Oda Nobunaga 織田 信長
Outside JR Azuchi station is a statue of one of Japan's greatest daimyo, Oda Nobunaga. Azuchi, located within a short journey from the capital in Kyoto, was a perfect base for Nobunaga's Azuchi castle. The castle no longer exists except for the stone base, but one can still visit the ruins.
Nobunaga (1534-1582) was perhaps the most powerful warlord in Japanese history. By the time of his premature death, he had conquered most of Japan and brought almost all opposition under his control. Nobunaga was responsible for many victorious campaigns, as well as seriously introducing firearms which were earlier acquired from Portugal. His relations with the Portuguese also led to accounts of his life written by Juao Rodriguez and other Jesuit missionaries. Nobunaga's life ended when he was betrayed by one of his top generals, Akechi Mitsuhide. Mitsuhide burned down Honno-ji, a temple in Kyoto, and many believe Nobunaga committed seppuku amid the flames.
Oda Nobunaga 織田 信長
Outside JR Azuchi station is a statue of one of Japan's greatest daimyo, Oda Nobunaga. Azuchi, located within a short journey from the capital in Kyoto, was a perfect base for Nobunaga's Azuchi castle. The castle no longer exists except for the stone base, but one can still visit the ruins.
Nobunaga (1534-1582) was perhaps the most powerful warlord in Japanese history. By the time of his premature death, he had conquered most of Japan and brought almost all opposition under his control. Nobunaga was responsible for many victorious campaigns, as well as seriously introducing firearms which were earlier acquired from Portugal. His relations with the Portuguese also led to accounts of his life written by Juao Rodriguez and other Jesuit missionaries. Nobunaga's life ended when he was betrayed by one of his top generals, Akechi Mitsuhide. Mitsuhide burned down Honno-ji, a temple in Kyoto, and many believe Nobunaga committed seppuku amid the flames.