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Battle of Okehazama: Oda Nobunaga’s Legendary Upset Over Imagawa Yoshimoto

Explore all 8 sites connected to the 1560 Battle of Okehazama, where Oda Nobunaga defeated Imagawa Yoshimoto against overwhelming odds. A first-hand guide to Toyoake City and Nagoya's Midori Ward, with access, parking, and festival information.

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Odaka Castle Ruins, Washizu Fort & Marune Fort: A 120-Minute Walk Through the Opening Battles of Okehazama

Walk the opening battlefields of the 1560 Battle of Okehazama near Nagoya: Odaka Castle Ruins, Washizu Fort and Marune Fort on a self-guided 120-minute route, based on an on-site visit in January 2026.

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NHK Taiga Drama Exhibition “Toyotomi Brothers!”　Nagoya Venue — A First-Hand Report

The Nagoya run has ended, but this first-hand Tokugawa Art Museum report helps Osaka and Tokyo visitors see what was shown, what may change, and what to check before visiting.

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Toyotomi Brothers! Taiga Drama Museum & Related Exhibitions: Complete Venue Guide [2026]

A complete guide to all eight venues across three areas—Nagoya/Nakamura, Nagahama, and Yamato-Koriyama. In addition to admission fees, exhibition periods, and access information, this guide also includes links to firsthand visit reports. You’ll also find venue-by-venue highlights and practical tips on the best way to explore each site.

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Toyotomi Museum in Nagoya Nakamura | Step Behind the Scenes of the Taiga Drama Toyotomi Brothers!

A firsthand visit to the Toyotomi Museum in Nagoya's Nakamura Park — the birthplace of Hideyoshi and Hidenaga. Explore the venue's atmosphere through 360° panoramic photos, get up close with production costumes worn by Nobunaga and Hideyoshi, and discover actor interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. A complete visual guide to everything worth seeing at this Taiga Drama Museum.

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The Complete Komakiyama Castle Travel Guide

Visit Komakiyama Castle, key to the 1584 Komaki–Nagakute conflict. Follow the best route via Rekishiru Komaki, ramparts, moats & gates (60–90 min).

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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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Walking Nobunaga’s Path: The Complete Guide to Kiyosu

Seven minutes from Nagoya, explore Kiyosu Castle and Nobunaga’s rise in 60–150 minutes, with key sites, route options, maps, and Japanese taxi cards.

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“Toyotomi Brothers!” Drama Locations: Nagoya Nakamura Walking Guide

Watching the NHK drama "Toyotomi Brothers!"? Nagoya's Nakamura Ward is where the story starts. This walking guide covers all 7 historic sites—plus a free museum and the 2026 exhibition.

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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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