Azuchi Castle (安土城, Azuchi-jō) was one of the primary castles of Oda Nobunaga located in the Azuchi neighborhood of the city of Ōmihachiman, Shiga Prefecture. The site of the castle was …

Mar 29, 2025 · Azuchi Castle is the main fortress in the titular city of Azuchi, located on the eastern side of Lake Biwa in the Omi province. It's unique for two reasons:

Jun 27, 2024 · Located on the eastern shores of Lake Biwa in present-day Shiga Prefecture, this magnificent structure ushered in the Azuchi-Momoyama period of Japanese history. Though …

Dec 14, 2024 · After Nobunaga was killed by Akechi Mitsuhide in 1582 at Honnoji Temple, Azuchi Castle was burned to the ground in a battle between Nobunaga's second son Nobukatsu and …

Azuchi castle ruins are a nationally designated Special Historic Site. The castle was started in 1576 by Nobunaga Oda and completed three years later.

Apr 11, 2023 · Shiga Prefecture is home to Hikone Castle, which is a national treasure of Japan and one of the 12 surviving castle towers. However, castle enthusiasts may find Azuchi Castle …

The construction of Azuchi Castle began in 1576, the year after Oda Nobunaga (1534–82) defeated Takeda Katsuyori at the Battle of Nagashino. Construction work was carried out by a …

Apr 8, 2018 · Azuchi Castle was the first castle to make use of huge stones to build a very thick and high wall. This became an important feature of later Japanese castle design. While the …

Nestled in the peaceful hills of Shiga Prefecture, Azuchi-jō (安土城) is a place steeped in history and mystery. Built in 1579 by the legendary feudal lord Oda Nobunaga (織田信長), this castle …

Azuchi Castle, the residence of the famous warlord Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582), was constructed over three years from 1576. Located on Mount Azuchi (199-meter elevation) in Omihachiman …