Following the Shogun is a Japan history travel guide that brings clear context and practical visiting info into one place—nearest stations, walking routes, suggested time on site, rainy-day notes, and what remains today (ruins, earthworks, and reconstructed buildings).
From Nobunaga-era battlefields to Tokugawa Ieyasu’s castle towns, follow routes where key events unfolded—plus station-to-site directions, the best walking loop, and what you can still see on the ground today.
Go beyond the usual highlights and discover sites connected to samurai leaders, key battles, and the political shifts that shaped early modern Japan.
🧠 Remember SHŌGUN? Revisit the story: some characters and plot points echo real people and events, while others are composites or dramatized for storytelling. Explore the era behind the series and the places connected to it.
Whether you’re into Japanese history, curious about samurai culture, or coming from SHŌGUN, you’ll find:
- 📜 Historical Guides — Clear, source-aware summaries of people, events, battlefields, and landmarks.
- 🏯 Castle Visits — Practical tips for visiting castles and related sites (routes, highlights, and timing).
- 🗺️ Suggested Itineraries — Themed routes you can follow, with travel planning notes.
- 📖 Travel Journals — On-the-ground notes to help you picture each place and plan your trip.
How to Explore:
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