Kansai 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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Aichi 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.
Hideyoshi Travel Guide 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!
Kansai Yokoyama Castle Ruins Guide: Access, History & Hiking Routes
A practical guide to Yokoyama Castle Ruins in Shiga, where Toyotomi Hideyoshi first served as castellan. Includes Ōhara Kannonji Temple, Ishida Mitsunari sites, South and North Castle ruins, hiking route warnings, visit times, and 360° panorama photos.
Kansai Toyotomi Brothers! Taiga Drama Museum & Related Exhibitions: Complete Venue Guide [2026]
A complete guide to all eight venues across three areas—Nagoya/Nakamura, Nagahama, and Yamato-Koriyama. In addition to admission fees, exhibition periods, and access information, this guide also includes links to firsthand visit reports. You’ll also find venue-by-venue highlights and practical tips on the best way to explore each site.
Hidenaga Travel Guide NHK VR Toyotomi Osaka Castle: Experience Report & Guide | Shibuya, Tokyo
Full experience report of NHK VR "Samurai's Dream: The Ghosts of Osaka Castle" at Shibuya BEAM, Tokyo. Walk through Toyotomi Hideyoshi's lost castle in VR, witness the Siege of Osaka, and step inside a full-scale Golden Tea Room. Tickets, access, practical tips, and honest review.
Hidenaga Travel Guide Inside a Castle Turret You Can’t Normally Enter: 300+ Artifacts at the ‘Hidenaga and the History of Koriyama’ Exhibition
Visit the "Hidenaga and the History of Koriyama" exhibition inside Koriyama Castle's Higashi Tamon Turret — normally closed to the public. 300+ artifacts, ¥300 admission.
Hidenaga Travel Guide Yamato Koriyama & Hidenaga — The Complete Walking Guide for Fans of Toyotomi Brothers!
A walking guide to Yamato Koriyama's Hidenaga-related sites, inspired by the Taiga Drama Toyotomi Brothers! Covers a model route from Kintetsu Koriyama Station, estimated walking times, navigation tips for tricky spots, and booking information for Tosenji Temple — everything you need for a complete visit.
Hidenaga Travel Guide Yamato Koriyama Castle Ruins | Walking Hidenaga’s Castle in the World of Toyotomi Brothers!
Inspired by the 2026 Taiga Drama Toyotomi Brothers!? Start at Yamato Koriyama Castle Ruins. A 7-minute walk from the station takes you from the masugata stone walls at the Kurogane-mon site through the reconstructed main gate, across the rebuilt Gokuraku Bridge (2021), up to the castle keep viewing platform, and on to the Information Hall (opened 2023) — a complete route through Hidenaga's castle-building legacy.
Kansai The Lion and the Peony: A Complete Guide to the Yamato Koriyama Taiga Drama Museum
A firsthand visit to the Yamato Koriyama Taiga Drama Museum. Discover the lion and peony symbolism hidden in the costumes, the frugal design philosophy behind Hidenaga's wardrobe, the 4K theater, and the local history displays — with photos throughout. Also covers nearby spots including Shungakuin Temple and the Higashi Tamon Turret, plus how this museum compares to the ones in Nakamura and Nagahama.
