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Shiga: Nagahama Castle, Gateway to Japan’s Great Unifier

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is £99 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Delve into Japan's rich history at Nagahama Castle, where the rise of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan’s most significant figures in the Warring States era, began. This guided tour takes you through the castle's storied grounds, where an expert local guide shares fascinating tales of Hideyoshi's ascent from humble origins to a commanding warlord. Explore the Nagahama Castle Historical Museum, featuring exhibits that illuminate the Sengoku period and its key battles. Enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop observation deck overlooking Lake Biwa, connecting history with geography.

  • Guided tour exploring the history of Nagahama Castle
  • Insightful stories about Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his early career
  • Access to the Nagahama Castle Historical Museum with original artefacts
  • Stunning views from the museum’s rooftop observation deck over Lake Biwa

Activity location

  • Nagahama Castle Ruins
    • 1-1, UchIuraomosu ShIroyama
    • 410-0225, Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nagahama Station
    • 1
    • 526-0057, Nagahama, Shiga, Japan

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Shiga: Nagahama Castle, Gateway to Japan’s Great Unifier
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
£99.38 x 1 Adult£99.38
Total
Price is £99.38
Until Mon, 16 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Nagahama Castle Historical Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Nagahama Castle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from Nagahama

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Nagahama Castle Ruins

  • 30m
The site of Nagahama Castle is remembered as the first domain of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, later known as one of Japan’s great unifiers. Although the original castle no longer stands, the grounds still preserve key markers such as the remains of the horse stables and statues honouring Hideyoshi. Here, visitors can imagine the moment when a once low-ranking retainer of Oda Nobunaga began his extraordinary rise to power. Walking the castle grounds evokes the ambition and political struggles of the Sengoku era, offering a glimpse into how this castle became a symbol of transformation in Japanese history.

Nagahama Castle Historical Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Standing on the site of the original keep, the Nagahama Castle Historical Museum introduces visitors to the world of samurai politics and battles in the Ōmi and Hokoku regions. Exhibits showcase artefacts, reconstructions, and stories from the turbulent Sengoku period, highlighting the strategies and ambitions that shaped central Japan. The rooftop observation deck provides sweeping views of Lake Biwa and surrounding battlefields, allowing guests to connect geography with history as they learn about the struggles that determined Japan’s future. More than a museum, it is a place where the rise of Hideyoshi and the spirit of the Warring States era can still be felt.

Location

Activity location

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    Nagahama Castle Ruins
    • 1-1, UchIuraomosu ShIroyama
    • 410-0225, Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Nagahama Station
    • 1
    • 526-0057, Nagahama, Shiga, Japan

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