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Walking Azuchi Castle’s Otemichi | The Main Approach and 7 Historic Sites

Walk Azuchi Castle's main approach past seven historic sites, including mansion sites traditionally linked to Hideyoshi and Toshiie, with maps and 360° views.

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3 Temples Linked to Nobunaga and Azuchi Castle | Chokoji, Saikoji and Kotakuji

Visit three temples tied to Nobunaga and Azuchi Castle: Chokoji's former Sokenji gate, Saikoji and the Azuchi Debate, and Kotakuji's relocated-gate tradition.

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Sokenji Temple Ruins at Azuchi Castle | Pagoda, Nio Gate and Main Hall Site

See Sokenji's Three-Story Pagoda and Nio Gate—both Important Cultural Properties—plus the former main hall and fortified gate remains within Azuchi Castle.

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Walking Azuchi Castle’s Main Enclosure | 11 Sites from Kuroganemon Gate to the Keep Base

Explore 11 sites in Azuchi Castle's main enclosure, including Kuroganemon Gate, the Honmaru foundation stones, Nobunaga's Mausoleum, and the former keep base.

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Shizugatake Sengoku Station: The Complete Guide

Visited on site in May 2026: a complete guide to Shizugatake Sengoku Station in Yogo, Nagahama, Shiga — free admission, 20-30 free parking spaces, visit times, and goshuin stamps, part of the Kita-Omi Toyotomi Expo tied to the 1583 Battle of Shizugatake.

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Battle of Okehazama: Oda Nobunaga’s Legendary Upset Over Imagawa Yoshimoto

Explore all 8 sites connected to the 1560 Battle of Okehazama, where Oda Nobunaga defeated Imagawa Yoshimoto against overwhelming odds. A first-hand guide to Toyoake City and Nagoya's Midori Ward, with access, parking, and festival information.

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Odaka Castle Ruins, Washizu Fort & Marune Fort: A 120-Minute Walk Through the Opening Battles of Okehazama

Walk the opening battlefields of the 1560 Battle of Okehazama near Nagoya: Odaka Castle Ruins, Washizu Fort and Marune Fort on a self-guided 120-minute route, based on an on-site visit in January 2026.

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Takeda Castle Ruins: A Complete Guide to Japan’s “Castle in the Sky”

Explore mountaintop stone walls in 360°. Includes hiking routes, train access from Himeji and how the castle walk differs from the famous cloud viewpoint.

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NHK Taiga Drama Special Exhibition “Toyotomi Brothers!” Osaka Complete Guide

A first-hand report from the Osaka Museum of History's NHK Taiga Drama Special Exhibition "Toyotomi Brothers!" (BROTHERS IN ARMS), visited July 17, 2026 — exhibits, the one photo-friendly area, tickets, and access.

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Mount Tennōzan & the Yamazaki Battlefield: Castle Ruins, Monument, and Kofun Guide

Field-checked in April 2026: see how Mount Tennōzan, Yamazaki Castle Ruins, the monument and flat battlefield differ, with three routes and access from Kyoto or Osaka.

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