Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck
The Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck overlooks the “Gassho-Zukuri” houses of Shirakawago built in the Ogimachi Castle site.
It is unknown when Ogimachi Castle was built, but it is known that Kaeri Kumo Castle was constructed in its vicinity around the year 1462.
Ogimachi Castle did not have a castle tower, so there are very few remnants of the castle aside from the earthworks and small trenches.
It may look more like a mountain top than a castle site, but the view from the Observation Deck looks like a scene from the world of folktales.
It is also a popular photo spot as it overlooks the “Gassho-Zukuri” houses in every season, including views of its greenery, the autumn leaves, and covered in snowfall.
〒501-5627
Ogimachi, Shirakawa Village, Ono District, Gifu Prefecture
Tourist Attraction
Winter Season
Free
A 25-minute walk from the village-operated Seseragi Park parking lot, a 10-minute drive from the Shirakawa-go Interchange on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway (Tourist vehicles are prohibited from entering the village, so visitors must walk or use a paid private shuttle bus)
Approximately 1 hour by Nohi Bus from JR Takayama Station; get off at the Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by Hokutetsu Bus or Nohi Bus from JR Kanazawa Station; get off at the Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
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