Anjin Travel Guide

Anjin Travel Guide

Hirado — The City Where the Western Samurai, William Adams, Rests

Think SHŌGUN was fiction? Discover the real English samurai who inspired John Blackthorne. Explore Hirado’s hidden sites and walk where history began.
Anjin Travel Guide

Itō: Tracing Miura Anjin and Japan’s First Western Ship

Discover Itō, where SHŌGUN’s Anjin built Japan’s first Western-style ship. Explore memorials, hot springs, and a riverside town shaped by history.
Anjin Travel Guide

Tokyo — Site of Miura Anjin’s Residence

Just steps from Tokyo Station, find the real site of SHŌGUN’s Anjin. Explore William Adams’ Edo-era residence on Anjin Street in modern Nihonbashi.
Anjin Travel Guide

Uraga — Historic Sites Associated with Miura Anjin

Discover the port town where SHŌGUN’s Anjin helped shape Japan’s global future. Explore Uraga, where William Adams dreamed of international trade.
Anjin Travel Guide

Exploring Miura Anjin’s Legacy: Yokosuka Edition

Walk in the footsteps of William Adams (Miura Anjin), the first English samurai, in Yokosuka. Visit Anjinzuka Memorial, Kashima Shrine, and Jōdoji Temple on this self-guided tour.