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Sensō-ji Beyond Kaminarimon: The Surviving Edo-Period Buildings Most Visitors Walk Past

Most visitors miss it: only 2 buildings at Sensō-ji survive from the Edo period. This guide shows exactly which structures are original, which are postwar rebuilds, and where to find them — free entry, 60-90 min.

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August 2025: Nikko Toshogu Shrine – Special Prayer Tour in the Shogun’s Seated Chamber | Travel Diary

Join our 2025 travel diary at Nikko Toshogu Shrine—featuring the Shogun’s Chamber prayer, Yomeimon Gate, the Sleeping Cat, and hidden paths rarely seen.

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A Historical Journey Through Kaneiji Temple: Walking Among the Resting Places of the Tokugawa Shoguns

Join a historical walking tour through Kaneiji Temple in Ueno, exploring the Tokugawa mausoleums, temple schools, and the legacy of Great Priest Tenkai.

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A Midsummer Return to Hamamatsu: A Day Exploring Landmarks Linked to Tokugawa Ieyasu

Walk in Tokugawa Ieyasu’s footsteps in Hamamatsu. From Hamamatsu Castle to hidden shrines and graves, explore Sengoku history beyond typical sightseeing.

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William Adams in Yokosuka: A Self-Guided Walk to Anjinzuka, Kashima Shrine, and Jodoji Temple

Follow the footsteps of William Adams, the English samurai known as Miura Anjin, on a self-guided walk through Yokosuka. Visit Anjinzuka, a National Historic Site, Kashima Shrine, and Jodoji Temple with access tips, highlights, walking times, maps, and panoramic photos. Free admission.

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Miura Anjin’s Legacy in Tokyo: Historical Spots to Explore

Just steps from Tokyo Station, find the real site of SHŌGUN’s Anjin. Explore William Adams’ Edo-era residence on Anjin Street in modern Nihonbashi.

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Uraga — Historic Sites Associated with Miura Anjin

Discover the port town where SHŌGUN’s Anjin helped shape Japan’s global future. Explore Uraga, where William Adams dreamed of international trade.

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Discover 7 Must-See Spots at the Edo Castle Ruins

Free entry. 90 minutes. 7 spots including original Edo-period structures still standing today. A practical walking guide to the Imperial Palace East Gardens in Tokyo.

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Joining the Public Opening of Inui Street at the Imperial Palace — A Special Morning Woven with History and Nature

One early spring day, when the first signs of the season’s change began to appear, I took part in the special public ope...

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Imperial Palace Inui Street: Visiting the Usually Off-Limits Inner Road

Inui Street runs through the inner grounds of Tokyo Imperial Palace — normally closed to the public, but open each spring and autumn. This guide explains how to enter, what to expect, and what you'll see along the route.

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