8. Explore More: Samurai History and Travel Guides
You’ve followed the world of SHŌGUN—now it’s time to walk deeper into real Japanese history.
This site offers a growing library of travel guides, historical profiles, and curated routes that help you explore Japan through the footsteps of its greatest warlords, thinkers, and forgotten heroes. Whether you’re planning a trip or just eager to learn more, these handpicked guides will take you beyond the screen.
🗡️ Warlord Profiles – Meet the Real Power Players
Dive deeper into the lives, strategies, and legacies of the men who shaped Japan’s destiny.
- 📘 Tokugawa Ieyasu – Master of Strategy
- 📘 Oda Nobunaga – The Revolutionary Daimyo(Under Construction)
- 📘 Toyotomi Hideyoshi – From Peasant to Power
- 📘 William Adams – The Englishman Who Became Samurai
🏯 Castle & Battlefield Guides – Explore the Real Sites
Visit the fortresses, ruins, and battlegrounds where history was made.
- 🏰 Nagoya Castle – Ieyasu’s Tower of Power
- 🏰 Osaka Castle – Hideyoshi’s Legacy
- 🏯 Edo Castle – Where Strategy Was Forged
- ⚔️ Sekigahara Battlefield – Japan’s Turning Point(Under Construction)
🧭 Themed Travel Routes – Walk in Their Footsteps
Plan your own historical adventure with custom itineraries built from firsthand visits.
- 🗺️ Nikko Toshogu – walking Tour
- 🗺️ Miura Anjin Trail – Following the Real Blackthorne
- 🗺️ Lady Mariko’s Path – Faith and Tragedy(Under Construction)
🏞️ Explore by Region – History Across Japan
Organized geographically for easy planning—perfect for travelers.
- 🗾 Tokyo Region – Castles, Cemeteries, and Courtly Power
- 🌸 Kyoto–Osaka – Palaces, Plots, and the Taikō’s Shadow
- 🏞️ Nagoya–Gifu – Warlord Strongholds and Battlefields
💬 Want more?
Let me know what you’d like to see next—or request a custom itinerary via Instagram