Nagoya-Gifu Area

Gifu Castle Visitor Guide 2026 — Ruins, Routes & What to See During the Closure

Inabayama Castle — later renamed Gifu Castle by Nobunaga — is featured in the 2026 Taiga Drama. The keep closes May 2026, but stone walls & ruins stay open. Routes & access inside.

2026.03.07

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Toyotomi Brothers! Exploring Sunomata Ichiya Castle: A Guide to the Site and the Taikōki Legend

A complete guide to Sumomata Ichiyajo Castle (Sunomata Historical Museum). We cover parking gate hours, car and bus access, estimated visit time, key highlights, and the nearby Toyokuni Shrine. Explore the legendary "overnight castle" from the Taiko-ki through the lens of the actual site.

2026.03.01

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Exploring Nobunaga’s Gifu: A Practical Guide to Sites, Transit, and Goshuin

Inabayama / Gifu Castle — Nobunaga's stronghold featured in the 2026 Taiga Drama. Half- or full-day routes from Gifu Station, with walk/bus tips, time estimates & goshuin info.

2026.02.11

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The Complete Komakiyama Castle Travel Guide

Visit Komakiyama Castle, key to the 1584 Komaki–Nagakute conflict. Follow the best route via Rekishiru Komaki, ramparts, moats & gates (60–90 min).

2026.02.08

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The Complete Inuyama Castle Travel Guide: Honmachi Street Route, the Main Tower, and Urakuen Garden

A complete guide to Inuyama Castle—back in the spotlight thanks to NHK’s 2026 Taiga drama Toyotomi Brothers. Follow the most photogenic approach from Honmachi Street to the National Treasure main tower, then continue to Urakuen Garden (Jo-an teahouse) and the relocated gates, including the Uchida Gate, without getting lost.

2026.02.08

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“Toyotomi Brothers!” Nagahama Pilgrimage Guide｜Taiga Drama Museum + 3 Must-See Spots

Visit Nagahama—the “rise-to-power town” of NHK’s 2026 Taiga drama Toyotomi Brothers!. Experience the limited-time Toyotomi Brothers! Hokukonō Nagahama Taiga Drama Museum (Daitsū-ji Temple, General Assembly Hall), then follow a handpicked pilgrimage route to Nagahama Castle, Nagahama Hōkoku Shrine, and Chikubushima Island. Walk the places where Hideyoshi’s bold ambition and Hidenaga’s steady governance clicked into place—and feel the brothers’ division of roles come alive on-site.

2026.01.28

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Walking Nobunaga’s Path: The Complete Guide to Kiyosu

Explore Kiyosu, where Oda Nobunaga united Owari and set off for the Battle of Okehazama. This walking guide covers the Kiyosu Conference site, Sojen-ji's "Burned Helmet," Kiyosu Castle's interactive theater, and Kiyosu Park. Perfect for cherry blossoms and fans of the 2026 drama "Toyotomi Kyodai!" Includes maps and photos.

2026.01.25

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Nagoya Nakamura Ward Travel Guide: Toyotomi Hideyoshi & Hidenaga’s “Brothers in Arms” Heritage Sites

Watched the Taiga drama 'Brothers in Arms'? Visit Nakamura Ward in Nagoya, the legendary birthplace of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Hidenaga. A walkable pilgrimage guide with maps and travel tips.

2026.01.15

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Nagoya Castle – Table of Contents

Discover every corner of Nagoya Castle with this full walking guide—explore gardens, gates, turrets, moats, and museum zones with historical context and map.

2025.04.13

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