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TV drama · 1992

Nobunaga: King of Zipangu — filming locations

4 places you can visit, in Aichi, Shiga, Osaka. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 4

Komakiyama Castle

Aichi Start here

The hill castle Nobunaga built in 1563 as the base for the Mino campaign; the earthworks are still there.

Getting there
Bus from Komaki Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
信長 KING OF ZIPANGU

Kannonjijo site

Shiga

The Rokkaku mountain fort Nobunaga swept aside in 1568 on his march to Kyoto.

Getting there
Azuchi Stn, then trail · 60 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
信長 KING OF ZIPANGU

Ishiyama Honganji site

Osaka

The fortified temple that held Nobunaga off for eleven years; Osaka Castle was later built over it.

Getting there
Tanimachi-yonchome Stn (Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line) · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
信長 KING OF ZIPANGU

Hamamatsu Castle

Shizuoka

Ieyasu's castle through the years he holds the eastern flank for Nobunaga.

Getting there
Enshu-byoin Stn (Enshu Railway) · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Narrow passage — do not stop to shoot
Sources
信長 KING OF ZIPANGU

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