The Day Japan Split in Two

To understand the Edo period, you must start in this valley. Two massive samurai coalitions, representing East and West, met here to decide the future of the nation.

Command the Field at Mt. Sasao

Climb the slope where Ishida Mitsunari watched the battle unfold. His base camp offers the best perspective on how the Western Army initially encircled the Eastern forces.

The Turncoat's View

Walk to Kobayakawa Hideaki's position on Mt. Matsuo. From here, he watched and waited before his devastating betrayal, which remains the battlefield's most infamous pivotal moment.

Ending at Ieyasu's Camp

End your tour where Tokugawa Ieyasu celebrated victory and inspected enemy heads. It is now a small park, perfect for contemplating ambition before heading to the gift shop.