Hideyoshi Travel Guide

How to Visit Odani Castle Ruins: Access from Kawake Station, Trail Map & Highlights

Planning a visit to Odani Castle Ruins? Get walking times from Kawake Station, trail maps, and highlights from the Honmaru to Sannoumaru — plus tips on the museum, rainy days, and the Azai clan's dramatic last stand.

2026.03.19

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Toyotomi Brothers! Unuma Castle Ruins: Best Viewpoints (Even Though It’s Closed)

Unuma Castle (Shiroyama) is off-limits—but personally visited viewpoints at Inuyama Bridge, the opposite bank, and Mt. Iki reveal why it faced down Inuyama Castle across the Kiso River.

2026.03.02

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Shiga / Nagahama | Toyotomi Brothers! Kita-Ōmi Nagahama Taiga Drama Museum — Another Way to Experience the Drama in Nagahama’s Castle Town

Experience the world of the NHK Taiga drama Toyotomi Brothers! in Nagahama, Shiga. An on-site review of the Kita-Ōmi Nagahama Taiga Drama Museum—featuring costumes and props, actor interviews, making-of footage, and even an original video on the Battle of Okehazama.

2026.03.01

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Toyotomi Brothers! Exploring Sunomata Ichiya Castle: A Guide to the Site and the Taikōki Legend

A complete guide to Sumomata Ichiyajo Castle (Sunomata Historical Museum). We cover parking gate hours, car and bus access, estimated visit time, key highlights, and the nearby Toyokuni Shrine. Explore the legendary "overnight castle" from the Taiko-ki through the lens of the actual site.

2026.03.01

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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

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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

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Toyotomi Brothers! Nagahama Guide — The Drama Museum and Every Site Worth Seeing

Plan your 2026 Toyotomi Brothers! trip to Nagahama with this on-site guide to the Taiga Drama Museum, Daitsu-ji Temple, Nagahama Castle, Toyokuni Shrine, and Chikubushima Island. Includes access, fees, visit times, and route tips.

2026.01.28

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“Toyotomi Brothers!” Drama Locations: Nagoya Nakamura Walking Guide

Watching the NHK drama "Toyotomi Brothers!"? Nagoya's Nakamura Ward is where the story starts. This walking guide covers all 7 historic sites—plus a free museum and the 2026 exhibition.

2026.01.15

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Overview Page Introduction (for “Himeji Castle”)

Discover Himeji Castle through this overview page featuring Japan’s finest surviving samurai fortress, plus links to top 7 spots and a full history guide.

2025.05.19

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Osaka Castle Park: All 4 Areas Explored – Spots, History & Visitor Guide

Personally visited guide to Osaka Castle Park — all 4 areas: Otemon, Nishinomaru, Honmaru & Northern Stronghold. 20+ spots with photos, hours & admission

2025.05.04

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