Gujo Hachiman Castle

Castle / Ruins of Castle

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Gujo Hachiman Castle is Japan’s oldest castle reconstructed out of wood. Building of the fort began in 1559 by Endo Morikazu and by 1667 the shogunate government recognized it as a castle. In 1933 the current castle tower was rebuilt with reference to Ogaki Castle at that time. The sight of the castle appearing to float in the morning mist is a spectacle to behold and is why the castle is also known as the castle in the sky. The four layered wooden castle tower with five floors has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Gujo City.

Spot details

Address: Gifu Pref. Gujoushi Hachimanchouyanagimachi One flat 659
Area: Chuno Area
Phone: 0575671819
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:45)
[The summer season (June--Aug.)] 8:00-18:00 (Last entry 17:45)
[Winter season (Nov.--Feb.)] 9:00-16:30 (Last entry 16:15)
Closed: 12/20-1/10 (There may be days when the facility is closed.)
Fees: [Admission fee for Gunjo Hachiman Castle]
[Adults (High School Students and above)] 320yen
[Children (Elementary and Junior High School Students)] 150yen
[Disability Certificate Presentation Level 3 and above] Free

[Kunigami Hachiman Expo Hall Common ticket with]
[Adults (High School Students and above)] 650yen
[Children (Elementary and Junior High School Students)] 350yen
* Changes due to tax increase
Parking Lot: Available(25spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Foreign language pamphlet Available
Note: * Tel belongs to Gujo Hachiman Industrial Promotion Corporation.
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Outdoors are possible, paid parts (main tower area) are not possible

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Spectacular autumn view!

Reviewed：2019.11.23

Originally built in 1559, this castle was torn down in 1870 during the Meiji Restoration and recostructed back in 1933. Autumn is the best season to visit this castle as the autumn leaves...
Not just another castle

Reviewed：2019.05.21

Well, you need a car to go there as it is with castles they are always on the top of some mountain or hills and outside of towns. Its good to have one driving up the narrow road to the parking lot...
Castle review

Reviewed：2019.05.12

Located atop a mountain. Beautiful views from top. Lovely castle.A small car parking is available near the castle which becomes full soon.