Gujō Hachiman Castle, Japanese castle on Mount Hachiman in Gujō, Japan.
Gujō Hachiman Castle stands at 350 meters above sea level at the meeting point of the Yoshida, Kodaraga, and Nagara rivers in Gifu Prefecture.
Built in 1559 by Endō Morikazu, the castle was demolished in 1871 following Meiji government directives and reconstructed in wood in 1933.
The castle holds a position in the list of 100 Notable Japanese Castles and represents a municipal treasure of Gujō city.
Visitors can reach the castle on foot from downtown in 20 minutes or take the Mame Bus from Gujō Hachiman Station.
The reconstruction of the castle uses wood instead of concrete, making it different from other reconstructed Japanese castles.
Location: Gujō
Location: Gifu Prefecture
Inception: 1559
Made from material: wood
Part of: Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles
Website: https://hachiman-castle.com
GPS coordinates: 35.75333,136.96139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
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