Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo Shogunate, built Edo Castle as the heart of his rule. Today, the vast castle grounds and surrounding areas still echo with the history of Japan’s samurai era. Why not embark on a journey to uncover the strategic design and grand scale of this legendary stronghold while retracing Ieyasu’s legacy?
In this special series, we divide the Edo Castle ruins into five distinct areas, offering an in-depth look at their historical significance and key attractions:
Explore Each Area:
Otemon Area
Fujimi Yagura Area
- Nakanomon Gate Ruins
- Obansho Guardhouse
- Chujakumon Gate Ruins
- Fujimi Yagura (Tower)
- Matsuno-Ōrōka Hallway Ruins
Honmaru Area
- Fujimi Tamon
- Ishimuro (Stone Chamber)
- Honmaru Ruins
- Edo Castle Tenshu Reconstruction Model
- Site of the Daidokoro-mae Three-Story Turret
- Site of Edo Castle Tenshudai (Main Keep Foundation)
- Kita-hanebashi Gate
Ninomaru Area
Outer Perimeter
- Hirakawa Tenmangu Shrine
- Chidorigafuchi
- Hanzomon Gate
- Sakuradamon Gate
- Onjuku Inari Shrine
- Kikyo Gate (Uchisakurada-mon)
- Tatsumi Yagura (Southeast Turret)
- Shimizu Gate (Shimizu-mon)
- Tayasumon Gate (Tayasu-mon)
If you’re fascinated by Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Edo period, this is a must-read! Step back in time and explore the remnants of Edo Castle, imagining the city as it once was during its golden era.
Exploring Edo Castle: A Historical Map of Tokugawa’s Legacy
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