Nobunaga no Yakata Museum

Nobunaga no Yakata Museum houses a full-scale reconstruction of Azuchi Castle's main tower with architectural features from the late 16th century. The structure demonstrates the design and appearance of this early high-rise wooden building that once stood in Japan.

The original Azuchi Castle was built in 1579 as the first high-rise wooden structure in Japan before fire destroyed it three years later. This construction marked a turning point in Japanese architectural design and how castles were built during that era.

The museum displays how people lived and celebrated during the Sengoku period through reconstructed rooms and objects from daily life. Visitors can observe the arrangement of formal gatherings and the ingredients that were part of meals back then.

The museum sits about 25 minutes on foot from Azuchi Station on the JR Biwako Line. It is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Mondays closed.

The museum uses technology to place visitors inside virtual reconstructions of the castle based on archaeological findings and historical records. This hands-on experience blends modern methods with historical research to bring the past to life.

Location: Ōmihachiman

Address: 777 Azuchicho Kuwanomiji, Omihachiman, Shiga 521-1321

Phone: +81748466512

Website: http://bungei.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.14883,136.14795

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00