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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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Edo Castle Ruins Today: What Still Stands and 7 Sites to See in 90 Minutes

Follow a mapped route from Otemon Gate to Fujimi Yagura, the main tower’s stone base and Ninomaru Garden. Seven stops in about 90 minutes; museum time is extra.
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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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Tokyo Imperial Palace Tour: How to Book, Same-Day Tickets and 6 Main Stops

Free 75-minute Imperial Palace tour: book online from the 1st of the month before, or get same-day tickets at Kikyo-mon Gate from 9:00 or 12:30. Bring ID.
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Otemon Gate: Edo Castle’s Main Entrance and Its Guardhouses

Edo Castle's main gate, designed by Todo Takatora in the Keicho era. Koraimon, Watariyagura, guardhouses, plus a museum reopening autumn 2026. Free entry.
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Fujimi-yagura Turret and the 47 Ronin Incident Site: Edo Castle Area Guide

Edo Castle's only surviving three-story turret, plus the Matsu-no-Oroka site where the 47 Ronin story began. Five spots with history, photos and access.
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Edo Castle’s Honmaru: The Tenshudai Keep Base, Fujimi-tamon and the Ooku Site

Climb the 11-metre stone base where Japan's tallest castle keep stood until 1657. Honmaru Site, Fujimi-tamon and 7 spots in all, with 360-degree photos.
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Edo Castle’s Ninomaru: Garden, Teahouse, Hirakawa Gate and Shiomizaka Slope

The quieter side of the East Gardens: Ninomaru Garden, Suwa-no-Chaya teahouse, Hirakawa Gate and Shiomizaka Slope. Five spots with history and access.
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Edo Castle’s Outer Grounds: Sakuradamon, Tayasu-mon, Shimizu-mon and Chidorigafuchi

Nine sites you can visit without entering the East Gardens: Sakuradamon Incident site, three Important Cultural Property gates and Chidorigafuchi.
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