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Aichi

Nagoya Castle: Honmaru Area Vol.1

Explore Nagoya Castle’s Honmaru area through historic gates and turrets that survived 400 years of history, from samurai defenses to imperial restorations.
Aichi

Nagoya Castle: Ninomaru Area Vol.4

Uncover Nagoya Castle’s hidden stories through stone monuments and statues that echo political drama, samurai honor, and architectural brilliance.
Aichi

Nagoya Castle: Ninomaru Area Vol.3

Follow a quiet trail through Nagoya Castle’s Ninomaru Garden to explore secret gates, historic teahouses, and ruins linked to Oda Nobunaga’s early life.
Aichi

Nagoya Castle: Ninomaru Area Vol.2

Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru area, Soketsu teahouse, Edo period architecture, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nanban plaster wall, Kita Ankyo, Japanese castle drainage, sukiya-zukuri, Nagoya garden ruins, historical infrastructure Japan, castle defense structures, Nagoya sightseeing
Aichi

Nagoya Castle: Ninomaru Area Vol.1

Explore the eastern side of Nagoya Castle, where Edo-period architecture, blooming gardens, and historical ruins create a perfect blend of culture and nature.
Aichi

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.
Ieyasu Travel Journal

Joining the Public Opening of Inui Street at the Imperial Palace — A Special Morning Woven with History and Nature

One early spring day, when the first signs of the season’s change began to appear, I took part in the special public ope...
Ieyasu Travel Guide Detailed

Imperial Palace Inui Street: Visiting the Usually Off-Limits Inner Road

Inui Street runs through the inner grounds of Tokyo Imperial Palace — normally closed to the public, but open each spring and autumn. This guide explains how to enter, what to expect, and what you'll see along the route.
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Northern Stronghold: Where Toyotomi Hideyori & Lady Yodo Made Their Last Stand

Osaka Castle Northern Stronghold: seppuku site of Hideyori & Lady Yodo (1615), Hidden Bailey, Higo Stone & Aoya Gate — personally visited. 7 spots, free.
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Detailed

Honmaru at Osaka Castle: Sakuramon Gate, the 108-Ton Takoishi & Toyotomi’s Buried Walls

Osaka Castle Honmaru: 108-ton Takoishi, underground Toyotomi walls (buried 1615), Kinzo Gold Storehouse & Main Tower — personally visited. 9 spots.