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Kamakura warlord Shigetada Hatakeyama

Final update date June 30, 2023

Shigetada Hatakeyama and Asahi Ward

Shigetada Hatakeyama was a warlord who played an active part in the Kamakura period, gained strength when opening the Shogunate and was very trusted by Yoritomo Minamoto.
He was born in Hatakeyama (former Kawamoto-cho) in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture during his heyday, and had a mansion in Ranzan-cho. It is said that Shigetada fought with Mr. Taira in Ichino Valley and Yashima with Yoshitsune Minamoto, and was also active in the conquest of Oshu.
However, he was involved in the power struggle of the Shogunate, and on his way to Kamakura, he was killed near Tsurugamine. The locals have survived their personality and have been handed down for more than 800 years, so there are many historical sites related to Shigetada in Asahi Ward.
Also, at Yakuoji, where Rokutsuka is located, a memorial service is held on June 22 every year, with Shigetada Hatakeyama, with the dedication of Kowa Shigetada and the dedication of Shigetada Setsu Odori.

Shigetada Hatakeyama Public Information Spot has opened in the Asahi Ward Citizens' Activities Support Center "Minakuru"!

We opened a public information spot for Shigetada Hatakeyama in Minakuru, a Asahi Ward Citizens Activity Support Center directly connected to Tsurugamine Station.
In addition to distributing the "Shigetada Hatakeyama-related Map", installing browsing materials and monitors related to local history, we also prepare a stamp of Asahi Shigetada as a memorial to the visit.
Why don't you drop in and visit a place related to Shigetada in Asahi Ward?

Name: Shigetada Hatakeyama Public Information Spot
Location: Asahi Ward Citizens' Activities Support Center "Minakuru"
     (2-82-1 Tsurugamine, Asahi-ku Cocolot Tsurugamine 4th floor)
      ※A 2-minute walk from the south exit of Tsurugamine Station on the Sotetsu Line
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 to 20:30, Sundays and holidays 10:00 to 16:30
     ※Closed days: On the third Wednesday of every month, New Year's holiday (in principle, 12/29-1/3)
Opening date :Thursday, June 22, 2023

Shigetada Hatakeyama Public Information Spot in Asahi Ward


Information materials concerning Shigetada Hatakeyama

The land map related to Shigetada Hatakeyama has been revised!

A revised version of the map has been created with new information such as the "Asahi no Gem Shigetada Brand", which was additionally certified in the "Shigetada Hatakeyama Related Land Map" issued in December 2021 and course introductions to historic sites.
The map is also large and easy to see, so please bring it with you around the charm of Asahi Ward.
[Distribution location] Asahi WardKanazawa WardSakuragicho Office, District Center,Isogo Ward Office, etc.

The cover of the revised version of the land map related to Shigetada Hatakeyama

[Revised version] Click here for the tour map ≪Summary page » (PDF: 7,879KB)

[Revised version] Click here for the tour map {map surface » (PDF: 9,446KB)

If you download the app, you can view the map even if the communication line is not connected, and you can use the GPS function to view your location on a map.

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A map of the land related to Shigetada Hatakeyama has been created.

In addition to historical sites and legends related to Shigetada Hatakeyama, we also publish "Asahi's gem Shigetada brand" and sightseeing spots in the city.
Why don't you take a walk around the city and rediscover new charm?

Cover of the land map related to Shigetada Hatakeyama

Click here for the tour map {Summary page} (PDF: 8,578KB)
Click here for the tour map {map surface} (PDF: 6,677KB)
If you download the app, you can view the map even if the communication line is not connected, and you can use the GPS function to view your location on a map.

2D code of download of land map related to Shigetada Hatakeyama


Photographs of historical sites related to Shigetada Hatakeyama

Major historical sites related to Shigetada Hatakeyama in Asahi Ward
Name Explanation Photograph① Photograph②

Shigetada Hatakeyama
A public monument

In commemoration of the 750th anniversary of Shigetada Hatakeyama, it was erected in June 1955 by volunteers from Tsurugamine and Hatakeyama (former Kawamoto-cho) in Fukaya-shi, Saitama Prefecture. The monument is located in a place with a good view at the intersection where the tap road crosses the Atsugi Highway.

Photo 1 of Shigetada Hatakeyama Monument Photo 2 of Shigetada Hatakeyama Monument
Neck mound It is said that Shigetada's neck was the place where it was celebrated. Located in a slightly high place on the back of the ward office, the pillar marked "Shuzuka" is a landmark. At present, it faces west, but it seems to have been facing south.
On that side, there was a "neck washing well", which is said to have washed the neck, but it is now gone. There is a hole about 1 meter in diameter on the riverbank, and it is said that water was springing.
Photo 1 of Shuzuka Photo 2 of Shuzuka
Palanquin mound Shigetada Hatakeyama's inner room (the wife of a high-ranking person) "Kiku no Mae", was contacted by the battle and rushed in.
However, he was sad and committed suicide after hearing Shigetada's death in this area. It is said that the palanquin was buried in that place.
Previously, there was a large mound surrounded by a water purification plant. It was moved out of the venue in 1955, and then in 1974 it was in its current state.
Photo 1 of the palanquinzuka Photo 2 of the palanquinzuka

Rotsuzuka
(Yakuoji)

There are six mounds, including Shigetada Hatakeyama, which are said to have buried 134 Clan-ro Party. The spirit of Shigetada is enshrined in Yakuoji, a sacred hall, and a memorial service is held every year on June 22nd, the anniversary of his death. A photograph of Yakuoji Photograph of Rokutsuzuka

Major historical sites related to Shigetada Hatakeyama in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture
Name Explanation Photograph① Photograph②
Shigetada Hatakeyama Tomb Six large Olympic towers remaining at the site of Hatakeyamakan were designated as Saitama Prefectural Historic Sites in 1924 as "Shigetada Hatakeyama Tomb".
The Olympic tower is made of tuff and has a characteristic of the Kamakura period. Among them, the 1.8-meter-high central Olympic tower is said to be the tomb of Shigetada Hatakeyama. At present, it is preserved in the shed.

Shigetada's tomb

The tomb of Shigetada's grave

A bronze statue of Prince Shigetada In the battle of Ichinotani, the male figure of Shigetada who went down the slope with his beloved horse "Mikazuki" in the battle of Ichinotani.

Statue 1


Statue 2


Well of Shigetada's hot spring water Well, which is said to be the well of Shigetada hot spring water

Hot spring well


Hot spring water well 2



Cooperation: Fukaya-shi Board of Education

Materials on Shigetada Hatakeyama

●About the life of Shigetada Hatakeyama

●About land related to Shigetada Hatakeyama around Tsurugamine

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