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Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple Saito Precinct: 5 Highlights | Shakado Hall (1347 — Enryakuji’s Oldest), the Ninaido Twin Halls & Jodo-in

The Saito precinct, where the crowds thin and the air changes. A firsthand guide to the Ninaido twin halls (said to have been shouldered by the legendary warrior Benkei), the oldest surviving building at Enryakuji — Shakado Hall (1347) — and Saicho's mausoleum at Jodo-in.

2026.04.24

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Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple Todo Precinct: 7 Highlights & a Firsthand Guide to the Konpon Chudo Restoration

The Konpon Chudo National Treasure restoration runs until 2031. A firsthand guide to seeing the roof repairs up close — plus all 7 highlights of the Todo precinct, recommended route, and dining options.

2026.04.24

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Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple: Complete Visitor’s Guide to Todo, Saito & Yokawa — Highlights, Admission Fees & Access

Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei — birthplace of Honen, Shinran, Dogen & Nichiren. A firsthand complete guide covering admission fees, access, seasonal highlights, and how to explore all three temple precincts.

2026.04.24

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Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple Yokawa Precinct: 3 Highlights | The Birthplace of Omikuji, Ganzan Daishi-do, Yokawa Chudo & Eshin-do

Reaching Yokawa is when you finally feel in your body that Enryakuji is not a single temple. A firsthand winter guide to the hall of the monk who invented the omikuji fortune slip, and the quiet hall where the foundations of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism were written.

2026.04.24

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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.

2026.04.11

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Inside a Castle Turret You Can’t Normally Enter: 300+ Artifacts at the ‘Hidenaga and the History of Koriyama’ Exhibition

Visit the "Hidenaga and the History of Koriyama" exhibition inside Koriyama Castle's Higashi Tamon Turret — normally closed to the public. 300+ artifacts, ¥300 admission.

2026.03.24

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Yamato Koriyama & Hidenaga — The Complete Walking Guide for Fans of Toyotomi Brothers!

A walking guide to Yamato Koriyama's Hidenaga-related sites, inspired by the Taiga Drama Toyotomi Brothers! Covers a model route from Kintetsu Koriyama Station, estimated walking times, navigation tips for tricky spots, and booking information for Tosenji Temple — everything you need for a complete visit.

2026.03.23

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Yamato Koriyama Castle Ruins | Walking Hidenaga’s Castle in the World of Toyotomi Brothers!

Inspired by the 2026 Taiga Drama Toyotomi Brothers!? Start at Yamato Koriyama Castle Ruins. A 7-minute walk from the station takes you from the masugata stone walls at the Kurogane-mon site through the reconstructed main gate, across the rebuilt Gokuraku Bridge (2021), up to the castle keep viewing platform, and on to the Information Hall (opened 2023) — a complete route through Hidenaga's castle-building legacy.

2026.03.23

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The Lion and the Peony: A Complete Guide to the Yamato Koriyama Taiga Drama Museum

A firsthand visit to the Yamato Koriyama Taiga Drama Museum. Discover the lion and peony symbolism hidden in the costumes, the frugal design philosophy behind Hidenaga's wardrobe, the 4K theater, and the local history displays — with photos throughout. Also covers nearby spots including Shungakuin Temple and the Higashi Tamon Turret, plus how this museum compares to the ones in Nakamura and Nagahama.

2026.03.23

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Odani Castle Ruins 360° Panoramic Photos Part 2 | Shiga, Japan

Explore Part 2 of Odani Castle Ruins in Shiga, Japan, with 360° panoramic views of the Honmaru, Nakamaru, Great Stone Wall, Sanno-maru, and more.

2026.03.19

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