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Shiga: Journey into Warlord Nobunaga’s Azuchi Legacy

By DeepExperience
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The previous price was $210 and current price is $146 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Delve into Japan's Sengoku era with a guided tour of Azuchi Castle, where Oda Nobunaga's vision of unification unfolds. Start at the Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum, exploring cutting-edge reconstructions and archaeological treasures that illuminate the castle's significance as a cultural and political hub. The tour includes an option to hike Mount Azuchi for stunning views and historical insights, or a condensed version focusing on the museums. This immersive experience reveals the architectural splendor of Nobunaga's era and the castle's legacy, leaving visitors with a deeper understanding of Japan's transformative history.

  • Explore the Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
  • Two tour options: 4-hour hike or 2-hour museum-focused experience
  • Discover the architectural brilliance of Azuchi Castle's reconstruction
  • Gain insights from a knowledgeable local guide on Sengoku-era dynamics

Activity location

  • Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
    • 6678 Aduchicho Shimotoira
    • 521-1311, Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shiga Prefectural Azuchi-jo Castle Archaeological Museum
    • 6678 Azuchichō Shimotoira
    • 521-1311, Omihachiman, Shiga, Japan

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Museums Only
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Museums Only

Language options: English
Price details
$209.15
$146.41 x 1 Adult$146.41
Total
The previous price was $209.15 and current price is $146.41
30% off
Until Tue, Oct 21
With Azuchi Castle Ruins
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

With Azuchi Castle Ruins

Language options: English
Price details
$418.30
$292.81 x 1 Adult$292.81
Total
The previous price was $418.30 and current price is $292.81
30% off
Until Tue, Oct 21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Azuchi Castle Tenshu Nobunaga-no-Yakata
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Option to climb Mount Azuchi and explore castle ruins (Lunch included)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Nobunaga’s mausoleum
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to the starting point

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
This museum introduces the history and archaeology of Azuchi Castle and Omi Province through models, artifacts, and interactive displays. Visitors can watch dynamic theater reconstructions that bring Nobunaga’s lost castle town to life and see discoveries from decades of excavation. It is the perfect place to understand why Azuchi became a turning point in Japanese history, marking the transition from medieval strongholds to early modern castles that symbolized political power and cultural ambition.
Nobunagano Yakata
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Built around the full-scale reconstruction of Azuchi Castle’s upper floors from the 1992 Seville Expo, this museum offers a rare chance to step into the dazzling world Nobunaga created. Gold-leaf exteriors, brilliant painted screens, and immersive films recreate the magnificence of the main keep, while exhibits highlight its ceremonial use as a palace and symbol of authority. Visitors can experience the grandeur of Japan’s most spectacular “phantom castle” and appreciate its impact on architecture and culture.
Azuchi Castle Ruins
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Set on the slopes of Mount Azuchi overlooking Lake Biwa, the ruins of Nobunaga’s last castle remain one of Japan’s most atmospheric historic sites. Walking up the grand Otemichi stairway, visitors encounter the stone foundations of samurai residences, temple structures, and the massive base of the main keep. From the top, sweeping views reveal why this location was chosen for its strategic and symbolic power. The ruins invite both reflection on the fall of Nobunaga and admiration for the bold vision that once stood here.

Location

Activity location

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    Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
    • 6678 Aduchicho Shimotoira
    • 521-1311, Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Shiga Prefectural Azuchi-jo Castle Archaeological Museum
    • 6678 Azuchichō Shimotoira
    • 521-1311, Omihachiman, Shiga, Japan

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