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Shizugatake: The Chairlift, the Summit Walk, and the 1583 Battle

The chairlift doesn't take you all the way up. Based on an actual visit — the unpaved path and log steps from the upper station, and 360° views toward Lake Yogo and Lake Biwa — this guide covers what's left of the Shizugatake fort and how to see it.

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Toyotomi Brothers! Filming Locations & Historic Sites Map Index | Kiyosu, Okehazama, Odani Castle & More

A map index of every castle, battlefield, and historic site featured in NHK's Toyotomi Brothers! — Kiyosu, Okehazama, Odani Castle and more, visited firsthand.

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

A firsthand early-morning climb through Takeda Castle Ruins' stone walls and keep foundation — plus access from Takeda Station and how it differs from Mt. Ritsuunkyo.

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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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Wakayama Castle Visitor Guide: All 3 Areas and 21 Spots, with Access and Admission

See all 3 areas and 21 spots of Wakayama Castle: admission fees, hours, and the 60-minute train route from Osaka. Written from an actual visit.

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Wakayama Castle’s Keep and Honmaru: Reading the Linked-Keep Complex on Foot

Everything to know before visiting Wakayama Castle's keep: hours, ¥410 admission, and what's inside one of Japan's three great linked-keep complexes.

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Momijidani Garden and the Onbashi Corridor Bridge: The Complete Guide to Wakayama Castle’s Nishinomaru

See Wakayama Castle's free Momijidani Garden and the rare Onbashi Corridor Bridge, best in late Nov–early Dec. A firsthand guide to all 4 nishinomaru spots.

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NHK Taiga Drama Exhibition “Toyotomi Brothers!”　Nagoya Venue — A First-Hand Report

The Nagoya run has ended, but this first-hand Tokugawa Art Museum report helps Osaka and Tokyo visitors see what was shown, what may change, and what to check before visiting.

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Toyotomi Great Return Station & Kohoku Library | A 30-Minute Guide to the Battle of Shizugatake in Kinomoto

Visit Toyotomi Great Return Station inside JR Kinomoto Station, just beyond the ticket gates, and the special exhibition at Kohoku Library, a five-minute walk from the station. In 30 to 40 minutes, free of charge, you can explore a diorama of the Battle of Shizugatake, old battlefield maps, and the mystery of the Seven Spears. Step into the setting of the 2026 taiga drama “Toyotomi Brothers!

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