Okehazama Battlefield Park
桶狭間古戦場公園 · Aichi Prefecture · Nagoya, Midori Ward
A small memorial park in the Toyoake area, Aichi Prefecture, near the traditionally identified site of Imagawa Yoshimoto's camp; a nationally designated historic site, now set within a built-up neighbourhood.
Know before you go
- Red lines: do not climb or deface monuments or statues
- do not make noise at graves. Taboos: do not treat the memorial park as a playground
- do not block processions to take photos. Good manners: speak quietly and read signs before photographing. Common pitfalls for visitors: (1) expecting a vast open battlefield — it is a small urban park
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Stories & people
Stories & people
History
Okehazama Battlefield Park — the historical setting
In 1560, Oda Nobunaga defeated the much larger westward army of Imagawa Yoshimoto at Okehazama; Yoshimoto was killed, and the victory launched Nobunaga's unification campaigns.
Culture
Culture & customs
Background
In 1560, Oda Nobunaga defeated the much larger westward army of Imagawa Yoshimoto at Okehazama; Yoshimoto was killed, and the victory launched Nobunaga's unification campaigns.
Local customs
- (1) Okehazama Battlefield Park (桶狭間古戦場公園) — statues and stone monuments
- (2) Grave of Imagawa Yoshimoto (今川義元墓)
- (3) Okehazama Battlefield Festival (桶狭間古戦場まつり) — samurai parade in the annual event period, dates per official notice
- (4) Walk around nearby historic spots (桶狭間周辺史跡散策).
Etiquette & taboos
Etiquette & taboos
Don’t DON'T
- Red lines: do not climb or deface monuments or statues
- do not make noise at graves. Taboos: do not treat the memorial park as a playground
- do not block processions to take photos. Good manners: speak quietly and read signs before photographing. Common pitfalls for visitors: (1) expecting a vast open battlefield — it is a small urban park
- (2) confusing the two traditionally identified Okehazama sites — follow on-site signs.
Locals appreciate DO
Please respect local residents, open areas, and on-site rules.
Plan your visit
Practical info
| Getting there | Intercity: Shinkansen or rail to Nagoya Station, then a local Meitetsu-area line toward Toyoake. Local: bus or on foot. Pay by transport IC card or cash; short urban fares, per official fares. |
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Travel tips
- Park entry is free. Little shade in summer — bring water and sun protection
- stone paths are slippery after rain
- eat in Nagoya or Toyoake first, as nearby dining is limited.
Maps & transport notes
- The pin marks Okehazama Battlefield Park in Nagoya’s Midori Ward
- another related historic site is in Toyoake.
People
People & stories
Sources & verification notes
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