Positioned atop Mount Kinka looking down on the southern bank of the Nagara River, Gifu Castle was where warlord Oda Nobunaga (1534–82) began mapping out his campaign to unify Japan. Although he ...

GIFU--Once occupied by Japan’s most powerful warlord, Gifu Castle now plays host to visitors eager to explore the iconic fortress, meet samurai warriors and shoot arrows--virtually, that is.

will allow up to 20 people to view a fireworks display from the tower of Gifu Castle in August. Applications will be accepted through May 18 at the dedicated Ticket Pia website (https://va.pia.jp ...