Hidenaga Travel Guide

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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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