Following The Shogun

Following the Shogun is an independent Japan history travel guide that puts context and practical visiting details in one place—nearest stations, station-to-site directions, walkable 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—with clear access steps, a recommended walking loop, and notes on what you can still see on the ground today.

Go beyond the usual highlights and discover lesser-known sites connected to samurai leaders, key battles, and the political shifts that shaped early modern Japan.

🧠 Coming from SHŌGUN? A quick note: some characters and events echo real history, while others are composites or dramatized for storytelling. Use this site to explore the historical context behind the series—and plan visits to places connected to the era.

▶ Step Inside SHŌGUN

Whether you’re into Japanese history, curious about samurai culture, or coming from SHŌGUN, start here:

📜 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: Choose a Region or a Warlord below, or start with the latest posts.

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