Shogi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Japanese strategy board game
About Shogi
The origins of shogi are unclear, though like all other modern chess variants, it is believed to trace its origin to thePersiangame ofshatranj, and ultimately in theIndiangame ofchaturanga. The first known mention of the name dates back to the 11th century, while the rules of the modern game are believed to have been standardized around the 16th century. Shogi is played on a 9x9 board, with each side having 20 pieces. Each player starts the game with 9 pawns (歩兵fuhyō), 2 lances (香車kyōsha), 2 knights (桂馬keima), 2 silver generals (銀將ginshō), 2 gold generals (金將kinshō), 1 bishop (角行kakugyō), 1 rook (飛車hisha) and 1 king (王將ōshōor 玉將gyokushō). By convention, the 王將 king piece is assigned to the higher-ranked player or defending champion, while the 玉將 king piece is assigned to the lower-ranked p
Top Attractions in Shogi
Explore the best things to see and do in Shogi:
- ★Hato no mori hachiman jinjha
- ★Japan Shogi Association Overseas Branch
- ★Kansai shogi kaikan dōjō
- ★Koma Terrace Nishisando
- ★Okachimachi shogi center
- ★Shogi kaikan
- ★Shogi kaikan dōjō
Where to Stay in Shogi
- 🏨Hotel Chinzansō Tokyo
- 🏨Hotel new Awaji
- 🏨ryugon
- 🏨Tsurumaki onsen yumoto Jinya
- 🏨Yamagata Tendo onsen Hohoemi no yu
Shogi Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 6 sections including: