Kanō Castle, Gifu

Name: Kanō Castle
Address: Gifu, Japan

#45 among attractions in Gifu

Ruins, Historical place

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Kanō Castle was a hirajirō-style Japanese castle located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It was one of the few castles built after the Battle of Sekigahara and establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate and was used as an administrative center of Kanō Domain under the end of the Edo period, but only its ruins, including the base of the tenshu and stone walls, remain today. The ruins were designated National Historic Site in 1983. ()

Local name: 加納城 Built: 1601 (423 years ago)Demolished: 1871Coordinates: 35°23'59"N, 136°45'36"E

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Kanō Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kogane Shrine, Kanō Tenman-gū, Gifu City Tower 43, Kawate Castle.

1.2 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kogane Shrine, Gifu
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gifu, Japan, Kogane Shrine stands as a serene testament to the city's spiritual heritage. This traditional Shinto shrine, although not as well-known as some of its grander counterparts across Japan, offers a tranquil retreat for both locals...
0.5 miN
Temple
Kanō Tenman-gū, Gifu
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gifu, Japan, the Kanō Tenman-gū is a shrine steeped in history and cultural significance. This Shinto shrine, dedicated to the deity of scholarship, Sugawara no Michizane, has been a center of reverence and education for many years.
0.8 miNW
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
Gifu City Tower 43, Gifu
22 min walk • Gifu City Tower 43, a prominent skyscraper in Gifu, Japan, marks the skyline with its modern architectural design. Standing at an impressive height, this tower is a testament to the city's growth and development in recent years.
~1770 ftSE
Forts and castles
Kawate Castle, Gifu
9 min walk • Kawate Castle was a castle that existed between the Nanboku-chō period and the Sengoku period. Its ruins are located in the present-day city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.