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NHK VR “Samurai’s Dream: The Ghosts of Osaka Castle” in Osaka | Venue Guide, Osaka Museum of History

Plan a walk-through VR journey into historic Osaka Castle at the Osaka Museum of History. Find ticket details, event dates, directions and experience highlights.

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Arima Onsen and Hideyoshi: Taiko no Yudonokan, the Yuyama Palace Remains and How to Get There

Explore a hot spring town near Kobe through on-site photos and a walking route. Visit excavated palace baths, temples and public baths, with Osaka access.

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Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents: Free Museum Guide and the 2026 Hideyoshi Exhibition

A small free museum near the Kyoto Imperial Palace. What it really is, opening hours, how to get there, the language barrier, and a first-hand report on the 2026 Hideyoshi exhibition.

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Koriyama Castle Stone Markers, Part 2: Ura-mon to the Ryūrikyō Residence

Nine Koriyama Castle markers, from Ura-mon to the Ryūrikyō residence site, each with a 360° panorama and map. Free entry, 7 min from Kintetsu Koriyama Station.

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Koriyama Castle Stone Markers, Part 1: Yanagi-gomon to Omote-mon

Fifteen stone markers at Yamato Koriyama Castle in Nara, from Yanagi-gomon to Omote-mon, with 11 360° panoramas. Free entry, 7 min from Kintetsu Koriyama.

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Arioka Castle Ruins: A Half-Day Walk in Itami

The castle where Kuroda Kanbei was held prisoner is now a park by JR Itami Station. What survives, what was restored, and how to walk four sites in about two hours.

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Kyoto City Archaeological Museum: Free Entry and the Excavated Kyoto of Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Is it worth visiting Kyoto's Archaeological Museum? Discover gold-leafed tiles from Jurakudai and Fushimi Castle, entry details, highlights, and tips.

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Jurakudai, Kyoto: A 4.2 km Walking Route Through the Markers, Excavated Gold Tiles and Castle Stamps

Hideyoshi completed Jurakudai in 1587 and demolished it in 1595. Nothing stands today. A 4.2 km walking route through the markers, the excavated gold tiles and the castle stamps.

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Furuta Oribe Museum: A Kyoto Visit and Hideyoshi Exhibition

Plan a visit to Furuta Oribe Museum in Kyoto: access, admission and a firsthand account of its 2026 Hideyoshi exhibition, with tea utensils and samurai letters

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Toragozenyama South Route: Six Stops from Yaai Shrine

Walk six stops on Toragozenyama's southern ridge from Yaai Shrine: camp sites, an observation deck, junction photos and 360-degree panoramas.

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