Kinki Region

Honno-ji Temple, Former Honnoji Site & Nanbanji: Nobunaga Kyoto Guide

The current Honno-ji Temple was rebuilt in 1592 — the actual 1582 incident site is a separate location nearby. This guide covers all three connected spots: the rebuilt temple (Nobunaga memorial, museum, goshuin), the original site, and the lost Nanbanji church marker.

2026.05.28

Kinki RegionKyotoNobunaga Travel GuideOda Nobunaga

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.

2026.05.26

Kinki RegionNobunaga Travel GuideOda Nobunagashiga

Toyokuni Byo — The Mausoleum of Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Toyokuni Byo is Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s mausoleum on Amidagamine in Kyoto. This guide explains how it differs from Toyokuni Shrine, what remains today, the stone steps, access, and practical tips for visiting.

2026.05.24

Hideyoshi Travel GuideKinki RegionToyotomi Hideyoshi

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!

2026.05.20

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Anegawa Battlefield—Free Admission, Cycling Highlights, and Complete Access Guide

Just 20 minutes by bicycle from Nagahama Station and free to enter. Based on on-site reporting, this guide covers eight key spots including Nobunaga’s Jinkui no Yanagi, the 1,300-year-old giant cedar at Nagareoka Shrine, and Chihara, with visit times and parking information included.

2026.05.19

Ieyasu Travel GuideKinki RegionNobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaTokugawa Ieyasushiga

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.

2026.05.19

Hideyoshi Travel GuideIeyasu Travel GuideKinki RegionNobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaTokugawa IeyasuToyotomi Hideyoshishiga

Yokoyama Castle Ruins Guide: Access, History & Hiking Routes

A practical guide to Yokoyama Castle Ruins in Shiga, where Toyotomi Hideyoshi first served as castellan. Includes Ōhara Kannonji Temple, Ishida Mitsunari sites, South and North Castle ruins, hiking route warnings, visit times, and 360° panorama photos.

2026.05.03

Hidenaga Travel GuideHideyoshi Travel GuideKinki RegionNobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaToyotomi HidenagaToyotomi Hideyoshishiga

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.

2026.04.24

Hideyoshi Travel GuideKinki RegionNobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaToyotomi Hideyoshishiga

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.

2026.03.24

Hidenaga Travel GuideKinki RegionTaiga DramaToyotomi Hidenaga

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

A walking guide to Yamato Koriyama's Hidenaga-related sites, inspired by the Taiga Drama Toyotomi Brothers! Covers a model route from Kintetsu Koriyama Station, estimated walking times, navigation tips for tricky spots, and booking information for Tosenji Temple — everything you need for a complete visit.

2026.03.23

Hidenaga Travel GuideKinki RegionToyotomi Hidenaga