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Hideyoshi Travel Guide

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NHK Taiga Drama Exhibition “Toyotomi Brothers!” Nagoya Venue — A First-Hand Report

The Nagoya run has ended, but this first-hand Tokugawa Art Museum report helps Osaka and Tokyo visitors see what was shown, what may change, and what to check before visiting.
Kansai

Toyokuni Byo — The Mausoleum of Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Toyokuni Byo is Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s mausoleum on Amidagamine in Kyoto. This guide explains how it differs from Toyokuni Shrine, what remains today, the stone steps, access, and practical tips for visiting.
Hideyoshi Travel Guide

Toyotomi Great Return Station & Kohoku Library | A 30-Minute Guide to the Battle of Shizugatake in Kinomoto

Visit Toyotomi Great Return Station inside JR Kinomoto Station, just beyond the ticket gates, and the special exhibition at Kohoku Library, a five-minute walk from the station. In 30 to 40 minutes, free of charge, you can explore a diorama of the Battle of Shizugatake, old battlefield maps, and the mystery of the Seven Spears. Step into the setting of the 2026 taiga drama “Toyotomi Brothers!
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A Complete Field Record of the Anegawa Battlefield Signboards|Nos. 1–15, Historic Site Data, and Panoramic Photos Included

A field-verified guide to all 15 numbered signboards installed across the Anegawa Battlefield, including the history, highlights, 360-degree panoramic photos, and maps for each historic site. Covers every featured location, including Jinkui no Yanagi, Chihara, the Tombs of the Seventy Warriors, and the Ishida Mitsunari Residence Site.
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Gi to Kizuna Hall Guide: Access, Admission & How to Visit with Odani Castle in Nagahama, Shiga

A practical guide to Gi to Kizuna Hall, Nagahama’s limited-time exhibition near Michi-no-Eki Azai Sanshimai no Sato. Learn about the Azai clan, the three Azai sisters, the Battle of Anegawa, and Odani Castle through videos and displays. Includes access by car and public transport, admission fees, photo rules, and tips for visiting together with Odani Castle.
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Yokoyama Castle Ruins Guide: Access, History & Hiking Routes

A practical guide to Yokoyama Castle Ruins in Shiga, where Toyotomi Hideyoshi first served as castellan. Includes Ōhara Kannonji Temple, Ishida Mitsunari sites, South and North Castle ruins, hiking route warnings, visit times, and 360° panorama photos.
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Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple Saito Precinct: 5 Highlights | Shakado Hall (1347 — Enryakuji’s Oldest), the Ninaido Twin Halls & Jodo-in

The Saito precinct, where the crowds thin and the air changes. A firsthand guide to the Ninaido twin halls (said to have been shouldered by the legendary warrior Benkei), the oldest surviving building at Enryakuji — Shakado Hall (1347) — and Saicho's mausoleum at Jodo-in.
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Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple Todo Precinct: 7 Highlights & a Firsthand Guide to the Konpon Chudo Restoration

The Konpon Chudo National Treasure restoration runs until 2031. A firsthand guide to seeing the roof repairs up close — plus all 7 highlights of the Todo precinct, recommended route, and dining options.
Kansai

Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple Yokawa Precinct: 3 Highlights | The Birthplace of Omikuji, Ganzan Daishi-do, Yokawa Chudo & Eshin-do

Reaching Yokawa is when you finally feel in your body that Enryakuji is not a single temple. A firsthand winter guide to the hall of the monk who invented the omikuji fortune slip, and the quiet hall where the foundations of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism were written.
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Toyotomi Brothers! Taiga Drama Museum & Related Exhibitions: Complete Venue Guide [2026]

A complete guide to all eight venues across three areas—Nagoya/Nakamura, Nagahama, and Yamato-Koriyama. In addition to admission fees, exhibition periods, and access information, this guide also includes links to firsthand visit reports. You’ll also find venue-by-venue highlights and practical tips on the best way to explore each site.