Experiencing the Past
At the Digital Museum, you can delve into Akō Castle and the castle town through historic maps, as well as using 3D models and videos. Experience Akō Castle in a variety of ways.
- Experience the Map
Enjoy high-resolution maps from the Edo period that capture the area across different points in time. Much of the layout of the castle town has remained unchanged. By walking around Akō Castle and the castle town while viewing these maps, you can imagine how the area looked in the past.
- Experience in 3D
What does Akō Castle look like from above? This 3D model provides a unique viewing experience that you can't get on-site. Rediscover the geometric beauty of Akō Castle stone walls and check out the status of excavation work. - Experience in Video
Akō Castle: The Story Begins is a promotional video for Akō Castle that introduces how Akō Castle came about, the special features of the castle's construction, and its beauty in an easily digestible format. You can also view videos about Old Akō Waterworks, which brought water to the castle and castle town, and salt production.