Azuchi, Shiga
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History
The town is known for the ruins of Azuchi Castle. The castle was built by Oda Nobunaga in the 16th century. The castle was destroyed after Nobunaga's death by Akechi Mitsuhide in 1582; and only ruins remain.[1]
On March 21, 2010, Azuchi merged with the city of Ōmihachiman.
Gallery
Town hall of Azuchi
Stone steps at the Azuchi Castle ruins
Azuchi, Shiga Media
Location of Azuchi in Shiga Prefecture
Related pages
References
Other websites
Media related to Azuchi, Shiga at Wikimedia Commons
- Photoguide.jp Azuchi Castle
Coordinates: 35°8′N 136°8′E / 35.133°N 136.133°E
