Aomori Saishoin Temple & Hirosaki Yasaka Shrine
Visit Saishoin Temple in Hirosaki: an original Edo-period pagoda, adjacent Yasaka Shrine, access from Hirosaki Castle, what remains, and goshuin notes.
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Aomori Former Hirosaki Toshogu and Kuroishi Shrine: Two Places, One Story
A field guide to the surviving Hirosaki Toshogu Main Hall and the Toshogu worship now continued at Kuroishi Shrine, with history, access, maps, visit time, and goshuin notes.
Tohoku Hirosaki Castle: A Complete 2026 Visit Guide
Visiting Hirosaki Castle in 2026? See current access, ¥320 admission, opening hours, and what's still open during the keep renovation — checked on site in May 2026.
Tohoku Morioka Castle Ruins & Morioka Hachimangu Guide
Morioka Castle has no surviving keep — what remains are layered granite stone walls, the former tower base, a surviving storehouse, and a sacred boulder. This guide also covers the 20-minute walk to Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, the museum, and how to get there. 360° panoramas included.
Oda Nobunaga Honno-ji Temple, Former Honnoji Site & Nanbanji: Nobunaga Kyoto Guide
The current Honno-ji Temple was rebuilt in 1592, a decade after Nobunaga's death. This guide covers all 3 Kyoto sites, with hours, fees, and access.
Oda Nobunaga Nobunaga’s Hidden Rock — A Small Legendary Site on the Kutsuki Retreat Route
Visit Nobunaga's Hidden Rock in Kutsuki, Shiga: what remains today, how to get there, how long it takes, and why it is not the same as Kanegasaki Castle.
Kansai Toyokuni Byo — The Mausoleum of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Toyokuni Byo is Hideyoshi's mausoleum on Mt. Amidagamine, Kyoto: the stone stairway, 200 yen admission, access, and how it differs from Toyokuni Shrine.
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!
Hideyoshi Travel Guide A Complete Field Record of the Anegawa Battlefield Signboards｜Nos. 1–15, Historic Site Data, and Panoramic Photos Included
A field-verified guide to all 15 numbered signboards installed across the Anegawa Battlefield, including the history, highlights, 360-degree panoramic photos, and maps for each historic site. Covers every featured location, including Jinkui no Yanagi, Chihara, the Tombs of the Seventy Warriors, and the Ishida Mitsunari Residence Site.
Kansai Gi to Kizuna Hall Guide: Access, Admission & How to Visit with Odani Castle in Nagahama, Shiga
A practical guide to Gi to Kizuna Hall, Nagahama’s limited-time exhibition near Michi-no-Eki Azai Sanshimai no Sato. Learn about the Azai clan, the three Azai sisters, the Battle of Anegawa, and Odani Castle through videos and displays. Includes access by car and public transport, admission fees, photo rules, and tips for visiting together with Odani Castle.
