Oda Nobunaga

3 Hidden Nobunaga Shrines in Nara — Explore with 360° Panoramic Photos

Explore three little-known shrines in Nara linked to Oda Nobunaga — with 360° panoramic photos, access tips, and the mysteries behind each site.

2025.11.26

NaraNobunaga Travel Guide

Azuchi Castle 360° Panorama Tour | Panoramic Views of the Tenshudai and Nio Gate

360° panoramas of Azuchi Castle's Tenshudai keep base, Nio Gate, Maeda & Hideyoshi residences, and Buddhist Footprint Stone. Personally photographed on-site in 2025.

2025.11.18

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Azuchi Castle 360° Panorama Tour | Otemichi and the Main Compound Pathways

Walk the Otemichi and Main Compound pathways of Azuchi Castle in immersive 360°. Personally photographed on-site—steep stone steps, Kurogane Gate, and Tenshudai approach.

2025.11.18

KansaiNobunaga Travel GuideShiga

November 15, 2025 – Joining “An Invitation to Sengoku Ōmi:The Genki Turmoil and the Rise of Oda Nobunaga, the Unifier of Japan”

A detailed look at the 2025 Yoyogi lecture exploring the Genki Turmoil, Nobunaga’s rise, his ties with Yoshiaki, and Azai Nagamasa’s motives. Fresh insights reshape his legacy.

2025.11.16

Nobunaga Travel Journal

Encountering a Thousand-Year Fragrance — Experiencing the Miracle of Ranjatai at “Shōsōin THE SHOW” in the Ueno Royal Museum

Explore “Shōsōin THE SHOW” at the Ueno Royal Museum through many photos of the legendary fragrant wood Ranjatai—its scent, history, and timeless beauty.

2025.11.09

Nobunaga Travel Journal

Exploring the Sengoku Heritage of Mino and Ōmi: From Nangū Taisha to Azuchi Castle and the Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum (Travel Log)

A one-day historical route from Ōgaki and Tarui to Nangū Taisha, continuing on to the Azuchi Castle ruins (with 360° panoramic photos), Chōkōji Temple (featuring the relocated gate from Sōkenji), and the Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum.This journey connects the Tokugawa-protected shrine rebuilt under Shogun Iemitsu with Nobunaga’s visionary city of Azuchi—a seamless trail through the spirit of Japan’s Warring States era.

2025.11.06

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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.

2025.11.03

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Things to Do Near Azuchi Castle – Nobunaga Spots Around the Ruins

Visiting Azuchi Castle? This English guide shows 17 Nobunaga-related spots—museums, shrines, and hidden ruins—within walking distance of Azuchi Station, with route times and tips.

2025.07.27

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Azuchi Castle Ruins

Personally visited guide to Azuchi Castle Ruins—15 spots from the Otemichi to the Tenshudai, with maps, admission, and on-site tips. Nobunaga's lost fortress explored.

2025.07.06

KansaiNobunaga Travel GuideShiga