Tokugawa Ieyasu

Nijo Castle: Honmaru Area 1 Higashi-bashi, the Honmaru Yaguramon & the Castle Itself

The bridge an emperor crossed, the Yaguramon gate that survived the 1788 fire, and the Meiji-era Honmaru Garden — four spots with dates, maps and photos.

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August 2025: Nikko Toshogu Shrine – Special Prayer Tour in the Shogun’s Seated Chamber | Travel Diary

Join our 2025 travel diary at Nikko Toshogu Shrine—featuring the Shogun’s Chamber prayer, Yomeimon Gate, the Sleeping Cat, and hidden paths rarely seen.

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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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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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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.