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Toshiie Travel Guide

Discover Kanazawa Castle: Top 7 Picks

Discover Kaga’s Legacy in One Hour — Explore Ishikawa Gate, Kahoku Gate, Hashizume Gate, the Hishi Yagura–Gojikken Nagaya, Gyokuseninmaru Garden, and Nezumitamon Bridge with 360° panoramas, route maps, and night illumination info.
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Kanazawa Castle Guide Vol. 2

金沢城の実質的正門・河北門から三の丸広場、橋爪橋~橋爪門へ。360度パノラマで枡形や続櫓を没入体験。無料で内部見学できる復元門や期間限定ライトアップも。歴史と写真映えを一度に楽しめます。
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Kanazawa Castle Guide Vol. 3

Trace Kanazawa Castle’s layered history in 360°—from the Dobashi-mon Gate Ruins with kikko-ishi and the permit-controlled Kitte-mon Gate to the Meiji-era Former Sixth Brigade HQ. An immersive VR-style walk through stone masonry and early modern architecture near Kenrokuen.
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Kanazawa Castle Guide Vol. 4

金沢城の中枢・二の丸を360度パノラマで没入体験。二の丸広場と金沢御堂跡の起源、極楽橋の優美、菱櫓・五十間長屋・橋爪門続櫓、重要文化財・三十間長屋まで、歴史と写真映えを一気に巡ろう。
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Kanazawa Castle Guide Vol. 5

Immerse yourself in the heart of Kanazawa Castle through a 360° panorama. From the Inui, Tatsumi, and Ushitora Turret Remains to the views from Honmaru Garden, the Important Cultural Property Tsurumaru Storehouse, and the glass-walled Tsurunomaru Rest House — explore history and scenery in one sweeping tour.
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Kanazawa Castle Guide Vol. 6

Immerse yourself in a 360° panoramic journey through Kanazawa Castle’s West Bailey — from the shikishi-tanzaku stonework and cascading waterfalls of Gyokuseninmaru Garden to matcha at the Gyokusen-an tearoom, and the Nezumitamon Gate & Bridge, restored after nearly 140 years. Capture stunning sunset illuminations and mirror-like reflections in the water — a perfect photo-worthy route through the heart of Kanazawa Castle.
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Complete Guide to the Kanazawa Castle Area

Step inside Japan’s “White Castle” with panoramic VR views and a detailed 2025 area guide covering history, gates, and gardens.
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Kanazawa Castle Guide Vol. 1

Explore Kanazawa Castle’s Ishikawa-mon Gate and Sannomaru North Garden in stunning 360° panoramas. Experience the historic gate, lead tile legend, and beautiful stonework of Kanazawa Castle Park as if you’re really there.
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The Definitive Guide to Nijo-jo Castle

Where shoguns met emperors—plan your visit to Kyoto’s Nijo-jo Castle with hours, access, highlights, maps, photo spots, and quiet “outside-the-walls” gems.
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Nijo-jo Castle: Castle Exterior Area

Step away from the crowds and walk through the little-known history that remains outside the walls of Nijo-jo Castle. This quiet walking route traces the ancient memory of Kyoto, taking you to sites like the Former Northeast Corner Turret, the Nijo-jo North Ruins, the Southwest Corner Turret, and the West Main Gate (Nishi Ōtemon). Experience the untold stories hidden in the stone walls and moats on this serene historical journey.