Castlemap

🇯🇵 Japón

Castles near Gifu

55 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

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The closest is Castillo de Gifu, 2 km al este of the city centre; the most famous is Castillo de Nagoya — #171 of 5793 worldwide — 30 km al sureste. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castillo Iwamura, founded 1185.

Every one of them stands in Japón — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Gifu

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 3 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 21 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q45798.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Gifu?

The Castlemap atlas maps 55 landmarks (35 castillos · 1 palacio · 19 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Gifu, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Gifu?

Castillo de Gifu, a Castillo 2 km al este of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Gifu?

Castillo de Nagoya, ranked #171 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 30 km al sureste from Gifu.

What is the oldest castle near Gifu?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castillo Iwamura, founded 1185 — 63 km al este. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Nagoya (30 km) · Hikone (48 km) · Yokkaichi (53 km) · Higashiōmi (61 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.