Gosannen Kassen Kanezawa Archive Museum

The Gosannen Kassen Kanezawa Archive Museum houses exhibits about medieval Japanese warfare, including weapons, documents, and military artifacts from the 11th century. The collection offers detailed information on weaponry, tactics, and written records from this period.

The museum focuses on the Gosannen War from 1083 to 1085, when the Kiyohara clan faced conflicts with Minamoto forces in Mutsu Province. This conflict marked an important moment in the development of the samurai class and regional power dynamics in northern Japan.

The scrolls and artworks on display show battle scenes and daily life from the late Heian period in northern Japan. These visual sources help visitors understand how people lived and fought during that era.

The museum provides materials in multiple languages and offers guided tours through specialized exhibits about feudal warfare. Visitors should allow adequate time to take in the detailed displays and explanations.

Descendants of warriors who participated in the Gosannen War have contributed personal accounts and family artifacts to the collection. These private documents and objects offer insights into the personal stories of people directly involved in those events.

Location: Yokote

Inception: August 1991

Official opening: August 7, 1991

Address: 秋田県横手市金沢中野字根小屋102-4

Website: https://city.yokote.lg.jp/shisetsu/1001528/1005064.html

GPS coordinates: 39.37442,140.56956

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27