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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－”
August 8 (Fri) – October 13 (Mon & Holiday), 2025
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 |
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| 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.) ①Gifu-City residents of age 70 or older ②Holders 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 ③Junior high school students and younger visitors, and accompanying family members (of high school students and older) on August 17 (Sun) and September 21 (Sun) ④Children enrolled in grades 1 to 9 of Compulsory Education Schools within Gifu City |
Main Exhibits
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Gilt Roof Ridge Ornamental Tile
Gifu City Designated Important Cultural Property
Late 16th Century
Owned by Gifu City
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Gilt Roof Ridge Ornamental Tile
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Portrait of Oda Nobunaga
1882
Owned by Sofukuji Temple, Gifu City
Exhibition Period: August 8 (Fri) – September 7 (Sun)
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Portrait of Oda Nobunaga
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Oda Nobunaga’s Official Notice (Addressed to Kano)
National Important Cultural Property
1567
Owned by Entokuji Temple, Gifu City
Exhibition Period: September 9 (Tue) – October 13 (Mon & Holiday)
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Oda Nobunaga’s Official Notice (Addressed to Kano)
Related Events
Curator Slide Talks (Approximately 40 minutes each)
| Dates & Times |
①September 13 (Sat) 11:00– ②September 23 (Tue & public holiday), 11:00– ③October 12 (Sun) 14:00– |
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| Capacity | 170 participants per session (first-come, first-served) |
| Registration | No prior registration required |
| Venue | Gifu City Museum of History, 1F Auditorium |
| Admission Fee | Free of charge. However, presentation of a ticket for the special exhibition (valid on the day of admission) is required. |
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