The Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum opened in Sekigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan in 2020. It tells the story of the 1600 Battle of Sekigahara and promotes the "charm and fascination" of the battlefield, which has been designated a national Historic Site.
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Positively brilliant!
The museum is modern, visually very interesting and interactive.
The short movies when you enter (booking maybe recommended but not required) give you a good overview of the battle of Sekigahara and the main characters in the story. Each character is given a clear visual representation (different armour) to help you track who is who.
The collection is laid out in a well thought-out manner, there are English descriptions of almost everything and an audio guide that you can access from your phone (there's free WiFi throughout the museum, but it requires email registration).
Finally, the viewing room on top of the museum gives you a 360 degree view of the entire battlefield, with maps indicating what you can see.
There are luggage lockers (coin-operated, ¥100 deposit), a café and a gift shop that you can access without going through the museum.
And this all costs only ¥500!
Amazing, please visit and recommend it to...
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The Sekigahara Museum is an outstanding way to experience one of Japan’s most decisive battles. The modern design of the museum blends well with the historic landscape outside, offering a clean and engaging atmosphere. Highlights include samurai armor, detailed dioramas, and an immersive VR experience that lets you see the battlefield from a warrior’s perspective. A standout feature was the animated folding screen, which brought the entire battle to life in moving images — a powerful blend of traditional art and modern technology. The most memorable part is that you’re standing on the actual site of the 1600 battle that shaped Japan’s history. Highly recommended for history buffs and anyone interested in samurai culture; it’s also an easy day trip from...
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Two video presentations with excellent animation and English subtitles provide compact and engaging summaries of the battle. Most of the artifacts in the exhibit are reproductions. There are a number of interactive exhibits, such as a VR game and weapons that visitors can hold to feel the weight. The top floor provides a nicely labeled panorama of the battlefield, which today is essentially the small city of Sekigahara. Free maps guide visitors to various sites of interest, for example the encampments of the many warlords who participated in the battle. A nice little restaurant and cafe can be found next to the souvenir shop. Well worth a visit; I learned a lot about the early days of the Tokugawa shogunate over the course of a...
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