theory with enough documentation. All that remains of the castle today is the stone base. However, an approximate reproduction of Azuchi, based on illustrations and historical descriptions, stands in Ise Sengoku Village, a samurai theme park near Ise. In addition, a full-scale replica of the top floors of the donjon is on display at the Nobunaga no Yakata Museum near the original castle ruins. Azuchi Castle was listed as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles by the Japan Castle Foundation in 2006. See also List of Special Places of Scenic Beauty, Special Historic Sites and Special Natural Monuments Golden Tea Room References Further reading Elison, George and Smith, Bardwell L. (eds) (1987). "Warlords, Artist, & Commoners." Honolulu: University Press of Hawaii. Erdmann, Mark Karl (2016). "Azuchi Castle: Architectural Innovation and Political Legitimacy in Sixteenth-Century Japan". Doctoral dissertation, Harvard University, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Turnbull, Stephen (2003). "Japanese Castles 1540-1640." Oxford: Osprey Publishing. External links Nobunaga no Yakata Museum Azuchi Castle (moving image) NOBUNAKAOU reporter Photos and models of Azuchi castle Houses completed in 1579 Castles in Shiga Prefecture 100 Fine Castles of Japan Former castles in Japan 1570s establishments in Japan Special Historic Sites Ruined castles in Japan Ōmihachiman, Shiga