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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.

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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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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.

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

Explore Yamatokoriyama, the Nara castle town shaped by warlord Toyotomi Hidenaga — from Koriyama Hachiman Shrine to his grave at Dainagonzuka, with 360° panoramas, access details, and firsthand travel notes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Odani Castle Ruins 360° Panoramic Photos Part 1 | Shiga, Japan

小谷城跡の出丸・金吾丸・番所・御茶屋・大広間などを360度パノラマ写真で掲載。現地を歩く前の予習にも、訪問後の振り返りにも最適。滋賀・長浜の戦国山城の空気感を臨場感たっぷりに体感できます。

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How to Visit Odani Castle Ruins: Access from Kawake Station (JR-A07), Trail Map & Highlights

Planning a visit to Odani Castle Ruins? Get walking times fromKawake Station (JR-A07), trail maps, and highlights from the Honmaru to Sannoumaru — plus tips on the museum, rainy days, and the Azai clan's dramatic last stand.

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Shiga / Nagahama | Toyotomi Brothers! Kita-Ōmi Nagahama Taiga Drama Museum — Another Way to Experience the Drama in Nagahama’s Castle Town

Experience the world of the NHK Taiga drama Toyotomi Brothers! in Nagahama, Shiga. An on-site review of the Kita-Ōmi Nagahama Taiga Drama Museum—featuring costumes and props, actor interviews, making-of footage, and even an original video on the Battle of Okehazama.

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