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Special Report: Exclusive Access to Himeji Castle’s Hishi-no-Mon Gate

A first-person report from the special autumn 2025 opening of Himeji Castle's Hishi-no-Mon Gate interior — the Aoi-crest lacquered chest, the view from inside, and what it revealed about the castle's defenses. The exhibit has since closed.
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Ieyasu Travel Journal

A Historical Journey Through Kaneiji Temple: Walking Among the Resting Places of the Tokugawa Shoguns

Join a historical walking tour through Kaneiji Temple in Ueno, exploring the Tokugawa mausoleums, temple schools, and the legacy of Great Priest Tenkai.
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Chubu/Central Japan

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.
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Himeji Castle Area 0: Complete Guide – Table of Contents

The full Himeji Castle guide, organized into 6 areas and 90 spots — from the Main Gate and Princess Sen's Nishi-no-Maru quarters to the National Treasure Main Keep and Kōkoen Garden. Jump straight to the area you want to explore.
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Himeji Castle Area 3: Main Keep and Connecting Towers

Follow the labyrinth of gates — I-no-Mon to Mizunorokumon — up to Himeji Castle's National Treasure Main Keep, Osakabe Shrine, and the connected East and West Small Keeps. 23 spots.
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Kansai

Himeji Castle Area 4: East Bailey and Okiku’s Well

From the Bizenmaru compound beneath the Main Keep to the legendary Okiku's Well, explore Himeji Castle's East Bailey — its final gates, Harakirimaru, and the Taiko drum turret.
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Himeji Castle Area 6: Gardens, Shrines and Surroundings

Explore the quiet outer edges of Himeji Castle — Kōkoen Garden, the Otokoyama shrines linked to Princess Sen, and the scattered gate ruins and moat remnants of the old castle town.
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Kansai

Himeji Castle Area 5: Moats, Stone Walls and Defenses

Trace Himeji Castle's outer defenses — the elegant Ōugi no Kōbai fan-shaped slope, the Ninomaru defensive grounds, the Sangoku-bori moat, and stone walls tied to Kuroda
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Kansai

Himeji Castle Area 2: Nishi-no-Maru – The Princess’s Retreat

Explore Nishi-no-Maru, the West Bailey where Princess Sen (Senhime) once lived. The Keshō Yagura turret, the 240-meter Hyakken Rōka corridor, and 12 spots with access and history.
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Kansai

Himeji Castle Area 1: Main Gate and Outer Grounds

Walk Himeji Castle's outer approach: Sakuramon Bridge, Otemon Gate, the World Heritage monument, and the imposing Hishi-no-Mon Gate. 11 spots with access, timing, and history.
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