Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum

The Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum is a history museum in Sekigahara featuring permanent exhibitions, virtual reality attractions, and a large screen displaying military formations from the 1600 battle. The facility presents battle formation drawings and documents the conflict through various display methods and interactive formats.

The museum stands at the final encampment site of Tokugawa Ieyasu, where roughly 160,000 samurai clashed in an important battle in October 1600. This conflict reshaped Japan's political structure and determined the nation's future leadership.

The museum displays authentic samurai armor, weapons, and historical folding screens that show how warriors dressed and equipped themselves during the feudal period. These objects help visitors understand the military customs and practical needs of that era.

The museum is about 10 minutes from JR Sekigahara Station and opens at 9:30 AM, closing at 5:00 PM, with parking available for vehicles and buses. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the building spans multiple floors and exploring takes time to move through all areas.

The museum has an observation room on the fifth floor with direct views of the actual battlefield, where visitors can see the same landscape as the warriors saw centuries ago. This vantage point connects what visitors learn inside with the historical location itself.

Location: Sekigahara

Architects: Tohata Architects & Engineers

Official opening: October 21, 2020

Website: https://sekigahara.pref.gifu.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.36568,136.46625

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01