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Naegi Castle

A mountain castle built atop enormous granite boulders in Nakatsugawa, Gifu. The ruins feature stone walls seamlessly integrated with the natural rock formations, and on foggy mornings the site creates an ethereal 'castle in the sky' effect.

Japanese Name苗木城
PrefectureGifu Prefecture (岐阜県)
RegionChubu (中部)
Castle TypeMountain Castle
Year Built1526
Designation続100名城
Coordinates35.55, 137.4833