Step back into the age of samurai and intrigue as you explore the quiet mountain town of Kudoyama—where one of Japan’s greatest warriors, Sanada Yukimura, spent his years in exile before charging into the legendary Siege of Osaka.

Begin at the Kudoyama Sanada Museum, where dramatic exhibits and detailed storytelling bring to life the fierce battles of Ueda, the Sanada clan’s defiance against the Tokugawa shogunate, and Yukimura’s final, fateful stand as he sought to strike down Tokugawa Ieyasu himself.

At Zenmyōshōin Temple, pay your respects at the Sanada Jinushi Daigongen Shrine and discover treasured relics that once belonged to the family—armour, banners, and secret letters that whisper of loyalty, loss, and unyielding spirit.

The journey concludes at the mysterious Sanada Burial Mound, surrounded by legends of hidden tunnels and daring escapes that fuel the imagination to this day. With a local expert as your storyteller, this tour reveals not just history, but the emotions, choices, and courage of two generations of warriors—the cunning strategist Masayuki and his heroic son Yukimura—whose storey embodies the very soul of Japan’s samurai age.

Choose to begin your journey right at the Sanada Museum or meet at Kudoyama Station for a short guided walk through the peaceful streets where history still lingers in the air.