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Step beyond fiction and into the real power struggle that inspired stories like Shōgun.
This tour is designed for travelers who want to understand the real history and drama of Japan’s samurai past. You will explore how alliances were formed, how betrayals changed the course of history, and how power was ultimately secured.
Trace the full arc of Japan’s transformation from the warring state period to where the foundations of 260 years of Tokugawa rule were established on this one-day guided tour from Nagoya.
Highlights
- See the real locations of the events that inspired stories like Shōgun.
- Walk Sekigahara Battlefield, site of Japan’s decisive battle
- Visit Nagoya Castle and enter the Honmaru Palace
- Travel comfortably in our company’s tour vehicles
- Enjoy insights into samurai-era politics from a professional guide
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower inside Nagoya JR station outside of the Shinkansen gates.
Itinerary
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1Kiyosu Castle
Our first destination is Kiyosu Castle, the stronghold where Oda Nobunaga built his early power. Your guide will explain how rival clans, shifting loyalties, and strategic marriages shaped this period. Inside the castle, you will view samurai armor and exhibits that bring the era to life. You are able to stand at the top of the castle and look out over the land Nobunaga used as his base to launch campaigns that began the unification of Japan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Azuchi Castle Museum
Our next stop is at the Azuchi Castle Museum’s Nobunaga Hall. Here you will discover the height of Nobunaga's rise to power and see for yourself the huge amount of wealth and power he held through the reconstructed castle keep and the collection of preserved artifacts from the Sengoku era.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Shiga Prefecture (Pass by)
We will stop for lunch at a roadside restaurant featuring local dishes of the region including Omi-gyu (wagyu). If you have any dietary restrictions, please prepare a bento box ahead of time as changes to menu items are typically not possible.
Admission ticket free -
3Tarobogu Shrine (Aga Shrine)
The next stop is Tarobo-gu—Japan's "Victory Shrine." You will have a chance to test your virtue by walking through the mythical Tengu rocks and predict your future success through "kawarake nage" or disc tossing. You will also make your own amulet/lucky charm under the instruction of a Shinto priest to help bring you victory in your future endeavours.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Sekigahara Battlefield
You will then travel to Sekigahara Battlefield. Here, massive armies faced off in a single day that decided who would rule Japan. Your guide will walk you through the battlefield museum and explain how Tokugawa Ieyasu defeated Ishida Mitsunari through strategy, timing, and crucial betrayal.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Gifu Prefecture
you will also have free time to shop for samurai memorabilia. The shop is full of exclusive samurai-themed merchandise and locally made products including “Seki no Hamono” (knives and cutlery from Seki), “Mino Washi” (Japanese paper from Mino), “Tono no Tojiki” (pottery from Tono), and “Hida no Kagu/Mokko” (woodwork from Hida).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Nagoya
The tour concludes at Nagoya Station, where the guide will say their goodbyes. *We cannot guarantee the end time as traffic could cause delays. For guests booking onward tickets to other destinations, we recommend doing so for times of 19:00 or later from Nagoya.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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