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築山御前首塚

Tsukiyama Gozen Kubizuka Shrine

Japanese Name築山御前首塚
English NameTsukiyama Gozen Kubizuka Shrine
ReligionShinto
Coordinates34.9544000, 137.1757194

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About this Shrine

A memorial shrine dedicated to Tsukiyama Gozen, the tragic wife of Tokugawa Ieyasu's eldest son Matsudaira Nobuyasu. The shrine marks the location associated with her execution in 1579 following accusations of treason against the Tokugawa family.

Cultural Significance

Tsukiyama Gozen's story represents the brutal political realities of the Sengoku period, where even family bonds were sacrificed for political survival. Her death preceded that of her husband Nobuyasu by several months, and both deaths haunted Tokugawa Ieyasu throughout his life. The shrine serves as a memorial to the victims of political machinations during Japan's age of warring states.

Enshrined Deities

Tsukiyama Gozen

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Era: Edo period
  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

The shrine offers a quiet place for reflection on one of the Sengoku period's most tragic family sacrifices.

History

Tsukiyama Gozen was the daughter of Takeda Shingen's retainer and wife to Matsudaira Nobuyasu. In 1579, she became entangled in political intrigue when Oda Nobunaga accused her and her husband of secretly communicating with the Takeda clan. Under pressure from Nobunaga, Tokugawa Ieyasu was forced to order the deaths of both his daughter-in-law and son. Tsukiyama Gozen was executed first, and this shrine commemorates her tragic fate.

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