"Sekigahara Warland," where the Battle of Sekigahara is reproduced with more than 240 dolls! 

"Battle of Sekigahara" was said to be the war decided who would rule the country. The battle took place at Sekigahara in Mino Province (Sekigahara Town, Fuwa County, Gifu Prefecture) between the Eastern Army led by Ieyasu Tokugawa and the Western Army led by Mitsunari Ishida.

"Sekigahara Warland" is a battle theme park that uniquely reproduces the state of such a battle based on historical facts.

In Sekigahara Town, Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture, where the Battle of Sekigahara was set, the Battle of Sekigahara is reproduced based on historical facts with a life-size samurai statue by sculptor Shoun Asano. Because of its surrealism, it is also said to be the most rare spot in the Japan.

Even if you are not a history fan, this is a spot where you can enjoy learning about history!

How can I get there & what is the entrance fee?

Access to "Sekigahara Warland" is about 20 minutes on foot from "JR Sekigahara Station" and about 5 minutes drive north from "Sekigahara IC".

Entrance fee: Adult 500 yen / Child 300 yen

Who is Shoun Asano?

All of the sculptures on display were created by the concrete artist Shoun Asano. Shoun Asano (1891-1978) was born in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. From the early Showa period to the Showa 40s, he produced countless concrete dolls. There are many facilities with dozens or even hundreds of statues nearly 2m tall, establishing a unique style of life-size diorama park.

It is said that he has made more than 1,000 concrete statues in his lifetime, which he started making at the age of 33, of which nearly 800 remain in the Tokai region. The three representative spots are Momotaro Shrine (Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture), Goshikien Garden (Nisshin City, Aichi Prefecture), and Sekigahara Warland (Sekigahara Town, Gifu Prefecture). Among fans, it is called “Shoun Asano’s Three Great Sanctuaries”.

Sculptures with somewhat surreal expressions have the power to captivate the viewer.

A battle that unfolds on a vast site!

In the vast grounds of about 10,000 tsubo, a life-size diorama that condensed and reproduced the formation map of the Battle of Sekigahara is displayed. Sekigahara Warland faithfully reproduces famous anecdotal scenes, battle flags, and wind shields, and you can check the placement of each warlord.

Let's take a look at how the battle was reproduced with concrete statues!

This is a popular photo spot. It's where the gun corps holds their guns.

Saizo Kani of the Eastern Army, who is said to be the strongest in the Sengoku period, rides the enemy with a ghastly face! In battle, it is said that he always cut off more heads than he could carry.

It is a wise general who took command in the Western Army, and is the ally of "Mitsunari Ishida", "Yoshitsugu Otani". The scene where he commits suicide due to Hideaki Kobayakawa's betrayal is reproduced.

This is the scene of the head inspection at the last camp of Ieyasu Tokugawa, "Jimbano." As you get closer, you can see the names of the living heads.

Shimazu's camp was the only one that remained between Konishi's and Ishida's camps. Although he had the reputation of being the strongest fighter in the Sengoku period, he participated in the Battle of Sekigahara with only 1,500 troops. Later, he returned to Satsuma with his troops intact by adopting the "sute-gamari" strategy, which has been talked about for generations to come.

Mitsunari Ishida, who fought with Nagamasa Kuroda and others of the Eastern Army at Mt. Sasao.

The route of Sekigahara Warland takes visitors from Mt. Matsuo, home to Hideaki Kobayakawa, known for his betrayal, to Mt. Tenma, where Hideie Ukita and others of the Western Army took up positions, to Mt. Sasao, where Mitsunari Ishida was based, to Jimbano, where the Eastern Army general Ieyasu Tokugawa took up his last position, and to Mt. Nangu, where the Mori forces remained motionless despite being behind the Eastern Army.

The statues of famous warlords have tags with their names written on them, so please enjoy the surreal expressions and your thoughts on each one.

The Ghost of Shingen Takeda! ?

There is also a figure of the military commander "Shingen Takeda" who did not participate in Battle of Sekigahara.

In fact, it seems that this statue of Shingen was made with the setting of a ghost. The billboard reads, "No More Sekigahara Battle," and is the ghost of Shingen Takeda, who prays for peace and calls for an end to this foolish war.

Let's play free games!

Sekigahara Warland offers a variety of free games related to battles. Both children and adults can have fun together, such as "Sengoku Struck Out", "Shuriken Experience", "Matchlock Shooting", and "Sengoku Ring Throw".

Check out photo spots and events!

On the day I visited, the "Wind Chime Festival" was being held, and colorful wind chimes were hung in the theme park. There are also photo spots everywhere, so be sure to take a photo to remember.

You can take pictures with a cardboard stand-ins, ride a life-size horse statue, and feel like a military commander. ......

Trying to get killed by a warlord...

You can't touch the concrete statue, but you can take pictures up close, so you can enjoy taking pictures in various situations.

Don't miss the special menus offered in cooperation with adjacent facilities.
Enjoy lunch at a discount!

"Sekigahara Hanaibuki" is adjacent to Sekigahara Warland. This is the largest store in the area and a lakeside restaurant. There are a wide variety of sweets that can only be purchased here, such as the signature product cheesecake and the specialty Yomogi-chan.

Umakara nabe with umami and spiciness. Limited collaboration menu with Nagoya shachiwa 2,200 yen (tax included)

"Omi Beef Zukushi" where you can enjoy 5 grade Omi beef. 2,200 yen (tax included)

Among them, the Omi beef lunch that comes with an entrance ticket to the Battle of Sekigahara Museum Warland is highly recommended. It even comes with a shaved ice ticket!
It's a great value lunch, so when you visit Sekigahara Warland, be sure to have lunch here!

Here is the shaved ice that I got with the ticket. It was a hot day, so it was very relaxing!

*Information as of September 2021.

[Sekigahara Hanaibuki]
https://www.sekigahara-hanaibuki.com/

Sekigahara Warland is full of B-class feeling and is more fun than you can imagine. It is a facility that both adults and children can enjoy, so please enjoy the Sengoku experience by walking around the park.

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