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Honno-ji Temple, Former Honnoji Site & Nanbanji: Nobunaga Kyoto Guide

Current Honnoji Temple is not the original site of the Honnoji Incident. This guide explains the current temple, the former Honnoji site, the Nanbanji marker, what remains today, access, and how to visit them in Kyoto.

2026.05.28

Nobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaOsaka-Kyoto Area

Nobunaga’s Hidden Rock — A Small Legendary Site on the Kutsuki Retreat Route

Visit Nobunaga's Hidden Rock in Kutsuki, Shiga: what remains today, how to get there, how long it takes, and why it is not the same as Kanegasaki Castle.

2026.05.26

Nobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaOsaka-Kyoto Area

Toyokuni Byo — The Mausoleum of Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Toyokuni Byo is Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s mausoleum on Amidagamine in Kyoto. This guide explains how it differs from Toyokuni Shrine, what remains today, the stone steps, access, and practical tips for visiting.

2026.05.24

Hideyoshi Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto AreaToyotomi Hideyoshi

Toyotomi Great Return Station & Kohoku Library | A 30-Minute Guide to the Battle of Shizugatake in Kinomoto

Visit Toyotomi Great Return Station inside JR Kinomoto Station, just beyond the ticket gates, and the special exhibition at Kohoku Library, a five-minute walk from the station. In 30 to 40 minutes, free of charge, you can explore a diorama of the Battle of Shizugatake, old battlefield maps, and the mystery of the Seven Spears. Step into the setting of the 2026 taiga drama “Toyotomi Brothers!

2026.05.20

Hidenaga Travel GuideHideyoshi Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto AreaToyotomi HidenagaToyotomi Hideyoshi

Anegawa Battlefield—Free Admission, Cycling Highlights, and Complete Access Guide

Just 20 minutes by bicycle from Nagahama Station and free to enter. Based on on-site reporting, this guide covers eight key spots including Nobunaga’s Jinkui no Yanagi, the 1,300-year-old giant cedar at Nagareoka Shrine, and Chihara, with visit times and parking information included.

2026.05.19

Ieyasu Travel GuideNobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaOsaka-Kyoto AreaTokugawa Ieyasu

A Complete Field Record of the Anegawa Battlefield Signboards｜Nos. 1–15, Historic Site Data, and Panoramic Photos Included

A field-verified guide to all 15 numbered signboards installed across the Anegawa Battlefield, including the history, highlights, 360-degree panoramic photos, and maps for each historic site. Covers every featured location, including Jinkui no Yanagi, Chihara, the Tombs of the Seventy Warriors, and the Ishida Mitsunari Residence Site.

2026.05.19

Hideyoshi Travel GuideIeyasu Travel GuideNobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaOsaka-Kyoto AreaTokugawa IeyasuToyotomi Hideyoshi

Gi to Kizuna Hall Guide: Access, Admission & How to Visit with Odani Castle in Nagahama, Shiga

A practical guide to Gi to Kizuna Hall, Nagahama’s limited-time exhibition near Michi-no-Eki Azai Sanshimai no Sato. Learn about the Azai clan, the three Azai sisters, the Battle of Anegawa, and Odani Castle through videos and displays. Includes access by car and public transport, admission fees, photo rules, and tips for visiting together with Odani Castle.

2026.05.11

Hideyoshi Travel GuideNagoya-Gifu AreaToyotomi Hideyoshi

Yokoyama Castle Ruins Guide: Access, History & Hiking Routes

A practical guide to Yokoyama Castle Ruins in Shiga, where Toyotomi Hideyoshi first served as castellan. Includes Ōhara Kannonji Temple, Ishida Mitsunari sites, South and North Castle ruins, hiking route warnings, visit times, and 360° panorama photos.

2026.05.03

Hidenaga Travel GuideHideyoshi Travel GuideNobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaOsaka-Kyoto AreaToyotomi HidenagaToyotomi Hideyoshi

Inside Ueno Toshogu Shrine — Golden Hall, Karamon Gate, and Everything Worth Knowing

Ueno Toshogu is a gilded Tokugawa shrine tucked inside Ueno Park. The approach and Karamon Gate are free; the Golden Hall costs ¥700. Worth it — this guide explains why, with photos, routes, and visit tips.

2026.04.25

Ieyasu Travel GuideTokugawa IeyasuTokyo Area

Ueno Toshogu Shrine “Kinshikiden” Special Door OpeningBeyond the Doors Usually Kept Closed

A first-hand report on Ueno Toshogu Shrine’s Kinshikiden Special Opening, with details on the golden interior, carvings, fees, crowds, goshuin, and visiting tips.

2026.04.25

Ieyasu Travel JournalTokugawa IeyasuTokyo Area