit length	2 hours ( if you are going around Gujyo Hachiman city: half day -full day)
Websites	Official Site (JPN)http://castle.gujohachiman.com/A Short History of Gujo Hachiman to Help You Make the Most of Your Visithttp://www.gujohachiman.com/kanko/history_e.html

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