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Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed

Where Edo Castle’s Main Tower Once Stood: Honmaru Area Guide

The Honmaru was the heart of Edo Castle — home to the Shogun's palace and the Ooku inner chambers. Today you can climb the stone keep base where Japan's largest tower once stood. This guide explains what to look for.
2025.03.17
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Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed

Ninomaru Area Guide: Garden, Teahouse, and Historic Gates

The Ninomaru Area holds one of the East Gardens' best-preserved historic gates, a traditional teahouse, and a landscaped garden — less visited than the Honmaru, but worth the extra few minutes.
2025.03.17
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Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed

Imperial Palace Outer Grounds Walk: Gates, Moats, and Chidorigafuchi

A complete guide to walking the outer circuit of Tokyo Imperial Palace — covering Edo Castle's surviving gates, stone moats, and Chidorigafuchi. Free to walk any time, with no entry required.
2025.03.17
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Ieyasu Travel Guide

Edo Castle Ruins Today: The Imperial Palace East Gardens, Public Tour & Inui Street

Edo Castle today is the free Imperial Palace East Gardens, about 15 minutes from Tokyo Station. See the surviving Fujimi-yagura turret and gates, climb the keep base, and add the free public tour and the seasonal Inui Street opening.
2025.03.14
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Ieyasu Travel Guide

Tokugawa Ieyasu’s Historic Landmarks in Ueno, Ochanomizu, and Korakuen

Explore the historic landmarks of Tokugawa Ieyasu in Tokyo, including Ueno Toshogu Shrine, Kan’ei-ji Temple, Yushima Tenmangu, and more. Discover their rich history, cultural significance, and travel tips for an unforgettable journey through Edo-era heritage.
2025.03.13
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