Temples & Shrines

Tagamiyama Fort Ruins & Kinomoto Jizo-in: Walking in the Footsteps of Hideyoshi and Hidenaga

Follow our recorded walk from JR Kinomoto Station to Kinomoto Jizo-in and Tagamiyama Fort, with section times, trail conditions, and surviving earthworks.

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Battle of Okehazama: Oda Nobunaga’s Legendary Upset Over Imagawa Yoshimoto

Explore all 8 sites connected to the 1560 Battle of Okehazama, where Oda Nobunaga defeated Imagawa Yoshimoto against overwhelming odds. A first-hand guide to Toyoake City and Nagoya's Midori Ward, with access, parking, and festival information.

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Mount Tennōzan & the Yamazaki Battlefield: Castle Ruins, Monument, and Kofun Guide

Field-checked in April 2026: see how Mount Tennōzan, Yamazaki Castle Ruins, the monument and flat battlefield differ, with three routes and access from Kyoto or Osaka.

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Choshoji Temple Zenringai

Explore Choshoji Temple and Zenringai in Hirosaki: the Tsugaru clan family temple, 33 Zen temples, Sanmon gate, castle-town defenses, access, and guided tour notes.

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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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Honno-ji Temple, Former Honnoji Site & Nanbanji: Nobunaga Kyoto Guide

The current Honno-ji Temple was rebuilt in 1592 — the actual 1582 incident site is a separate location nearby. This guide covers all three connected spots: the rebuilt temple (Nobunaga memorial, museum, goshuin), the original site, and the lost Nanbanji church marker.

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Toyokuni Byo — The Mausoleum of Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Toyokuni Byo is Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s mausoleum on Amidagamine in Kyoto. This guide explains how it differs from Toyokuni Shrine, what remains today, the stone steps, access, and practical tips for visiting.

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Ueno Toshogu: The Golden Tokugawa Shrine Hidden in Ueno Park — and Whether the ¥700 Paid Area Is Worth It

Visit Ueno Toshogu, a gold-leafed Tokugawa shrine inside Ueno Park, Tokyo. Built in 1651 for Ieyasu — see fees, hours, and whether the ¥700 inner hall is worth entering.

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Ueno Toshogu Shrine “Kinshikiden” Special Door OpeningBeyond the Doors Usually Kept Closed

A first-hand report on Ueno Toshogu Shrine’s Kinshikiden Special Opening, with details on the golden interior, carvings, fees, crowds, goshuin, and visiting tips.

Ieyasu Travel JournalKantoTokugawa IeyasuTokyo

Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Saito Precinct: 5 Highlights | Shakado Hall, Ninaido & Jodo-in

Quieter than Todo: Shakado (1347), the oldest hall at Enryakuji, the covered Ninaido twin halls, and Saicho's mausoleum at Jodo-in. 5 sites, 1-1.5 hrs.

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