Gracia Travel Guide Kyotango ~Where Hosokawa Gracia Lived in Hiding and Confinement~
I walked and photographed KyotangoāMiyazuāMaizuru, tracing Hosokawa Garasha (SHOGUNās Toda Mariko model) through falls, castles, and prayer.
Osaka-Kyoto Area
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Nobunaga Travel Guide Azuchi Castle 360Ā° Panorama Tour | Panoramic Views of the Tenshudai and Nio Gate
Experience Azuchi Castleās Tenshudai, Nio Gate, the former residence of Toshiie Maeda, and the former residence of Hashiba Hideyoshi in immersive 360Ā° panoramas. Easily grasp elevation changes and spatial relationshipsāperfect for preparing before your visit. Explore the ācore areasā of Azuchi Castle as if you were standing right there.
Nobunaga Travel Guide Azuchi Castle 360Ā° Panorama Tour | Otemichi and the Main Compound Pathways
Experience the path from Azuchi Castleās Otemichi up through the Main Compound, Kurogane Gate, and toward the Tenshudai in full 360Ā°. View the steep stone steps, key junctions, and the spatial layout around the Tenshudai just as you would on-siteāright from your smartphone. An ideal virtual tour for preparing before your visit.
Ieyasu Travel Guide The Definitive Guide to Nijo-jo Castle
Where shoguns met emperorsāplan your visit to Kyotoās Nijo-jo Castle with hours, access, highlights, maps, photo spots, and quiet āoutside-the-wallsā gems.
Hideyoshi Travel Journal Special Report: Exclusive Access to Himeji Castleās Hishi-no-Mon Gate
Step inside Himeji Castleās Hishi-no-Mon Gateārarely open to the public. Discover its rich history, interior views, and samurai secrets during this 2025 special event.
Nobunaga Travel Guide Things to Do Near Azuchi Castle ā Nobunaga Spots Around the Ruins
Visiting Azuchi Castle? This English guide shows 17 Nobunaga-related spotsāmuseums, shrines, and hidden ruinsāwithin walking distance of Azuchi Station, with route times and tips.
Nobunaga Travel Guide Azuchi Castle Ruins
Explore Azuchi Castle Ruins, Oda Nobunagaās visionary fortress. Discover samurai residences, historic gates, and seasonal beauty in Shiga, Japan.
Gracia Travel Guide Etchū-no-I (Etchū Well): The Final Moments of Hosokawa Gracia
Discover the real site of Lady Marikoās final stand. Visit EtchÅ« Well in Osakaāwhere Hosokawa Gracia chose faith over fear in a samuraiās death.
Gracia Travel Guide SÅzen-ji Temple: The Resting Place of Hosokawa Gracia
Discover the real-life Lady Mariko at SÅzen-ji Temple in Osakaāfinal resting place of Hosokawa Gracia, the samurai woman behind the legend.
Gracia Travel Guide ShÅryÅ«ji Castle: Real-Life Marikoās Home
Discover ShÅryÅ«ji Castle, where Lady Graciaāsaid to inspire Mariko from Shogunābegan her married life. History, faith, and drama await.
