郡上八幡城，岐阜县，日本 Gujō Hachiman Castle, Gifu prefecture, Japan (© ta2funk ito/500px/Getty Images)

云中之城 Castle in the clouds

郡上八幡城，岐阜县，日本

在日本的岐阜县，郡上八幡城雄伟地矗立在八幡山上。它始建于1599年，见证了日本几个世纪的历史，包括大家族的新衰。它在动荡的明治维新时期被拆除——这一时期标志着日本皇权的回归，又于1933年重建。今天图片中看到的城堡，是一个独特的木制重建城堡，在日本多是混凝土重建的城堡中很罕见。这个五层的建筑里设有一座博物馆，在博物馆里，人们可以一窥封建时代的日本，同时还能欣赏下方山谷的壮丽景色。除了城堡，该地还因举办郡上舞祭而闻名，这是日本最古老的舞蹈节之一，它在每年的七月中旬至九月初举行，吸引当地居民和游客在城镇中通宵跳舞，传承着超过400年的传统。

Gujō Hachiman Castle, Gifu prefecture, Japan

In Japan's Gifu prefecture, Gujō Hachiman Castle stands majestically on Hachiman Mountain. Originally constructed in 1559, this castle has witnessed centuries of Japanese history, including the rise and fall of powerful clans. It was torn down during the tumultuous Meiji Restoration—the period that marked the return of imperial power in the country—but was rebuilt in 1933. The castle seen in today's image is a unique wooden reconstruction, a rarity among Japan's often concrete rebuilt castles. This five-story structure, which includes a museum, offers a glimpse into feudal Japan while providing stunning views of the valley below. In addition to the castle, the city of Gujō is also famous for hosting the Gujō Odori, one of Japan's oldest dance festivals. Held annually from mid-July to early September, the festival sees locals and tourists alike dancing through the night in the castle town, preserving a tradition that dates back more than 400 years.

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