Gifu Castle Travel Guide
Nearby Food Experiences
Nearby Restaurants
SEAT RESERVATIONLA LUCANDA
La Lucanda is a Italian restaurant located in Gifu prefecture where you can savor authentic Italian cuisine that uses local ingredients.
COURSE MENUKawaramachi Izumiya
Opened in 1887, this riverside restaurant has become a Gifu institution renowned for its charcoal-grilled sweetfish, the highly prized fish delicacy often nicknamed "the queen of clear rivers."
SEAT RESERVATIONJapanese Cuisine Kairan Tei
Savor traditional kaiseki dining with exquisite seasonal dishes at Japanese Cuisine Kairan Tei in Gifu, celebrated for its serene ambiance and prime location.
SEAT RESERVATIONKamon
Discover Kamon's famed unagi in Gifu. Relish the stone-grilled hanamabushi amidst a setting enriched by folklore and culinary artistry.
Oda Nobunaga, the first of Japan’s three “Great Unifiers,” occupied Gifu Castle in 1567 and is responsible for changing the name of the area from “Inokuchi” to “Gifu.” During World War II, the castle was destroyed during an air raid, and was rebuilt in 1956. Now, visitors who come to Gifu Castle can explore four stories of exhibits including relics such as armor, weapons, and paintings. The main highlight of the castle is the top floor, where visitors can see the Nagaragawa River stretching across Gifu.
In addition to Gifu Castle, there are different activities to do in the area, such as visiting Squirrel Village, hiking up Mt. Kinka and visiting the multiple shrines and the Gifu Castle Archives Museum on the way to the top. If you are not a fan of hiking, you can take the ropeway which starts at Gifu Koen Park. As you go up, enjoy the nature that surrounds you and the beautiful view of the city.
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