Osaka-Kyoto Area

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

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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

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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

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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 GuideOsaka-Kyoto AreaToyotomi Hidenaga

The Lion and the Peony: A Complete Guide to the Yamato Koriyama Taiga Drama Museum

A firsthand visit to the Yamato Koriyama Taiga Drama Museum. Discover the lion and peony symbolism hidden in the costumes, the frugal design philosophy behind Hidenaga's wardrobe, the 4K theater, and the local history displays — with photos throughout. Also covers nearby spots including Shungakuin Temple and the Higashi Tamon Turret, plus how this museum compares to the ones in Nakamura and Nagahama.

2026.03.23

Hidenaga Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto AreaTaiga DramaToyotomi Hidenaga

How to Visit Odani Castle Ruins: Access from Kawake Station, Trail Map & Highlights

Planning a visit to Odani Castle Ruins? Get walking times from Kawake Station, trail maps, and highlights from the Honmaru to Sannoumaru — plus tips on the museum, rainy days, and the Azai clan's dramatic last stand.

2026.03.19

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Shiga / Nagahama | Toyotomi Brothers! Kita-Ōmi Nagahama Taiga Drama Museum — Another Way to Experience the Drama in Nagahama’s Castle Town

Experience the world of the NHK Taiga drama Toyotomi Brothers! in Nagahama, Shiga. An on-site review of the Kita-Ōmi Nagahama Taiga Drama Museum—featuring costumes and props, actor interviews, making-of footage, and even an original video on the Battle of Okehazama.

2026.03.01

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Kyotango ~Where Hosokawa Gracia Lived in Hiding and Confinement~

I walked and photographed Kyotango–Miyazu–Maizuru, tracing Hosokawa Garasha (SHOGUN’s Toda Mariko model) through falls, castles, and prayer.

2026.01.17

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

360° panoramas of Azuchi Castle's Tenshudai keep base, Nio Gate, Maeda & Hideyoshi residences, and Buddhist Footprint Stone. Personally photographed on-site in 2025.

2025.11.18

Nobunaga Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area

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

Walk the Otemichi and Main Compound pathways of Azuchi Castle in immersive 360°. Personally photographed on-site—steep stone steps, Kurogane Gate, and Tenshudai approach.

2025.11.18

Nobunaga Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto Area