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滋賀 · 近江八幡市
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Azuchi Castle

⚔️ 戦国

The first castle in Japan with a true multi-story keep, built by Oda Nobunaga. Its splendor lives on in legend.

⛰️ Mountain Castle🏆 Top 100 Castles
Famous Quote

"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.

Castle Types
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Mountain Castle

Castles built on mountaintops, using natural terrain for defense.

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Top 100 Castles

The top 100 castles selected by the Japan Castle Foundation.

Historical Figures
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Oda Nobunaga
おだのぶなが · 戦国

Warlord of Owari who built Azuchi Castle and pursued unification of Japan.

Anime & Games
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Ikemen SengokuGAME 2015

Cybird's romance game featuring Sengoku warlords and castles like Azuchi and Komaki.

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Nobunaga's AmbitionGAME 1983

Koei Tecmo's historical simulation game. Use castles across Japan as bases to unify the country. A classic entry point for castle enthusiasts.

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OnimushaGAME 2001

Capcom's action game set in Sengoku-era castles. Odawara and Gifu castles served as inspirations.

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Sengoku BasaraGAME 2005

Capcom's action game featuring warlords like Oda Nobunaga and Date Masamune, with famous castles as stages.

Location & Access
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Address
Shimotoyoura, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga
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