The three-story pagoda in Gifu National Park stands out for its vibrant red color amidst the lush vegetation, making it a much-loved landmark of the park.
The tower was built on a double stone platform; each floor consists of three-square sections, with columns and a crossbeam that extends for three floors, and the top floor is surrounded by a parapet. The eaves are double-beamed and the roof is made of genuine tiles.
Furthermore, the 209-hectare area surrounding Mount Kinka, including the pagoda archaeological site, Furthermore, the 209-hectare area surrounding Mount Kinka, including the pagoda archaeological site, has been designated the Gifu Castle National Historic Site.
The pagoda was erected by the city of Gifu in 1917 as a commemorative project for Emperor Taisho’s ascension to the throne, funded by public donations. In February 2005, the pagoda was registered as a national cultural heritage site and underwent a restoration process that began in September 2014 and lasted until February 2017.
- Tourist Attraction: Three-story Pagoda
- Construction Style: Yagura
- Structural Type: Wooden Pagoda
- Height: 22.168 meters (first level: 5.454 m, second level: 4.363 m, third level: 3.636 m)
- Construction: 1917
- Restoration: September 2014 to February 2017
- Location: Gifu City
- Access: Free
- Parking: Paid (free parking available nearby)
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