• Taigen Rekishi Art Museum - This museum showcases armor, swords, matchlock guns, folding screens depicting battles, ancient documents, and more from the Warring States period. It also features a life-size reproduction of the fifth and sixth floors of Azuchi Castle, constructed by Oda Nobunaga.

Admission fee: 1,500 yen for adults

Exhibits to be explained:
・Japanese sword
・Armor worn by samurai for protection
・Paintings of intense battles
・Portraits of prominent feudal lords
・A life-size model of Azuchi Castle
Oda Nobunaga was an ally of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who is portrayed in the Hollywood historical drama “SHOUGUN.” The museum displays historical artifacts collected by an individual captivated by him.

For history enthusiasts, selected exhibits will be explained with a personally created English audio guide. The tour will not only guide visitors through the exhibits but also provide historical context and easy-to-understand reference materials.

• Takiyama Park, Takiyama Castle Remains - A tour of Takiyama Castle, a Warring States period castle where real battles occurred, will be provided.
• It is reputed to have been the “largest castle in the Kanto region” during the Sengoku period.
• The remains are well-preserved and considered “the greatest masterpiece of medieval castle construction.”
• The paths leading to the tour course are relatively well-maintained.
  This is an earthen castle built by cutting into a mountain for battles. It is not the castle that was not fought as shown in the tourist guide.
  ★ An English audio guide created by an individual will guide you. The content was developed with reference to a book by a Takiyama Castle researcher.

Please wear casual shoes such as sneakers. There are no steep slopes to navigate. There is no danger. Toilets are located in the center of the castle.
*As there is no shelter from the rain, the tour may be canceled the day before or on the day in the event of rain.

• Person Guide
• Audio guide device

• Private transportation
• Lunch
• Bottled water
• Total admission fee per adult: 1,500 to 1,900 yen

The Operator is a descendant of the Tachibana family, who served as retainers for the Yanagawa clan in Fukuoka. As a descendant of the samurai, the Operator will be leading a tour focused on samurai history. Participants will explore the Sengoku period history museum and the Hojo clan’s Sengoku castle, gaining insights into the samurai and their battle castles from that era. The Sengoku period was a vibrant time for samurai activity, and this tour aims to educate about that historical period. This is an educational tour, not a sightseeing trip. Attendees will explore exhibits and ruins with the help of a custom-made audio guide, supplemented by occasional oral explanations.

• Takiyama Castle is not a steep hill, but it does take about 5 minutes to walk uphill.
• Due to narrow roads in some areas, wheelchair access is not possible within Takiyama Castle.
• For Takiyama Castle, we recommend casual shoes such as sneakers.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.