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From Shōgun’s Toranaga to the Real Tokugawa Ieyasu: Why Nikkō Tōshōgū Matters

Curious about Shōgun’s Toranaga? Nikko Toshogu shows the historical Tokugawa Ieyasu—and how his shrine turns power into “peace” you can feel, step by step, through its architecture.

2026.02.26

Ieyasu Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto AreaTokugawa Ieyasu

Nikko Toshogu for Shōgun Fans: Tickets, Access, Time Needed & Best Walking Route (On-site Check: 2026/2/22)

Visiting Nikko after watching Shōgun? A practical Nikko Toshogu guide focusing on ticket choices (including discounts) and the best walking route. Includes the easiest access from the stations (bus stop tips like Yasukawacho and Shinkyo), realistic time estimates, plus Okumiya and Taiyuin planning, rainy/winter safety notes, and where to get goshuin.

2026.02.25

Ieyasu Travel GuideTokugawa IeyasuTokyo Area

Tokugawa Ieyasu in Asakusa: Sensō-ji Walking Route, Access Tips, and What Survives Today

Follow an easy Sensō-ji walking route in Asakusa to trace Tokugawa Ieyasu. See which gates and structures survive from the Edo period, which were rebuilt, where to receive a goshuin, how long to allow, and how to avoid crowds or rainy-day confusion.

2026.02.18

Ieyasu Travel GuideTokugawa IeyasuTokyo Area

Exploring Nobunaga’s Gifu: A Practical Guide to Sites, Transit, and Goshuin

Explore Nobunaga-linked spots in Gifu from Gifu Station with clear walk/bus tips, time estimates, and goshuin info (where confirmed). Easy half-day or full-day planning.

2026.02.11

Nagoya-Gifu AreaNobunaga Travel GuideOda Nobunaga

The Complete Komakiyama Castle Travel Guide

Visit Komakiyama Castle, key to the 1584 Komaki–Nagakute conflict. Follow the best route via Rekishiru Komaki, ramparts, moats & gates (60–90 min).

2026.02.08

Hideyoshi Travel GuideIeyasu Travel GuideNagoya-Gifu AreaNobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaTokugawa IeyasuToyotomi Hideyoshi

The Complete Inuyama Castle Travel Guide: Honmachi Street Route, the Main Tower, and Urakuen Garden

A complete guide to Inuyama Castle—back in the spotlight thanks to NHK’s 2026 Taiga drama Toyotomi Brothers. Follow the most photogenic approach from Honmachi Street to the National Treasure main tower, then continue to Urakuen Garden (Jo-an teahouse) and the relocated gates, including the Uchida Gate, without getting lost.

2026.02.08

Hideyoshi Travel GuideNagoya-Gifu AreaNobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaToyotomi Hideyoshi

“Toyotomi Brothers!” Nagahama Pilgrimage Guide｜Taiga Drama Museum + 3 Must-See Spots

Visit Nagahama—the “rise-to-power town” of NHK’s 2026 Taiga drama Toyotomi Brothers!. Experience the limited-time Toyotomi Brothers! Hokukonō Nagahama Taiga Drama Museum (Daitsū-ji Temple, General Assembly Hall), then follow a handpicked pilgrimage route to Nagahama Castle, Nagahama Hōkoku Shrine, and Chikubushima Island. Walk the places where Hideyoshi’s bold ambition and Hidenaga’s steady governance clicked into place—and feel the brothers’ division of roles come alive on-site.

2026.01.28

Hideyoshi Travel GuideNagoya-Gifu AreaToyotomi Hideyoshi

Walking Nobunaga’s Path: The Complete Guide to Kiyosu

Explore Kiyosu, where Oda Nobunaga united Owari and set off for the Battle of Okehazama. This walking guide covers the Kiyosu Conference site, Sojen-ji's "Burned Helmet," Kiyosu Castle's interactive theater, and Kiyosu Park. Perfect for cherry blossoms and fans of the 2026 drama "Toyotomi Kyodai!" Includes maps and photos.

2026.01.25

Nagoya-Gifu AreaNobunaga Travel GuideOda Nobunaga

Kyotango ~Where Hosokawa Gracia Lived in Hiding and Confinement~

I walked and photographed Kyotango–Miyazu–Maizuru, tracing Hosokawa Garasha (SHOGUN’s Toda Mariko model) through falls, castles, and prayer.

2026.01.17

Gracia Travel GuideHosokawa GraciaOsaka-Kyoto Area

Nagoya Nakamura Ward Travel Guide: Toyotomi Hideyoshi & Hidenaga’s “Brothers in Arms” Heritage Sites

Watched the Taiga drama 'Brothers in Arms'? Visit Nakamura Ward in Nagoya, the legendary birthplace of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Hidenaga. A walkable pilgrimage guide with maps and travel tips.

2026.01.15

Hideyoshi Travel GuideNagoya-Gifu Area