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Nishinomaru Garden: Sengan Yagura, Inui Yagura & Japan’s Only Gunpowder Storehouse

Osaka Castle's Nishinomaru Garden: Sengan Yagura & Inui Yagura (ICP 1620) + Japan's only stone gunpowder storehouse — personally visited. 9 spots, ¥200.

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Otemon Gate & Tamon Yagura: Osaka Castle’s Historic Main Entrance

Otemon Gate, Osaka Castle: Tamon Yagura (ICP, 1628), Japan's largest castle stones & kokuinseki walls — personally visited. 5 spots with on-site photos.

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Inside Tokyo Imperial Palace: Free Public Tour Guide

The official Imperial Palace public tour takes you inside the usually closed grounds, past Nijubashi, surviving turrets, and the site of Edo Castle's former keep. Entry is free — this guide covers booking, ID requirements, and what you'll see.

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Otemon Gate: Edo Castle’s Main Entrance Explained | East Gardens Guide

Otemon was Edo Castle's principal gate — the entrance used by lords visiting the Shogun. Today it marks the start of the East Gardens walk. This guide explains what you're looking at and why it matters.

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The 47 Ronin Incident Site at Edo Castle: A Fujimi-yagura Area Guide

Matsu-no-Oroka — the corridor inside Edo Castle where the 47 Ronin incident began — is now part of the Imperial Palace East Gardens. This guide covers the site, Fujimi-yagura turret, and what survives from the original castle.

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Where Edo Castle’s Main Tower Once Stood: Honmaru Area Guide

The Honmaru was the heart of Edo Castle — home to the Shogun's palace and the Ooku inner chambers. Today you can climb the stone keep base where Japan's largest tower once stood. This guide explains what to look for.

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Ninomaru Area Guide: Garden, Teahouse, and Historic Gates

The Ninomaru Area holds one of the East Gardens' best-preserved historic gates, a traditional teahouse, and a landscaped garden — less visited than the Honmaru, but worth the extra few minutes.

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Imperial Palace Outer Grounds Walk: Gates, Moats, and Chidorigafuchi

A complete guide to walking the outer circuit of Tokyo Imperial Palace — covering Edo Castle's surviving gates, stone moats, and Chidorigafuchi. Free to walk any time, with no entry required.

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Edo Castle Ruins Today: The Imperial Palace East Gardens, Public Tour & Inui Street

Edo Castle today is the free Imperial Palace East Gardens, about 15 minutes from Tokyo Station. See the surviving Fujimi-yagura turret and gates, climb the keep base, and add the free public tour and the seasonal Inui Street opening.

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Tokugawa Ieyasu’s Historic Landmarks in Ueno, Ochanomizu, and Korakuen

Explore the historic landmarks of Tokugawa Ieyasu in Tokyo, including Ueno Toshogu Shrine, Kan’ei-ji Temple, Yushima Tenmangu, and more. Discover their rich history, cultural significance, and travel tips for an unforgettable journey through Edo-era heritage.

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