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A Midsummer Return to Hamamatsu: A Day Exploring Landmarks Linked to Tokugawa Ieyasu

Walk in Tokugawa Ieyasu’s footsteps in Hamamatsu. From Hamamatsu Castle to hidden shrines and graves, explore Sengoku history beyond typical sightseeing.

2025.08.02

Ieyasu Travel JournalTokugawa IeyasuTokyo Area

Azuchi Castle – Outer Grounds Guide

Explore Oda Nobunaga’s Azuchi Castle outer grounds—visit Castle Navi Museum, Ishibe Shrine, and historic spots rich in Sengoku-era romance.

2025.07.27

Nobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaOsaka-Kyoto Area

William Adams (Miura Anjin) Travel Guide: Yokosuka Edition

Explore Miura Anjin’s legacy in Yokosuka with this self-guided walking tour. Visit Anjinzuka Memorial, Kashima Shrine, and Jōdoji Temple, tracing Japan’s first English samurai.

2025.07.23

Anjin Travel GuideMiura Anjin(William Adams)Tokyo Area

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

Miura Anjin’s Legacy in Tokyo: Historical Spots to Explore

Just steps from Tokyo Station, find the real site of SHŌGUN’s Anjin. Explore William Adams’ Edo-era residence on Anjin Street in modern Nihonbashi.

2025.06.14

Anjin Travel GuideTokyo Area

Uraga — Historic Sites Associated with Miura Anjin

Discover the port town where SHŌGUN’s Anjin helped shape Japan’s global future. Explore Uraga, where William Adams dreamed of international trade.

2025.06.14

Anjin Travel GuideTokyo 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