Azuchi, Shiga

Azuchi (安土町, Azuchi-chō) was a town located in Gamō District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

On March 21, 2010, Azuchi was merged into the expanded city of Ōmihachiman.

Azuchi Castle ruins remain for the temple Soken-ji donated by Oda Nobunaga.

He also established the oldest Christian Seminary in Japan, and its ruins are now a small public park.

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