Sekigahara

Sekigahara is a town in Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture, surrounded by mountains with a central plain where roughly 7,000 residents live. The landscape is shaped by its mountainous terrain and valley setting.

The town is best known for the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, which marked the end of the Sengoku period of civil wars. This event led to the establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate, which governed Japan for over 250 years.

The town maintains connections with sister cities Waterloo in Belgium and Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, united by their roles as sites of pivotal battles. These partnerships appear in exchange programs and joint remembrance events throughout the year.

The town is accessible via Sekigahara Station on the JR Tokai Tokaidō Line, which connects conveniently to major cities in the region. Visitors should prepare for mountainous terrain and significant snowfall during winter months.

The area receives substantial annual snowfall, giving winters a harsh character that shapes the landscape and daily life. This extreme winter weather makes it an interesting destination for those exploring the varied climates across Japan.

Location: Fuwa district

Inception: July 1, 1889

Reference: 213624

Shares border with: Ogaki, Tarui, Ibigawa, Maihara

Website: https://town.sekigahara.gifu.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.36550,136.46694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:58