Maeda Toshiie

A Journey Through Nagoya’s Samurai Past: From Arako’s Toshiie Maeda Statue to Sōōji Temple and the Tokugawa Museum

Explore the historical heart of Owari through the footsteps of samurai legends. Visit Toshiie Maeda’s birthplace in Arako, uncover hidden ties at the Tokugawa Art Museum, and feel the spirit of Oda Nobunaga at Kiyosu Castle — a Sengoku-era journey through Nagoya’s storied past.

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Toshiie Maeda Heritage Sites around Kanazawa, Vol. 4

Stroll Higashiyama & Kazuemachi with 360° views. Capture lantern-lit alleys, river bridges, and seasonal scenes—plus routes linking Utasu & Toyokuni Shrines.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed

Toshiie Maeda Heritage Sites around Kanazawa, Vol. 3

Walk Kanazawa’s serene slopes—Utatsuyama, Kodatsuno & Takaramachi. Explore Tentokuin, Tōunji, Toshiie’s grave, and Hōenji in 360° with maps, tips, and times.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed

Toshiie Maeda Heritage Sites around Kanazawa, Vol. 2

Walk Kanazawa’s samurai heart—Nagamachi & Teramachi. Explore chaya lanes, the “Ninja Temple,” gardens, and museums in 360° with maps, times, and access tips.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed

Toshiie Maeda Heritage Sites around Kanazawa, Vol. 1

Walk Kanazawa’s Cultural Corridor—Kenrokuen & Castle. Explore shrines, villas, and red-brick museums via 360° views with history, maps, access, and highlights.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed

Sites Connected to Toshiie Maeda｜Area-by-Area Index Around Kanazawa

Walk through Kanazawa’s living history—discover temples, samurai districts, and gardens shaped by Toshiie Maeda. Your complete guide to exploring the Maeda legacy in 4 key areas.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide

Kanazawa Castle in 1 Hour: 7 Must-See Spots with 360° Panoramas & Route Map

A first-hand ~60-minute route through Kanazawa Castle's 7 best spots, from Ishikawa-mon Gate to Nezumitamon, with 360° panoramas at every stop.

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Kanazawa Castle Vol. 2: Kahoku-mon Gate, Sannomaru Plaza & Hashizume-mon — The Reconstructed Front Entrance in 360°

Kahoku-mon Gate, reconstructed in 2010, plus Sannomaru Plaza, Hashizume Bridge & Hashizume-mon — the castle's reconstructed front entrance in 360°.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 3: Kita-no-maru & West Ninomaru — Kikko-ishi Stone Walls & Meiji Military HQ in 360°

Dobashi-mon's hexagonal kikko-ishi stonework, the permit-only Kitte-mon Gate, and the Meiji-era Sixth Brigade HQ — Kanazawa Castle's quiet north side in 360°.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 4: Ninomaru Core — Hishi Yagura, Long Storehouses & Palace Site in 360°

Ninomaru Plaza, the reconstructed Gokuraku Bridge, Hishi Yagura's paid interior, and Sanjikken Nagaya — Kanazawa Castle's core area explored in 360°.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed