- Overview
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- What was the Sengoku period like when Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (Yoshii Toranaga), the main character of the Sengoku spectacle drama "SHOGUN Shogun," lived through it? Learn about that period in the suburbs of Tokyo.While touring the exhibits at the history museum of Oda Nobunaga, who was Tokugawa Ieyasu's ally, listen to the English audio guide specially produced by history lovers to gain a deeper understanding of armor, Japanese swords, matchlock guns, battle scenes, and major Sengoku daimyo. After that, travel by train and bus to visit "Takiyama Castle," the castle of the Kanto conqueror Hojo clan, where actual battles took place during the Sengoku period, and learn about its defenses and remains while touring the castle's moat and enclosure. After that, if there is time, we will take you to a nearby sake brewery.Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Machida Station, where the museum is located, for about 30 minutes (this tour time includes 2 hours for travel time and lunch time).
- What to expect
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This museum exhibits armor, swords, matchlock guns, Folding screen depicting a battle, ancient documents and more from the Warring States period, as well as a life-size reproduction of the fifth and sixth floors of Azuchi Castle, which was built by Oda Nobunaga. Admission fee: 1,500 yen for adults Exhibits to be explained ・Japanese sword ・Armor worn by samurai for self-protection ・Paintings of bloody battles ・Portraits of major feudal lords ・A life-size model of Azuchi Castle Oda Nobunaga was an ally of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who is depicted in the Hollywood historical drama "SHOUGUN," and the museum exhibits historical artefacts collected by an individual fascinated by him. As a history enthusiast, I will select exhibits that deserve explanation and provide explanations using my own personally created English audio guide. The tour will not only provide a guide to the exhibits, but will also explain their historical background and provide easy-to-understand reference materials.
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