The History of the Battle of Sekigahara
Japan’s Warring States period (1467-1590) came to an end with the greatest and most decisive battle ever fought by the samurai.
On October 21, 1600, one of the greatest and most decisive battles in Japanese history took place on the plain of Sekigahara—the crossroads at the heart of Japan, today part of Gifu Prefecture. Today, through state-of-the-art attractions and a wide-ranging collection of historical items, visitors can relive the events of that fateful day here at the Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum.
In this four-part series, we explore the events of that fateful day and introduce some of Gifu’s fascinating connections to samurai history and culture.
Japan’s Warring States period (1467-1590) came to an end with the greatest and most decisive battle ever fought by the samurai.
Learn about the story behind the battle at the crossroads of Japan and explore the Sekigahara battlefield of today.
Thrilling attractions and an impressive collection of samurai artifacts await at this state-of-the-art museum.
Though the samurai may have passed into history, the tradition of sword making has continued to the present, thanks to the efforts of a handful of modern licensed Mino style sword makers in Seki.