2025-03

Ieyasu Travel Journal

Joining the Public Opening of Inui Street at the Imperial Palace ā€” A Special Morning Woven with History and Nature

One early spring day, when the first signs of the seasonā€™s change began to appear, I took part in the special public ope...
2025.03.31
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Guide to the Inui Street of Edo Castle (Limited-Time Public Access)

Stroll through Edo Castleā€™s Inui Street, open only in spring and autumn. Discover stone walls, moats, and historic beauty at the Imperial Palace.
2025.03.30
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Northern Stronghold: Where Toyotomi Hideyori & Lady Yodo Made Their Last Stand

Osaka Castle Northern Stronghold: seppuku site of Hideyori & Lady Yodo (1615), Hidden Bailey, Higo Stone & Aoya Gate ā€” personally visited. 7 spots, free.
2025.03.29
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Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Honmaru at Osaka Castle: Sakuramon Gate, the 108-Ton Takoishi & Toyotomi’s Buried Walls

Osaka Castle Honmaru: 108-ton Takoishi, underground Toyotomi walls (buried 1615), Kinzo Gold Storehouse & Main Tower ā€” personally visited. 9 spots.
2025.03.27
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Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Nishinomaru Garden: Sengan Yagura, Inui Yagura & Japan’s Only Gunpowder Storehouse

Osaka Castle's Nishinomaru Garden: Sengan Yagura & Inui Yagura (ICP 1620) + Japan's only stone gunpowder storehouse ā€” personally visited. 9 spots, Ā„200.
2025.03.27
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Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Otemon Gate & Tamon Yagura: Osaka Castle’s Historic Main Entrance

Otemon Gate, Osaka Castle: Tamon Yagura (ICP, 1628), Japan's largest castle stones & kokuinseki walls ā€” personally visited. 5 spots with on-site photos.
2025.03.27
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Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed

Imperial Palace (Former Edo Castle) General Visitor Information

Discover Japanā€™s history at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Join a free tour of Edo Castle remains, gardens, and iconic sites like Nijubashi Bridge.
2025.03.24
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My Visit to the Imperial Palace ā€“ Former Edo Castle Site

Explore the historic Imperial Palace on a free guided tour! Discover Edo Castleā€™s legacy, Nijubashi Bridge, Fujimi Yagura, and more. Read my firsthand experience of this exclusive tour.
2025.03.19
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Edo Castle Ruins: The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace – Otemon Area怀(Vol. 1)

Explore the Otemon area of Edo Castle, the main entrance of the Tokugawa stronghold. Discover historic gates, samurai guardhouses, and cultural treasures in modern Tokyo.
2025.03.17
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Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed

Edo Castle’s Fujimi Yagura & the 47 Ronin’s Corridor ā€“ Imperial Palace East Gardens Guide

Visit Fujimi Yagura ā€” Edo Castle's last surviving turret ā€” and the Matsuno-Ōrōka corridor where the 47 Ronin story began in 1701. On-site photos and 360Ā° panoramic views included.
2025.03.17
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