Special Exhibition Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Museum's Opening
“Gifu Castle and Oda Nobunaga－Reconstructing the Image of Gifu Castle through Excavation Findings－”
It was Saito Dosan, known as “the Viper,” who first developed Inabayama Castle (later known as Gifu Castle) into a full-fledged fortress. In constructing the castle, he incorporated techniques used in the castles of the Toki clan, the shugo (military governors) of Mino Province. Later, in 1567, Oda Nobunaga conquered Mino and moved his residence from Komakiyama Castle to Gifu Castle, where he carried out a major renovation incorporating new architectural techniques.
This exhibition explores the form of Gifu Castle as built by Nobunaga, based on the results of excavations conducted since 1984, and compares them with findings from contemporary castles.
Overview
| Event period |
August 8 (Fri) – October 13 (Mon & Holiday), 2025 |
|---|---|
| Closed |
Every Monday (open August 11, September 15 and October 13), September 16 (Tue), September 24 (Wed) |
| Hours of operation |
9:00 am–5:00 pm (Entry until 4:30 pm) |
| Venue |
Special exhibition room on the 1st floor of Gifu City Museum of History |
| Admission fee |
800 yen (700 yen) for high school and up; 400 yen (350 yen) for elementary/junior high school students A traditional kamado (earthen cooking stove) discovered at the foothill residence has been relocated to the Kato Eizo & Toichi Memorial Art Museum (auxiliary building). Visitors can view it by presenting a ticket stub from this exhibition (valid only on the day of admission). Discounted prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more. Free admission for those below (proof required. MIRAIRO ID accepted.) Gifu-City residents of age 70 or older Holders of physical disability certificate, mental disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, special medical expenses (designated intractable disease) recipient certificate or registration card, childhood chronic disease medical expense benefits certificate or registration card, and one attendant Junior high school students and younger visitors, and accompanying family members (of high school students and older) on August 17 (Sun) and September 21 (Sun) Children enrolled in grades 1 to 9 of Compulsory Education Schools within Gifu City |
Main Exhibits
- Gilt Roof Ridge Ornamental Tile
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Late 16th Century
Owned by Gifu City
- Portrait of Oda Nobunaga
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1882
Owned by Sofukuji Temple, Gifu CityExhibition PeriodAugust 8 (Fri) – September 7 (Sun)
- Oda Nobunaga’s Official Notice
(Addressed to Kano) -
1567
Owned by Entokuji Temple, Gifu CityExhibition PeriodSeptember 9 (Tue) – October 13 (Mon & Holiday)
Related Events
Curator Slide Talks
Approximately 40 minutes eachSeptember 13 (Sat) 11:00–
Focus on the Lords of Gifu Castle
September 23 (Tue & public holiday), 11:00–
Focus on the Foothill Residence
October 12 (Sun) 14:00–
Focus on the Mountaintop Area
170 participants per session (first-come, first-served)
No prior registration required
Gifu City Museum of History, 1F Auditorium
Free of charge. However, presentation of a ticket for the special exhibition (valid on the day of admission) is required.
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