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Sokenji Temple Ruins at Azuchi Castle | Pagoda, Nio Gate and Main Hall Site

See Sokenji's Three-Story Pagoda and Nio Gate—both Important Cultural Properties—plus the former main hall and fortified gate remains within Azuchi Castle.

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Walking Azuchi Castle’s Main Enclosure | 11 Sites from Kuroganemon Gate to the Keep Base

Explore 11 sites in Azuchi Castle's main enclosure, including Kuroganemon Gate, the Honmaru foundation stones, Nobunaga's Mausoleum, and the former keep base.

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Shizugatake Sengoku Station: The Complete Guide

Visited on site in May 2026: a complete guide to Shizugatake Sengoku Station in Yogo, Nagahama, Shiga — free admission, 20-30 free parking spaces, visit times, and goshuin stamps, part of the Kita-Omi Toyotomi Expo tied to the 1583 Battle of Shizugatake.

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Nobunaga’s Hidden Rock — A Small Legendary Site on the Kutsuki Retreat Route

Visit Nobunaga's Hidden Rock in Kutsuki, Shiga: what remains today, how to get there, how long it takes, and why it is not the same as Kanegasaki Castle.

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Toyotomi Great Return Station & Kohoku Library | A 30-Minute Guide to the Battle of Shizugatake in Kinomoto

Visit Toyotomi Great Return Station inside JR Kinomoto Station, just beyond the ticket gates, and the special exhibition at Kohoku Library, a five-minute walk from the station. In 30 to 40 minutes, free of charge, you can explore a diorama of the Battle of Shizugatake, old battlefield maps, and the mystery of the Seven Spears. Step into the setting of the 2026 taiga drama “Toyotomi Brothers!

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Anegawa Battlefield: Sights, Access and Cycling Route for a Free Day Out

A free guide to the Anegawa Battlefield in Nagahama (April 2026 bike ride): 8 stops, about 1 hour for the main 5, parking, toilets and a plan with Odani Castle.

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A Complete Field Record of the Anegawa Battlefield Signboards｜Nos. 1–15, Historic Site Data, and Panoramic Photos Included

A field-verified guide to all 15 numbered signboards installed across the Anegawa Battlefield, including the history, highlights, 360-degree panoramic photos, and maps for each historic site. Covers every featured location, including Jinkui no Yanagi, Chihara, the Tombs of the Seventy Warriors, and the Ishida Mitsunari Residence Site.

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Odani Castle Ruins South Route | Museum, Guide Station, Demaru, Bansho, and Sakurababa

A detailed English guide to the lower and forward-defense route of Odani Castle Ruins: Odani Castle Sengoku History Museum, Sengoku Guide Station, Demaru, Kingomaru, Bansho, Ochaya, Oumaya, Uma-arai-ba, and Sakurababa. Includes photos, maps, walking notes, access, and detailed historic data.

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Honmaru, Sannomaru, and the Great Stone Walls | 14 Main-Bailey Sites at Odani Castle Ruins

A detailed English guide to the northern/main-bailey route of Odani Castle Ruins: Kubisue-ishi, Kurogane Gate, Ohiroma, Akao Residence, Honmaru, Obikuruwa, Otsubone Residence, Large Dry Moat, Nakamaru, Katanaraike Pond, Kyogokumaru, Komaru, Great Stone Walls, and Sannomaru.

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Gi to Kizuna Hall Guide: Access, Admission & How to Visit with Odani Castle in Nagahama, Shiga

A practical guide to Gi to Kizuna Hall, Nagahama’s limited-time exhibition near Michi-no-Eki Azai Sanshimai no Sato. Learn about the Azai clan, the three Azai sisters, the Battle of Anegawa, and Odani Castle through videos and displays. Includes access by car and public transport, admission fees, photo rules, and tips for visiting together with Odani Castle.

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