Castles & Castle Ruins

Genbao Castle Ruins: Shibata Katsuie’s Headquarters in the 1583 Battle of Shizugatake

See Genbao Castle’s earthworks through on-site photos and 360° panoramas, then follow the route we walked with access tips and Shizugatake history.

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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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Explore Sokenji’s Nio Gate and Buddha’s Footprint Stone in 360°

View Sokenji's Important Cultural Property Nio Gate from five positions, then examine the Buddha's Footprint Stone in two more 360° panoramas.

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Tour the Sites Linked to Hideyoshi and Toshiie in 360° | Azuchi Castle

Explore mansion sites linked by tradition to Hideyoshi and Maeda Toshiie in ten 360° views, from the stable area to the upper terrace before your visit.

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Walking Azuchi Castle’s Otemichi | The Main Approach and 7 Historic Sites

Walk Azuchi Castle's main approach past seven historic sites, including mansion sites traditionally linked to Hideyoshi and Toshiie, with maps and 360° views.

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3 Temples Linked to Nobunaga and Azuchi Castle | Chokoji, Saikoji and Kotakuji

Visit three temples tied to Nobunaga and Azuchi Castle: Chokoji's former Sokenji gate, Saikoji and the Azuchi Debate, and Kotakuji's relocated-gate tradition.

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Sokenji Temple Ruins at Azuchi Castle | Pagoda, Nio Gate and Main Hall Site

See Sokenji's Three-Story Pagoda and Nio Gate—both Important Cultural Properties—plus the former main hall and fortified gate remains within Azuchi Castle.

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Walking Azuchi Castle’s Main Enclosure | 11 Sites from Kuroganemon Gate to the Keep Base

Explore 11 sites in Azuchi Castle's main enclosure, including Kuroganemon Gate, the Honmaru foundation stones, Nobunaga's Mausoleum, and the former keep base.

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Odaka Castle Ruins, Washizu Fort & Marune Fort: A 120-Minute Walk Through the Opening Battles of Okehazama

Walk the opening battlefields of the 1560 Battle of Okehazama near Nagoya: Odaka Castle Ruins, Washizu Fort and Marune Fort on a self-guided 120-minute route, based on an on-site visit in January 2026.

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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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