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Nobunaga Travel Guide

Azuchi Castle Ruins

Explore Azuchi Castle Ruins, Oda Nobunaga’s visionary fortress. Discover samurai residences, historic gates, and seasonal beauty in Shiga, Japan.
Anjin Travel Guide

Tokyo — Site of Miura Anjin’s Residence

Just steps from Tokyo Station, find the real site of SHŌGUN’s Anjin. Explore William Adams’ Edo-era residence on Anjin Street in modern Nihonbashi.
Anjin Travel Guide

Uraga — Historic Sites Associated with Miura Anjin

Discover the port town where SHŌGUN’s Anjin helped shape Japan’s global future. Explore Uraga, where William Adams dreamed of international trade.
Gracia Travel Guide

Etchū-no-I (Etchū Well): The Final Moments of Hosokawa Gracia

Discover the real site of Lady Mariko’s final stand. Visit Etchū Well in Osaka—where Hosokawa Gracia chose faith over fear in a samurai’s death.
Gracia Travel Guide

Sōzen-ji Temple: The Resting Place of Hosokawa Gracia

Discover the real-life Lady Mariko at Sōzen-ji Temple in Osaka—final resting place of Hosokawa Gracia, the samurai woman behind the legend.
Gracia Travel Guide

Shōryūji Castle

Discover Shōryūji Castle, where Lady Gracia—said to inspire Mariko from Shogun—began her married life. History, faith, and drama await.
Hideyoshi Travel Guide

Overview Page Introduction (for “Himeji Castle”)

Discover Himeji Castle through this overview page featuring Japan’s finest surviving samurai fortress, plus links to top 7 spots and a full history guide.
Hideyoshi Travel Guide

Overview Page Introduction (for “Osaka Castle Park”)

Explore Osaka Castle Park, where samurai history and scenic beauty meet. Discover iconic gates, gardens, and the Main Tower in this cultural heart of Osaka.
Ieyasu Travel Guide

Edo Castle – Tracing the Legacy of Tokugawa in the Heart of Tokyo

Uncover samurai-era Japan at Edo Castle in Tokyo. Walk moats, ruins, and gardens. Your ultimate guide to Tokugawa history and the Imperial Palace.
Ieyasu Travel Guide

Nagoya Castle – Table of Contents

Discover every corner of Nagoya Castle with this full walking guide—explore gardens, gates, turrets, moats, and museum zones with historical context and map.