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Kotesashihara Old Battlefield Monument (小手指原古戦場碑)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Pay your respects at the guardian shrine said to be the origin of the place name

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 45 min here

About 45 min to the next stop

Next stop: Water play until evening at the swimming pool and toddler pool

About this spot

The Kotesashigahara Old Battlefield Site (小手指ヶ原古戦場跡) is a historic place where Nitta Yoshisada and the forces of the Kamakura shogunate are said to have fought fiercely during the Nanbokucho period. Today an open grassland spreads out here, with a stone monument standing to quietly recall the past. Even children who know little about history can enjoy simply walking through the wide-open scenery. It is just the right amount of time for a stroll with a touch of history before heading to the pool.

Tips

It is an open place with little to block the sun, so prepare a hat and sunscreen. There are information boards, so reading the historical explanations as you walk deepens your understanding.