The statue was funded by donations from local businesses and organizations rather than solely by public city taxes.
Oda Nobunaga renamed the region 'Gifu' in 1567, derived from the historical Chinese locations Mount Qi and Qishan, which were associated with the unification of China.
The statue is constructed of bronze and reaches a total height of approximately 3 meters including its base.
Nobunaga is famously associated with the nearby Gifu Castle, located atop Mount Kinka, which served as his primary headquarters for military campaigns.
The bronze statue of Oda Nobunaga stands directly outside the main entrance of JR Gifu Station as a tribute to the warlord who unified Gifu and used it as his base for national conquest. Erected in 2009 to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Gifu City's incorporation, the statue depicts the samurai in traditional formal attire holding a gun in his right hand. The figure stands atop a stone pedestal engraved with the phrase 'Tenka Fubu,' Nobunaga's personal motto meaning 'to conquer the world by force.' This statue serves as a symbolic gatekeeper to the city, marking the historical connection between Gifu and the Azuchi-Momoyama period. It is frequently updated with seasonal decorations or special ceremonial adornments by local authorities.
From the center of the plaza facing the statue with JR Gifu Station in the background.
Visit the Gifu City tourist information center located inside the station nearby to pick up historical maps of local Nobunaga-related sites.
Combine your visit with a trip to Gifu Castle and the Gifu Park area for a complete historical overview of Nobunaga’s influence.
Check the base of the statue for temporary commemorative displays or seasonal floral arrangements.
Do not mistake this for the other golden statue of Nobunaga located at the nearby Meitetsu Gifu Station; they are different installations.
