桜井駅跡, Historical park in Shimamoto, Japan
The Sakurai Station Ruins contain stone monuments and markers documenting the parting between Masashige and Masatsura Kusunoki in 1336. The site preserves the physical remains and inscribed records of this significant moment in Japanese history.
The site marks where General Masashige Kusunoki parted from his son Masatsura in 1336 before heading into battle against Ashikaga Takauji's forces. This moment later became a symbol of loyalty and sacrifice in Japanese culture.
The site holds multiple commemorative stones inscribed with imperial verses and texts by prominent Meiji-era figures, preserving the memory of the historical parting.
The ruins are directly accessible from JR Shimamoto Station, making them easy to reach for visitors. The Shimamoto Town Historical Cultural Museum is located nearby, offering additional context and information about the site.
The station served as a temporary stop in 1935 during celebrations marking 600 years since Kusunoki Masashige's historic parting. This connection ties the site to both medieval history and modern commemoration.
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