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Nagoya Nakamura: A Walking Guide to Toyotomi Hideyoshi & Hidenaga’s Birthplace

A walking guide to 10 Toyotomi Hideyoshi sites in Nagoya's Nakamura Ward: access, timing, and the limited-time Taiga Drama Exhibition Hall (adults ¥800).

AichiChubu/Central JapanHidenaga Travel GuideHideyoshi Travel GuideToyotomi HidenagaToyotomi Hideyoshi

3 Hidden Nobunaga Shrines in Nara — Explore with 360° Panoramic Photos

A mysterious shrine bearing Nobunaga's name, a seesaw beside his statue, a shrine by an ancient burial mound -- 3 hidden Nara sites with 360-degree photos.

NaraNobunaga Travel Guide

A Journey Through Nagoya’s Samurai Past: From Arako’s Toshiie Maeda Statue to Sōōji Temple and the Tokugawa Museum

Explore the historical heart of Owari through the footsteps of samurai legends. Visit Toshiie Maeda’s birthplace in Arako, uncover hidden ties at the Tokugawa Art Museum, and feel the spirit of Oda Nobunaga at Kiyosu Castle — a Sengoku-era journey through Nagoya’s storied past.

AichiChubu/Central JapanHideyoshi Travel JournalIeyasu Travel JournalNobunaga Travel JournalToshiie Travel Journal

Kanazawa Historic Sites: Toshiie Maeda’s 25 Spots

Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya, the Ninja Temple and 22 more sites tied to Toshiie Maeda, sorted into 4 walkable Kanazawa areas with photos, times and access.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide

Kanazawa Castle Park: Complete 6-Area Visitor Guide (Personally Visited)

Free entry to nationally designated Kanazawa Castle Park. Hours, access from Kanazawa Station, and a personally walked 6-area route with 360° panoramas.

Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaMaeda ToshiieToshiie Travel Guide

Nijo Castle Complete Guide Where the Tokugawa Shogunate Began — and Ended

Nijo Castle costs ¥1,300 with Ninomaru Palace and opens 8:45–17:00, one minute from Nijojo-mae Station. All 9 areas walked, photographed and timed.

Ieyasu Travel GuideKansaiKyoto

Attending Prof. Frédéric Cléans’ Special Lecture on the Historical Accuracy of Shōgun (Aug. 10, 2025)

On Aug 10, 2025, Prof. Frédéric Cléans gave a special lecture in Ito on the historical basis of Shōgun. Here’s a detailed onsite report.

Anjin Travel JournalChubu/Central JapanMiura Anjin(William Adams)Shizuoka

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

William Adams in Yokosuka: A Self-Guided Walk to Anjinzuka, Kashima Shrine, and Jodoji Temple

Follow the footsteps of William Adams, the English samurai known as Miura Anjin, on a self-guided walk through Yokosuka. Visit Anjinzuka, a National Historic Site, Kashima Shrine, and Jodoji Temple with access tips, highlights, walking times, maps, and panoramic photos. Free admission.

Anjin Travel GuideKanagawaKantoMiura Anjin(William Adams)

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