Gujo Hachiman Castle

Castle / Ruins of Castle

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 Map
Area: Chuno Area
Phone: 0575671819
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry 16:45)
[Summer(June- Aug.)]8:00-18:00(Last entry 17:45)
[Winter(Nov.-Feb.)]9 :00-16:30 (Last entry 16:15)
Closed: 12/20-1/10 (May close outside of stated days, depending on the weather etc.)
Fees: [Admission fee for Gujo Hachiman Castle] [Adults (High school students and above)] 320yen[Children (Elementary and junior high school students)] 150yen[Disability certificate presentation 3rd grade and above]Free[Gujo Hachiman Museum] Common ticket with] [Adults (high school students and above)] 650yen [Children (Elementary and junior high school students)] 350yen * Subject to change due to tax increase
Parking Lot: Available(25spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (foreign language pamphlet Available)
Note: *The phone number is that of the Gujo Hachiman Industrial Promotion Public Corporation.
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Outdoors are allowed, Paid part (castle tower area) is not allowed