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Things to Do Near Azuchi Castle – Nobunaga Spots Around the Ruins

Visiting Azuchi Castle? This English guide shows 17 Nobunaga-related spots—museums, shrines, and hidden ruins—within walking distance of Azuchi Station, with route times and tips.

2025.07.27

Nobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaOsaka-Kyoto Area

William Adams in Yokosuka: A Self-Guided Walk to Anjinzuka, Kashima Shrine, and Jodoji Temple

Follow the footsteps of William Adams, the English samurai known as Miura Anjin, on a self-guided walk through Yokosuka. Visit Anjinzuka, a National Historic Site, Kashima Shrine, and Jodoji Temple with access tips, highlights, walking times, maps, and panoramic photos. Free admission.

2025.07.23

Anjin Travel GuideMiura Anjin(William Adams)Tokyo Area

Azuchi Castle Ruins

Personally visited guide to Azuchi Castle Ruins—15 spots from the Otemichi to the Tenshudai, with maps, admission, and on-site tips. Nobunaga's lost fortress explored.

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

Osaka Castle Park: All 4 Areas Explored – Spots, History & Visitor Guide

Personally visited guide to Osaka Castle Park — all 4 areas: Otemon, Nishinomaru, Honmaru & Northern Stronghold. 20+ spots with photos, hours & admission

2025.05.04

Hidenaga Travel GuideHideyoshi Travel GuideIeyasu Travel GuideOsaka-Kyoto AreaTokugawa IeyasuToyotomi HidenagaToyotomi Hideyoshi