Former Site of the Seminario

A historic site located in Shimotoira Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman City. The Azuchi Seminario was built in 1580 as Japan’s first Christian seminary by Gnecchi-Soldo Organtino, a missionary of the Society of Jesus, with the help of the powerful samurai lord Oda Nobunaga. The seminary was lost along with Azuchi Castle and today the site is maintained as a park.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Oumihachimanshi Aduchichoushimotoira Map
Area: Omihachiman Area
Phone: 0748464234
Hours: Open 24 hours
Parking Lot: Available(5spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *Telephone connects to the Tourist Information Center at An Saturday Station.
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available