 If you liked
Hyouge Mono
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 ...then you might like
Heike Monogatari
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Both shows cover real events in Japanese history trough the eyes of a fictional POV character as looking glass into the complex historical setting. The supporting cast are almost exclusively historical persons of high feudal rank up to emperor, the MC is of lower rank. They both have artisic talents, in Hyouge Mono Wabi-Sabi and the tea ceremony, in Heike Monogatari minstrel and biwa music.
Both shows cover the end of their historic period trough civil war. In Heike Monogatari it's the Genpei War (1180-1185 CE) (Heian -> Kamakura), which marks the begin of the Japanese middle ages and Hyouge Mono (Sengoku -> Edo, late
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The main similarity between the two is the setting of pre-modern Japan. Both are inspired by real major historical Japanese events and feature actual Japanese historical figures, while at the same time to the best of my knowledge maintain a good degree of historicity (with the minor embellishments here and there of course).
Both also feature more drama than action, despite having two of perhaps the most important wars of Medieval Japan as their backdrop. I strongly recommend both for anyone who likes historical Japanese works of fiction.