Gifu Castle, Mountain castle in Gifu, Japan.
Description
Gifu Castle is a mountain fortress on the summit of Mount Kinka in Gifu Prefecture. The three-story concrete structure stands 329 meters (1080 feet) above sea level and overlooks the Nagara River and the surrounding plains.
History
Oda Nobunaga seized the fortress from the Saito clan in 1567 and made it his headquarters. He later moved his base to Azuchi and passed the castle to his son Nobutada.
Culture
The name "Inabayama" marked this fortress before Oda Nobunaga renamed it in the 16th century. Visitors today see reproductions of weapons and armor from the warlord era, showing the military routines that took place on the mountain.
Practical
Hiking trails lead from Gifu Park to the summit, or visitors can take the ropeway that runs daily until 4:30 PM. The walk up takes around 40 minutes and follows different routes through the forest.
Did you know?
The current structure from 1956 imitates the appearance of a watchtower, though no records prove what the original fortress looked like. Builders referred to other castles from the Sengoku era to create a believable form.
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