Toward the end of the sixteenth century a promising military general named Toyotomi Hideyoshi chose the northeast shore of Japan's largest lake (Lake Biwa) as the site for his first castle.
To honor his lord, Oda Nobunaga, he named the place, Nagahama. Since then the city has been through changes that have left behind heartwarming traditions and dazzling festivals, captivating temples, and museums that inspire anything from historical insight to futuristic fantasy.
A replica of Nagahama Castle now provides both a historical and a scenic overview of the city.
Nagahama Castle is a museum, and the exhibits begin with archeological finds from Japan's oldest civilization, the Jomon people.
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