Chubu/Central Japan Itō: Tracing Miura Anjin and Japan’s First Western Ship
Discover Itō, where SHŌGUN’s Anjin built Japan’s first Western-style ship. Explore memorials, hot springs, and a riverside town shaped by history.
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Kanto Miura Anjin’s Legacy in Tokyo: Historical Spots to Explore
Just steps from Tokyo Station, find the real site of SHŌGUN’s Anjin. Explore William Adams’ Edo-era residence on Anjin Street in modern Nihonbashi.
Anjin Travel Guide Uraga — Historic Sites Associated with Miura Anjin
Discover the port town where SHŌGUN’s Anjin helped shape Japan’s global future. Explore Uraga, where William Adams dreamed of international trade.
Kansai Etchū-no-I (Etchū Well): The Final Moments of Hosokawa Gracia
Etchu Well is where Hosokawa Gracia, the figure behind Lady Mariko, died in 1600. Visit all 3 nearby sites, 11 min walk from Morinomiya Station in Osaka.
Kansai Sōzen-ji Temple: The Resting Place of Hosokawa Gracia
A 10-min walk from Shin-Osaka Station, Sōzen-ji holds a grave of Hosokawa Gracia, inspiration for Lady Mariko in Shogun. Access tips and field photos included.
Kansai 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.
Hideyoshi Travel Guide Overview Page Introduction (for “Himeji Castle”)
Everything you need to visit Himeji Castle — history, Princess Sen, how to get there, a realistic time-allocation guide, a 7-spot quick tour, and the full 6-area, 90-spot directory.
Kansai Osaka Castle Park: All 4 Areas Explored – Spots, History & Visitor Guide
Full on-site guide to Osaka Castle's 4 areas — Otemon Gate, Nishinomaru Garden, Honmaru, and the Northern Stronghold. See all 13 Important Cultural Properties, the 108-ton Takoishi stone, and the Toyotomi/Tokugawa history behind them, plus a 7-spot quick-tour route.
Chubu/Central Japan Nagoya Castle Visitor’s Guide: All 5 Areas, 30 Spots Explained
A complete Nagoya Castle guide from repeated on-site visits: all 5 areas, 30 spots, walking routes, and the admission rise to ¥1,000 from October 1, 2026.
Ieyasu Travel Guide Edo Castle Ruins Today: The Imperial Palace East Gardens, Public Tour & Inui Street
Edo Castle today is the free Imperial Palace East Gardens, 15 minutes from Tokyo Station. All 5 areas and 30 spots, plus hours, closed days and access.
