Azuchi Castle
The first castle in Japan with a true multi-story keep, built by Oda Nobunaga. Its splendor lives on in legend.
"Tenka Fubu — Rule the realm by force of arms." — Oda Nobunaga
Azuchi Castle was built on the shores of Lake Biwa in 1576 by Oda Nobunaga. It featured Japan's first true multi-story keep, a magnificent 7-story structure. It burned down after the Honnoji Incident in 1582 and lives on as a legendary castle.
Castles built on mountaintops, using natural terrain for defense.
The top 100 castles selected by the Japan Castle Foundation.
Warlord of Owari who built Azuchi Castle and pursued unification of Japan.
Cybird's romance game featuring Sengoku warlords and castles like Azuchi and Komaki.
Koei Tecmo's historical simulation game. Use castles across Japan as bases to unify the country. A classic entry point for castle enthusiasts.
Capcom's action game set in Sengoku-era castles. Odawara and Gifu castles served as inspirations.
Capcom's action game featuring warlords like Oda Nobunaga and Date Masamune, with famous castles as stages.