Azuchi, Shiga

Azuchi (安土町, Azuchi-chō) is a Japanese town in Shiga Prefecture near Lake Biwa.^[1]

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

Related pages

Azuchi-Momoyama period

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Azuchi" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 64.

Other websites

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35°8′N 136°8′E / 35.133°N 136.133°E / 35.133; 136.133

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[nussbaum64-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Azuchi" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 64.

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