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How to Visit Inuyama Castle: A National Treasure Keep, Urakuen Garden & the Walk from Nagoya

A National Treasure keep — one of Japan's 12 surviving originals — 25 minutes from Nagoya. A one-day route along Honmachi-dori to the keep, Urakuen Garden, and the National Treasure Joan tea house, with on-site photos.

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Kiyosu Castle Complete Guide | Nobunaga’s Stronghold, the Kiyosu Conference & Access from Nagoya

Seven minutes from Nagoya, Kiyosu was where Nobunaga launched his rise to power. Complete walking guide to Kiyosu Castle, Sōken-in's fire-scarred helmet, and the old castle stone wall — with admission fees, JR Pass notes, and 60–150 minute route plans.

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

A mysterious shrine bearing Nobunaga's name, a seesaw beside his statue, a shrine by an ancient burial mound -- 3 hidden Nara sites with 360-degree photos.

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Walk Azuchi Castle’s Main Enclosure in 360° | Kuroganemon Gate to the Keep Base

Tour Azuchi Castle's main enclosure in 13 interactive 360° views, from Kuroganemon Gate through the Honmaru and Nobunaga's Mausoleum to the keep base.

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Walk Azuchi Castle’s Otemichi Main Approach in 360°

Follow Azuchi Castle's 180-meter Otemichi main approach from the entrance past the retainer mansion sites to Kuroganemon Gate in 11 interactive 360° views.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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17 Things to See Around Azuchi Castle | Museums, Ruins and a Cycling Route

Explore 17 sites around Azuchi Castle and Azuchi Station, from museums and castle-town ruins to the Seminario, with maps and a suggested cycling route.

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