Konishi Yukinaga Camp Site, Mt. Kitatenma

Overview

Visit the historic site of Konishi Yukinaga's camp on Mt. Kitatenma, where Konishi's troops signaled the start of the Battle of Sekigahara. Explore the grounds where approximately 6,000 soldiers were stationed. The site offers a glimpse into the strategic importance of this location, situated between the Hokkoku and Tosando roads. After the Western army's defeat, Konishi Yukinaga fled but was later executed in Kyoto alongside Ishida Mitsunari. The camp is located at 2368-1 Sekigahara, Sekigahara-cho, Fuwa-gun, Gifu Prefecture, and is a 2-minute drive north from the Route 21 Matsuo intersection. It's an ideal spot for history enthusiasts to reflect on a pivotal moment in Japanese history.

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