Nobunaga Travel Guide Detailed

Odani Castle Ruins South Route | Museum, Guide Station, Demaru, Bansho, and Sakurababa

A detailed English guide to the lower and forward-defense route of Odani Castle Ruins: Odani Castle Sengoku History Museum, Sengoku Guide Station, Demaru, Kingomaru, Bansho, Ochaya, Oumaya, Uma-arai-ba, and Sakurababa. Includes photos, maps, walking notes, access, and detailed historic data.

2026.05.13

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Honmaru, Sannomaru, and the Great Stone Walls | 14 Main-Bailey Sites at Odani Castle Ruins

A detailed English guide to the northern/main-bailey route of Odani Castle Ruins: Kubisue-ishi, Kurogane Gate, Ohiroma, Akao Residence, Honmaru, Obikuruwa, Otsubone Residence, Large Dry Moat, Nakamaru, Katanaraike Pond, Kyogokumaru, Komaru, Great Stone Walls, and Sannomaru.

2026.05.13

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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.

2026.04.24

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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.

2026.04.24

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Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple: Complete Visitor’s Guide to Todo, Saito & Yokawa — Highlights, Admission Fees & Access

Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei — birthplace of Honen, Shinran, Dogen & Nichiren. A firsthand complete guide covering admission fees, access, seasonal highlights, and how to explore all three temple precincts.

2026.04.24

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