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] | ||||||
Type: Mountaintop castle | ||||||
Built: 1201 | ||||||
Builder: Nikaidō clan | ||||||