following the shogun

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Nagoya Castle: Ninomaru Area Vol.4

Uncover Nagoya Castle’s hidden stories through stone monuments and statues that echo political drama, samurai honor, and architectural brilliance.
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Nagoya Castle: Ninomaru Area Vol.3

Follow a quiet trail through Nagoya Castle’s Ninomaru Garden to explore secret gates, historic teahouses, and ruins linked to Oda Nobunaga’s early life.
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Nagoya Castle: Ninomaru Area Vol.2

Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru area, Soketsu teahouse, Edo period architecture, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nanban plaster wall, Kita Ankyo, Japanese castle drainage, sukiya-zukuri, Nagoya garden ruins, historical infrastructure Japan, castle defense structures, Nagoya sightseeing
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Nagoya Castle: Ninomaru Area Vol.1

Explore the eastern side of Nagoya Castle, where Edo-period architecture, blooming gardens, and historical ruins create a perfect blend of culture and nature.
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Nagoya Castle – Table of Contents

Discover every corner of Nagoya Castle with this full walking guide—explore gardens, gates, turrets, moats, and museum zones with historical context and map.
Ieyasu Travel Journal

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

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

Stroll through Edo Castle’s Inui Street, open only in spring and autumn. Discover stone walls, moats, and historic beauty at the Imperial Palace.
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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 — personally visited. 7 spots, free.
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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 — personally visited. 9 spots.
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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 — personally visited. 9 spots, Ā„200.