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Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum

To become a unique hub for conveying the allure of Azuchi Castle, Nobunaga, and the Sengoku period to a wide range of generations.

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  • The theater title is displayed on the wall directly opposite the entrance to the exhibition room, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.

    The theater title is displayed on the wall directly opposite the entrance to the exhibition room, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.

  • [Theater Video 1: Oda Nobunaga and Azuchi Castle] In the style of Nobunaga recounting his past to the Inspector Valignano, this video explains his path to becoming the ruler of Japan and the significance of building Azuchi Castle.

  • [Theater Video 1: Oda Nobunaga and Azuchi Castle] Using five screens, this powerful Video recreates the fortress, keep, and interior of Azuchi Castle.

    [Theater Video 1: Oda Nobunaga and Azuchi Castle] Using five screens, this powerful Video recreates the fortress, keep, and interior of Azuchi Castle.

  • [Theater Video 2: The Resurrection of Azuchi Castle] This video explains the results of long-term archaeological excavations and research in Shiga Prefecture, as well as the numerous reconstruction proposals for Azuchi Castle's main tower, showcasing its value and appeal.

    [Theater Video 2: The Resurrection of Azuchi Castle] This video explains the results of long-term archaeological excavations and research in Shiga Prefecture, as well as the numerous reconstruction proposals for Azuchi Castle's main tower, showcasing its value and appeal.

  • The timeline graphic on the wall and projection mapping onto the white model explain "The Sengoku Period in Omi" and "The Life of Oda Nobunaga."

    The timeline graphic on the wall and projection mapping onto the white model explain "The Sengoku Period in Omi" and "The Life of Oda Nobunaga."

  • A timeline graphic on the wall, inspired by an illustrated scroll and measuring over 16 meters on each side, adorns the space.

    A timeline graphic on the wall, inspired by an illustrated scroll and measuring over 16 meters on each side, adorns the space.

  • [Entrance (Sightseeing Map)] Information is provided on major castle ruins, battlefields, and other historical sites around the facility and Lake Biwa to encourage exploration.

    [Entrance (Sightseeing Map)] Information is provided on major castle ruins, battlefields, and other historical sites around the facility and Lake Biwa to encourage exploration.

  • Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
  • [Theater Video 1: Oda Nobunaga and Azuchi Castle] Using five screens, this powerful Video recreates the fortress, keep, and interior of Azuchi Castle.
  • [Theater Video 2: The Resurrection of Azuchi Castle] This video explains the results of long-term archaeological excavations and research in Shiga Prefecture, as well as the numerous reconstruction proposals for Azuchi Castle's main tower, showcasing its value and appeal.
  • The timeline graphic on the wall and projection mapping onto the white model explain "The Sengoku Period in Omi" and "The Life of Oda Nobunaga."
  • A timeline graphic on the wall, inspired by an illustrated scroll and measuring over 16 meters on each side, adorns the space.
  • [Entrance (Sightseeing Map)] Information is provided on major castle ruins, battlefields, and other historical sites around the facility and Lake Biwa to encourage exploration.

Photography: Forward Stroke inc., montage (*)

About the Project

Overview This is the first phase of a renovation project for the Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum, which opened in 1992 as a museum dealing with buried cultural properties of Shiga Prefecture, including the results of archaeological excavations at the Azuchi Castle site. To further highlight the facility's unique characteristics as "the one and only museum themed on Azuchi Castle, Oda Nobunaga, and the Sengoku period," a new octagonal theater, identical to the main tower of Azuchi Castle, and information on Nobunaga, Azuchi Castle, and the Sengoku period in Omi have been added to the first exhibition room.
Issues/Themes As a hub for promoting the appeal of Azuchi Castle, Nobunaga, and the Sengoku period, we aim to disseminate unique information and attractions that cannot be obtained anywhere else, and to encourage interest in Azuchi Castle and Nobunaga among a wide range of generations, from adults to children and families.
Space Solution/Realization As the facility’s new main attraction, an octagonal theater modeled after the iconic main tower of Azuchi Castle has been constructed to define the space. The theater Video visualizes the appearance of Azuchi Castle—a structure shrouded in mystery with various theories surrounding it—based on the latest research findings from Shiga Prefecture.Using a five-sided screen measuring 23.8 meters in length and 3.5 meters in height, along with lighting Spatial Production, we have created a space Video that immerses visitors in the beauty and grandeur of Azuchi Castle as it once was . By also utilizing wall graphics and projection mapping, we have created an exhibition space that makes the subject matter easier to understand and fosters a deeper appreciation.
Sustainable design Utilization and preservation of cultural properties: Automatic doors have been installed at the entrances of each exhibition room, and care has been taken to maintain a good temperature and humidity environment inside the exhibition rooms.

Basic Information

Client Shiga Prefecture
Services Provided Facility Concept Planning, Display Planning, Design, Layout, Production, Construction, Video Production
Project Leads at Tanseisha Display Planning: Masayuki Fukumoto, Rentaro Maebashi
Video Production Direction: Kenya Hirata, Yuka Yoshigami
Design, Layout: Junya Takatsuji, Rimi Utsumi
Production, Construction: Tomoki Abe
Project Management: Shuji Kozaki, Hayato Nishimoto
Location Shiga Prefecture
Opening Date March 2025
Website https://azuchi-museum.or.jp/
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Junya Takatsuji

Display Planning, Design, Layout

Junya Takatsuji

He has worked on numerous spatial designs for both the public and private sectors, including museums, corporate museums, Showrooms, exhibitions, etc. When creating spaces, he focuses on the social significance of the objects and events he is exhibiting, and always thinks about how to bring out the most of that significance through design.

Main Achievements

Koshien History Museum (renewal), Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum, Kobe City Museum, Kochi Prefectural Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum, Kitora Tomb Mural Experience Hall - House of the Four Gods, Koshien History Museum (2010), Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Historical Museum, UCC Coffee Museum, etc.

*The shared information and details of the project is accurate as of the date they were posted. There may have been unannounced changes at a later date.

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