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Samurai-Themed Japan Travel Guide for European Travelers

Discover the ultimate samurai-themed travel guide for European visitors. Explore Tokyo’s top samurai museums, historic districts, and hands-on sword experiences — including the popular Samurai Experience in Harajuku. Perfect for 1–3 day cultural itineraries.

2025.12.08

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Samurai Castles & Castle Towns You Can Visit from Tokyo (and Japan’s Iconic Castles)

Explore the best samurai castles and historic castle towns you can visit from Tokyo—Kawagoe, Odawara, Sakura, Matsumoto, and Ueda—plus Japan’s most iconic fortresses including Osaka Castle, Nagoya Castle, Himeji Castle, Kumamoto Castle, and Hirosaki Castle. Travel-friendly access tips, seasonal highlights, and samurai history insights included.

2025.11.14

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Castle Towns of the Samurai Era – Urban Life of the Warrior Class

Explore Japan’s historic castle towns, where samurai once governed and lived. From Kanazawa’s samurai districts to Matsumoto’s Alps setting, discover the living legacy of the warrior class.

2025.11.14

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