⏸ Temporarily closed
The tenshu has been closed for earthquake-proofing works since 19/5/2026: it will not reopen before the end of 2027.
On the summit of Kinka-zan, reached in three minutes by ropeway, it was the residence of Saitō Dōsan and then of Oda Nobunaga, who settled there in 1567 after conquering the town, which he renamed Gifu. From the terrace at the top the view sweeps 360 degrees over the Nagara, Mount Ibuki and the Northern Alps – once the tenshu, closed for works, reopens.
Fortress on the summit of Mount Kinka (329 m): it was the stronghold of Saitō Dōsan and then, from 1567, the residence of Oda Nobunaga. The current tower, in reinforced concrete in the form of a tenshu, dates from 1956.
ℹ️ The tenshu has been closed since 19/05/2026 for earthquake-proofing and renovation works (lighting, façades): reopening is not expected before the end of 2027 (measured on 05/09/2026). The ropeway to the summit, the park and the squirrel village remain open.
🚉 Summit Station · 4 min walk
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