Shitaragahara History Museum (設楽原歴史資料館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This museum stands in Shitaragahara in Takehiro, Shinshiro City, on the very land where the Battle of Nagashino and Shitaragahara unfolded. The heart of the exhibits is a collection of matchlock guns, and displays that convey their real weight and length suddenly make the battle you read about in textbooks feel close at hand. Viewed together with materials tracing the course of the battle and the reconstructed anti-cavalry palisades that remain in the area, the relationship between terrain and warfare becomes easier to understand. Being indoors, it is a welcome place for families to spend a cool morning before the sun grows strong. For elementary school children who are just becoming interested in history, it is an especially memorable stop.

Tips

Please check admission fees and closing days on the official website in advance. The exhibition rooms are a place to stay quiet, so telling small children beforehand makes things go smoothly. Historic sites related to the battle are scattered around the area, so if you have time, driving around the neighborhood is also recommended.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. The morning, before the sun grows strong, is most comfortable

Access & map

〒441-1305 愛知県新城市竹広 字信玄原５５２