Osaka-Kyoto Area

Azuchi Castle 360° Panorama Tour | Panoramic Views of the Tenshudai and Nio Gate

Experience Azuchi Castle’s Tenshudai, Nio Gate, the former residence of Toshiie Maeda, and the former residence of Hashiba Hideyoshi in immersive 360° panoramas. Easily grasp elevation changes and spatial relationships—perfect for preparing before your visit. Explore the “core areas” of Azuchi Castle as if you were standing right there.

2025.11.18

Nobunaga Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

Azuchi Castle 360° Panorama Tour | Otemichi and the Main Compound Pathways

Experience the path from Azuchi Castle’s Otemichi up through the Main Compound, Kurogane Gate, and toward the Tenshudai in full 360°. View the steep stone steps, key junctions, and the spatial layout around the Tenshudai just as you would on-site—right from your smartphone. An ideal virtual tour for preparing before your visit.

2025.11.18

Nobunaga Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

The Definitive Guide to Nijo-jo Castle

Where shoguns met emperors—plan your visit to Kyoto’s Nijo-jo Castle with hours, access, highlights, maps, photo spots, and quiet “outside-the-walls” gems.

2025.10.05

Ieyasu Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

Special Report: Exclusive Access to Himeji Castle’s Hishi-no-Mon Gate

Step inside Himeji Castle’s Hishi-no-Mon Gate—rarely open to the public. Discover its rich history, interior views, and samurai secrets during this 2025 special event.

2025.09.15

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Things to Do Near Azuchi Castle – Nobunaga Spots Around the Ruins

Visiting Azuchi Castle? This English guide shows 17 Nobunaga-related spots—museums, shrines, and hidden ruins—within walking distance of Azuchi Station, with route times and tips.

2025.07.27

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Azuchi Castle Ruins

Explore Azuchi Castle Ruins, Oda Nobunaga’s visionary fortress. Discover samurai residences, historic gates, and seasonal beauty in Shiga, Japan.

2025.07.06

Nobunaga Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

Etchū-no-I (Etchū Well): The Final Moments of Hosokawa Gracia

Discover the real site of Lady Mariko’s final stand. Visit Etchū Well in Osaka—where Hosokawa Gracia chose faith over fear in a samurai’s death.

2025.06.13

Gracia Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

Sōzen-ji Temple: The Resting Place of Hosokawa Gracia

Discover the real-life Lady Mariko at Sōzen-ji Temple in Osaka—final resting place of Hosokawa Gracia, the samurai woman behind the legend.

2025.06.12

Gracia Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

Shōryūji Castle: Real-Life Mariko’s Home

Discover Shōryūji Castle, where Lady Gracia—said to inspire Mariko from Shogun—began her married life. History, faith, and drama await.

2025.06.11

Gracia Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

Overview Page Introduction (for “Himeji Castle”)

Discover Himeji Castle through this overview page featuring Japan’s finest surviving samurai fortress, plus links to top 7 spots and a full history guide.

2025.05.19

Hideyoshi Travel GuideIeyasu Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area