Nagahama Castle

History

As an ally of Oda Nobunaga, Hashiba Hideyoshi received Odani Castle, but the mountaintop castle was difficult for him to govern his lands. He built a new castle in the village of Imahama and renamed it Nagahama, borrowing the "naga" character from Nobunaga's name. After the battle of Shigatake in 1583 the castle was taken over by Yamanouchi Kazutoyo and after the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 it was ruled by Naito Nobunari. Nagahama Castle was demolished in 1615 because of Tokugawa's "one castle per province" policy. Some of the castle structures and moat walls were moved to Hikone Castle.

Visit Notes

There really isn't much here to see. The museum is mediocre and there is little structure left to the castle. No significant stones walls, moats, or buildings besides the reconstructed main keep. The cherry blossoms are really great though, so if you want to visit cherry blossom season is best. The top of the keep also offers some nice views of the lake and surrounding area. It's close to the station so you can easily make a quick stop on the way to other destinations.
見る物が少ないですが、駅から近いので簡単に寄って行けるお城です。復元の天守の他に小さい石垣跡しかありません。桜がとてもきれいなので花見の時期に来るといいでしょう。

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Gallery

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  main keep donjon and cherry blossoms
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  view from the top of the main keep
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  main keep foundation
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  Main keep
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  Main keep
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  stone wall
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  main keep
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  Otemon Gate at the Daitsuji Temple
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Castle Profile
English Name	Nagahama Castle
Japanese Name	長浜城
Founder	Hashiba (Toyotomi) Hideyoshi
Year Founded	1575
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Reconstructed main keep
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Main Keep Structure	3 levels, 5 floors
Year Reconstructed	1983 (concrete)
Features	main keep, gates, stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Nagahama Station (Hokuriku Honsen)
Visitor Information	400 yen; open 9am-5pm; closed 12/27-1/2 and a few irregular days each year for maintenance and display changes
Time Required	45 mins
Website	http://www.city.nagahama.shiga.jp/section/rekihaku/
Location	Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 22' 39.54" N, 136° 15' 40.86" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	1999
Admin Year Visited	1996, 2012
Admin Visits	April 1996; March 20, 2012

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ARTShogun

32 months ago

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Added the relocated Karametemon at Chikuzen'in to photo gallery.

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Kiddus i2003Gunshi

110 months ago

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Making my way down Biwa-ko this loomed up in front of me. I had no idea it existed , so it was a pleasant way to spend an hour or two with all the other visitors.

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ZoomingjapanPeasant

134 months ago

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I went there a few years ago as a day trip from Nara. I also visited Hikone Castle on the same day. I barely remember anything about Nagahama Castle. A snowstorm came up when I arrived at the station and so I had to rush inside the castle.

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RaymondWDaimyo

139 months ago

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Went to this castle again yesterday, hoping to get some snowy shots of the castle. The bad news is that this castle is closed from 27th December until 2nd January. Most of the shops in the towns are closed from Boxing Day until New Year's Eve. Also, many of the shops in town are closed on Tuesdays (their regular day off each week.) Still, it was not a complete loss as I got some nice photos of Hikone Castle earlier in the day.

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RaymondWDaimyo

145 months ago

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Thanks for the tip about the 20% off coupon. I've been to Nagahama a couple of times, but I did not know about the discount coupons. Cheers, mate.

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A22cricketAshigaru

146 months ago

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Went to Nagahama and Azuchi this weekend. This time I was able to go inside. If you go to the tourist information center at the station first they'll give you a 20% off coupon for admission. Some nice screens and scrolls in the museum but not the most interesting to visit. Great on the outside but if you get there after closing hours, you really wouldn't have missed much. I'd suggest going to Hikone early in the day then go to Nagahama in the afternoon/evening to take pictures of the castle in the sunset.

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A22cricketAshigaru

146 months ago

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Went here after Hikone. The town was founded by Hideyoshi and they remind you of it everywhere. Haven't been inside it yet, I got there after closing time, but making plans to spend a weekend there.

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FurinkazanHatamoto

153 months ago

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This castle is beautiful and the artifacts on show are interesting. The view from the upper floor is amazing. You have a clear view on Biwa-lake.

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Jcastle.oldHatamoto

160 months ago

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The castle on the cover of that book is Azuchi Castle

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