Sekigahara

: Despite initially being outnumbered, Ieyasu achieved victory in just six hours, largely due to the strategic defection of key Western commanders like Kobayakawa Hideaki .

Located in Gifu Prefecture, the town of Sekigahara is a major historical destination that maintains a sister-battlefield relationship with Gettysburg and Waterloo. Sekigahara

: This triumph allowed Ieyasu to become Shogun in 1603, centralizing power and establishing a stable government that lasted until 1868. Visiting Sekigahara Today : Despite initially being outnumbered