Azuchi, Shiga

Azuchi, Shiga

nihongo|Azuchi|安土町|Azuchi-chō is a town located in Gamō District, Shiga, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,217 and a density of 502.76 persons per km². The total area is 24.30 km².

The town is well known for the ruins of Azuchi Castle of Oda Nobunaga, the 16th Century ruler of Japan. The period in the history of Japan approximately between 1568 and 1603 is called Azuchi-Momoyama period.

Azuchi is the site of the oldest Christian Seminary in Japan, established by Oda Nobunaga. The seminary is now a public park.

Transportation

Azuchi Station of The Biwako Line railway provides public transportation to the town.

The National Highway Route 8 passes through the town.

External links

* [http://photoguide.jp/pix/thumbnails.php?album=33 Azuchi Castle Photo Gallery at PHOTOGUIDE.JP]


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