Gifu Castle
Historic castle in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gifu Castle (岐阜城, Gifu-jō) is a Japanese castle located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Along with Mount Kinka and the Nagara River, it is one of the main symbols of the city. The castle is also known as Inabayama Castle (稲葉山城, Inabayama-jō). It was designated a National Historic Site in 2011.[1]
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Gifu Castle | |
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岐阜城 | |
Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan | |
Coordinates | 35°26′02″N 136°46′56″E |
Type | Mountaintop castle |
Site information | |
Condition | Reconstruction |
Site history | |
Built | 1201 |
Built by | Nikaidō clan |
In use | 12th–16th centuries |
Materials | unknown (original) reinforced concrete (current) |
Demolished | 1600 |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Oda Nobunaga |
Occupants | Saitō clan, Oda clan |
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