Site Where Ōishi Yoshitaka and 16 Others Demonstrated Unswerving Loyalty

The location features a preserved garden and walls marking where seventeen samurai, including their leader Ōishi Yoshitaka, performed their final ritual.

In 1703, following their successful revenge mission against Kira Yoshinaka, Ōishi Yoshitaka and sixteen loyal warriors ended their lives at this former Hosokawa villa.

The site represents the principles of loyalty and honor central to samurai tradition, marking where seventeen warriors followed their code to completion.

Located at 1-6-25 Takanawa in Minato City, Tokyo, visitors can observe the historical grounds through openings in the surrounding protective walls.

The garden contains the exact location where seventeen warriors performed seppuku, making it a rare testament to samurai dedication in Japanese history.

Location: Takanawa

GPS coordinates: 35.64000,139.73486

Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:30