following the shogun

Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Osaka Castle Series Vol.4 : The Northern Stronghold

Uncover Osaka Castle’s lesser-known northern side—from the Hidden Bailey to Aoya Gate. Explore secret defenses, tragic tales, and centuries-old stonework.
2025.03.29
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Osaka Castle Vol. 3: Honmaru Area

Discover Osaka Castle's heart: Sakuramon Gate, historic wells, Kinzo treasury, and the majestic keep. A journey through samurai history awaits.
2025.03.27
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Osaka Castle Vol. 2: Nishinomaru Garden Area

Explore Osaka Castle’s Nishinomaru area—home to historic turrets, the Taiko drum tower ruins, Enshogura, and Toyokuni Shrine honoring Hideyoshi.
2025.03.27
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Osaka Castle Vol. 1: Otemon Gate Area

Discover Osaka Castle’s Otemon Gate, massive stone walls, engraved stones, and Tamon Yagura—an Edo-period turret and defensive stronghold.
2025.03.27
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Osaka Castle: A Definitive Journey Through All Its Historic Areas

Explore Osaka Castle, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and enhanced by the Tokugawa Shogunate—divided into three key areas full of historic beauty.
2025.03.27
Hideyoshi Travel Guide DetailedIeyasu Travel Guide Detailed
Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed

Imperial Palace (Former Edo Castle) General Visitor Information

Discover Japan’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
Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed
Ieyasu Travel Journal

My Visit to the Imperial Palace – Former Edo Castle Site

Explore the historic Imperial Palace on a free guided tour! Discover Edo Castle’s legacy, Nijubashi Bridge, Fujimi Yagura, and more. Read my firsthand experience of this exclusive tour.
2025.03.19
Ieyasu Travel Journal
Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed

Edo Castle Ruins: The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace – Otemon Area　(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
Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed
Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed

Edo Castle Ruins: The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace – Fujimi Yagura Area (Vol. 2)

Discover the Fujimi Yagura Area of Edo Castle, home to historic sites like Nakanomon Gate, Obansho Guardhouse, and the famous Matsu-no-Oroka Corridor. Walk through samurai history and Tokugawa-era defenses.
2025.03.17
Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed
Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed

Edo Castle Ruins: The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace – Honmaru Area(Vol. 3)

Explore the historic Honmaru area of Edo Castle, featuring the only surviving Fujimi Tamon, the grand Tenshudai remains, and more. Walk in the footsteps of Tokugawa shoguns and uncover Edo-period history. Includes access details!
2025.03.17
Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed
Next page