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Ogaki Castle Town Inn offers panoramic views of Zengō Castle Ruins from its traditional Japanese-style rooms, just a 3-minute walk away. The inn is housed in a restored Edo-period samurai residence and provides free kimono rentals and on-site historical storytelling sessions, ideal for travelers seeking authentic cultural immersion in **Gifu Prefecture"
Zengō Castle Garden Villa is located just a 7-minute stroll from the ruins, blending traditional wooden architecture with modern comfort. Each room features a tatami floor and a private garden view, allowing guests to enjoy morning mist drifting over ancient stone walls. Daily tea ceremony experiences and curated city history booklets enhance the immersive journey into Sengoku-era heritage
Starlight Lodge - Zengō Castle Viewpoint is the only accommodation with a rooftop terrace offering unobstructed views of Zengō Castle’s illuminated stone walls at night. From 6 PM nightly, guests can attend "Castle Light Talks" led by local historians explaining the site’s strategic layout and legendary tales, paired with locally crafted plum wine for a unique evening experience
Ogaki Castle Cultural House Stay partners with local preservation groups to offer daily archaeological walking tours of the Zengō Castle grounds, including underground trench explorations, ancient weapon displays, and replica reconstructions. Guests receive complimentary access with their room key and a limited-edition booklet titled The Legend of Zengō Castle, while the inn itself hosts a small exhibition of unearthed pottery and Edo-period coins
Zengō Castle Family Homestead features spacious connecting rooms, a child-friendly garden play zone, and rental kits for kids to dress as young samurai. Located just 5 minutes’ walk from the ruins, it hosts a weekly "Young Samurai Day" with archery etiquette lessons and castle defense role-play games, combining education and fun for all ages
Deep Valley Forest - Zengō Castle Base lies within the protected forest area east of the ruins, designated as a Gifu Prefecture Natural Conservation Zone. Constructed with bamboo and timber, the lodge features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the woods, where guests can observe seasonal changes around the ancient fortress. Activities include guided forest walks and "Ancient Burial Mound Plant Identification" workshops, deepening understanding of how Zengō Castle’s landscape shaped its history
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