Gifu Castle is on the top of Mt Kinka. To get there, take a bus from Gifu Station (200 yen) to Gifu Park which is at the bottom of Mt Kinka. The cable car Station is next to the park. Cable car cost (as at Nov 2011) for adult is 600 yen one way or 1050 yen for round trip.... More

but nice views from the top. The climb up kinku mountain to get to this shrine is the most fun bit of this place. Sometimes there are samurai hanging out in the castle. More

There's several different paths up to Gifu Castle, plus the ropeway for a fee. I would definitely take the paths, at least one way, to get the full experience. There's a big map at the base and some pamphlets as well. However, you need to speak a little bit of Japanese in order to get one of those pamphlets. The... More

for s short period of time, i manage to visit gifu castle. it was a breathtaking panoramic view over gifu city esp the nagara river. you have to take the cable car or trekking to reach the top. but i took the cable car which is fine. definitely will jungle trek if i have more time =) nice place to... More