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Honnoji Temple Guide: Where Nobunaga Fell | Visiting with Kids
Honno-ji, where Oda Nobunaga died, with our 8-year-old son: Nobunaga's memorial, the treasure hall and armor try-ons to learn the history of the Honno-ji Incident. About 45 minutes to 1 hour. -
[Kids & Date Masamune] 2-Night Sendai & Shiroishi Itinerary: Sendai Castle, Zuihoden and Shiroishi Castle
A 2-night, 3-day castle trip through Sendai and Shiroishi with our 8-year-old son, a big Date Masamune fan. Time needed and stamp locations for Sendai Castle (Top 100) and Shiroishi Castle (Continued Top 100), the Zuihoden, Osaki Hachimangu and Aoba Shrine tour, getting around by Loople Sendai, beef tongue, the Pokémon Center and kid-friendly Richmond Hotel Sendai. -
[100 Fine Castles of Japan – No.008] Sendai Castle: Conquering the Natural Fortress Where the One-Eyed Dragon’s Ambition Lives On with My 8-Year-Old Son! Our Family Castle-Hunting Journey Started Here
Sendai Castle (Japan's Top 100 Castles No. 8) with our Date Masamune–loving 8-year-old son: the Masamune statue, views from the main bailey and nearby Date family sites like Zuihoden. Stamp at Sendai Castle Kenbunkan, about 1.5–2 hours. -
Sanada-maru Ruins Walk: Yukimura’s Osaka Castle Fort Guide
Walking the remains of Sanada-maru, Sanada Yukimura's outpost at the Siege of Osaka, with our 8-year-old son: a pilgrimage route around Tamatsukuri Station including Sanko Shrine and Shingan-ji. About 2–3 hours on foot.
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