The oldest wooden reconstructed castle,
Sky castle of Okumino
Gujo Hachiman Castle
The symbol of Gujo Hachiman, “Gujo Hachiman Castle”, is also called Sekisui-jo. It is a beautiful mountain castle. This castle was abandoned in 1871 and destroyed in the next year. The castle we see now was rebuilt in 1933. This wooden 5-storied castle is an Important Cultural Property of Gujo. The stone wall nearby is designated as a historical site.
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History of Gujo Hachiman CastleHistory of Gujo Hachiman Castle
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History of Gujo Hachiman CastleWhat is Yamashiro (Mountain castle)?
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman CastleFeel the remnants of the Warring States period Stone wall of “Nozurazumi”
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman CastleA village where Yamauchi Kazutoyo’s wife, Chiyo, came from
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman CastleThe legend of human sacrifice “The story of Oyoshi”
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman CastleLegend of “Red Beard Sakubei, the stone lifter”
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman CastleA monument to “Ryosotai” formed during Meiji Restoration
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman CastleCastle town in the shape of a fish which you can see from the castle tower
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Come to visit every season! Four seasons at Gujo Hachiman CastleSpring：The best spot of cherry blossom
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Come to visit every season! Four seasons at Gujo Hachiman CastleSummer：Only the fresh greenery and blue sky is surrounding the white castle tower!
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Come to visit every season! Four seasons at Gujo Hachiman CastleAutumn：The maple trees with the white castle tower
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Come to visit every season! Four seasons at Gujo Hachiman CastleWinter：Snow-covered castle
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Collect your castle stamp for commemorate your trip to the castle!Original stamp book and “Golden castle stamp” filled with Okumino culture
History of Gujo Hachiman Castle
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History of Gujo Hachiman Castle
History of Gujo Hachiman Castle
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History of Gujo Hachiman Castle
What is Yamashiro (Mountain castle)?
Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman Castle
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman Castle
Feel the remnants of the Warring States period Stone wall of “Nozurazumi”
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman Castle
A village where Yamauchi Kazutoyo’s wife, Chiyo, came from
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman Castle
The legend of human sacrifice “The story of Oyoshi”
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman Castle
Legend of “Red Beard Sakubei, the stone lifter”
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman Castle
A monument to “Ryosotai” formed during Meiji Restoration
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Attractive sightseeing points of Gujo Hachiman Castle
Castle town in the shape of a fish which you can see from the castle tower
Come to visit every season! Four seasons at Gujo Hachiman Castle
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Come to visit every season! Four seasons at Gujo Hachiman Castle
Spring：The best spot of cherry blossom
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Come to visit every season! Four seasons at Gujo Hachiman Castle
Summer：Only the fresh greenery and blue sky is surrounding the white castle tower!
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Come to visit every season! Four seasons at Gujo Hachiman Castle
Autumn：The maple trees with the white castle tower
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Come to visit every season! Four seasons at Gujo Hachiman Castle
Winter：Snow-covered castle
Collect your castle stamp for commemorate your trip to the castle!