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Panoramic views of the Nagara River from the ropeway to the castle perched atop Kinkazan

About this spot

This castle stands atop Kinkazan Mountain, where Oda Nobunaga established his base for unifying Japan. The ropeway makes it easy to reach the summit, from where the castle tower offers sweeping views of the Nagara River and Gifu cityscape. On clear days, you can see distant mountain ranges. At the mountain's base lies Gifu Park, making this one of Gifu's most representative tourist spots where you can enjoy both historical exploration and natural beauty.

Fireworks details

Name: 大龍寺灯篭まつり

Date & time: 8/18 (Tue) 19:00–

Venue: 岐阜市・大龍寺

岐阜市の大龍寺を会場に開かれる灯篭まつりです。境内には数多くの灯篭が灯され、やわらかな光に包まれた幻想的な雰囲気が広がります。会場には屋台も並び、夕方から夜にかけて多くの家族連れでにぎわいます。昼間に歩いた岐阜城や川原町の余韻を残しながら、灯りに包まれた静かで温かい夜のひとときを過ごせます。

Tips

夜の境内は足元が暗い箇所もあるため、歩きやすい靴で訪れましょう。屋台での買い物には小銭を多めに用意しておくと便利です。虫よけスプレーがあると夏の夜も快適に過ごせます。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: summer.walkerplus.com

Tips

Take the ropeway from Gifu Park to the summit. There is a separate admission fee to enter the castle tower interior. Summer sunlight is intense on the mountaintop, so bring a hat and plenty of beverages.