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aomori

Former Hirosaki Toshogu and Kuroishi Shrine: Two Places, One Story

A field guide to the surviving Hirosaki Toshogu Main Hall and the Toshogu worship now continued at Kuroishi Shrine, with history, access, maps, visit time, and goshuin notes.
2026.06.07
Ieyasu Travel GuideTohoku regionTokugawa Ieyasuaomori
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Hirosaki Castle: Complete Visit Guide 2026｜Access, Admission & What to Expect

Plan your visit to Hirosaki Castle in 2026: access, admission, time needed, renovation status, original keep, gates, turrets, moats, stamps, and what you can still see.
2026.06.06
Regionaomori
Tohoku region

Hirosaki Castle History｜Tsugaru Clan, the Lost Tower & the 1810 Keep

Learn the history of Hirosaki Castle, from the Tsugaru clan’s rise and the 1627 lightning fire to the 1810 surviving keep, 9 original buildings, and the modern hikiya preservation project.
2026.06.06
Tohoku regionaomori
Tohoku region

Hirosaki Castle Grounds Guide｜Bridges, Moats, Stone Walls & Honmaru Ruins

Explore Hirosaki Castle’s grounds, including Gejo-bashi Bridge, 8 historic bridges, triple moats, stone walls, Honmaru ruins, Information Center, and famous cherry trees, with maps and 360° panoramas.
2026.06.06
Tohoku regionaomori
Tohoku region

Hirosaki Castle Buildings Guide｜Keep, 3 Corner Turrets & 5 Gates

Explore Hirosaki Castle’s original Edo-period buildings: the surviving keep, 3 corner turrets, 5 gates, and Yoriki Guardhouse, with maps, photos, panoramas, and renovation notes.
2026.06.06
Tohoku regionaomori
Tohoku region

Morioka Castle Ruins & Morioka Hachimangu Guide

Morioka Castle has no surviving keep — what remains are layered granite stone walls, the former tower base, a surviving storehouse, and a sacred boulder. This guide also covers the 20-minute walk to Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, the museum, and how to get there. 360° panoramas included.
2026.06.02
Tohoku regioniwate
Oda Nobunaga

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

The current Honno-ji Temple was rebuilt in 1592 — the actual 1582 incident site is a separate location nearby. This guide covers all three connected spots: the rebuilt temple (Nobunaga memorial, museum, goshuin), the original site, and the lost Nanbanji church marker.
2026.05.28
Kinki RegionKyotoNobunaga Travel GuideOda Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga

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
Kinki RegionNobunaga Travel GuideOda Nobunagashiga
Kinki Region

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 GuideKinki RegionToyotomi Hideyoshi
Hideyoshi Travel Guide

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 GuideKinki RegionToyotomi HidenagaToyotomi Hideyoshi
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