Castles & Castle Ruins

A Midsummer Return to Hamamatsu: A Day Exploring Landmarks Linked to Tokugawa Ieyasu

Walk in Tokugawa Ieyasu’s footsteps in Hamamatsu. From Hamamatsu Castle to hidden shrines and graves, explore Sengoku history beyond typical sightseeing.

Chubu/Central JapanIeyasu Travel JournalKantoShizuokaTokugawa Ieyasu

18 Things to See Around Azuchi Castle | Museums, Ruins and a Cycling Route

Explore 18 sites around Azuchi Castle and Azuchi Station, from museums and castle-town ruins to the Seminario, with maps and a suggested cycling route.

KansaiNobunaga Travel GuideOda NobunagaShiga

Azuchi Castle Ruins Visitor Guide 2026 | Access, Routes and What to See

Plan your visit to Azuchi Castle Ruins with current admission, opening hours, access, maps, suggested routes, and area guides based on repeated on-site visits.

KansaiNobunaga Travel GuideShiga

Osaka Castle: A Visit to the Toyotomi Stone Wall Exhibition – A Historical Immersion Journal

A first-hand visit to Osaka Castle's Toyotomi Stone Wall Museum, opened April 2025 — the preserved underground stone walls of Toyotomi-era Osaka Castle, traces of Summer Siege fire damage, and firsthand hours, admission, and access details.

Hideyoshi Travel JournalKansaiOsaka

The Historic Stage of Lady Gracia’s Newlywed Life

A first-hand guide to Shōryūji Castle, Hosokawa Gracia's newlywed home in Nagaokakyō, Kyoto. Free admission, 5 spots, and the North Gate stone walls.

Gracia Travel GuideKansaiKyoto

Himeji Castle Area 0: Complete Guide – Table of Contents

The full Himeji Castle guide, organized into 6 areas and 90 spots — from the Main Gate and Princess Sen's Nishi-no-Maru quarters to the National Treasure Main Keep and Kōkoen Garden. Jump straight to the area you want to explore.