Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Azuchi Castle Ruins
安土城跡
The revolutionary first true 'castle' in Japan, built by Oda Nobunaga in 1576 on a hill over Lake Biwa. Its seven-story tower was unprecedented in scale and opulence. Destroyed in 1582 after Nobunaga's assassination, the foundation stones and stone-paved paths remain.
| Japanese Name | 安土城跡 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県) |
| Region | Kinki (近畿) |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 1576 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.1483, 136.1411 |