Grave of Takeda Kōunsai and Others
The Mito Tengu Party sleeps
In 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, a group of imperial loyalists advocating expulsion of foreigners, raised arms to petition the Imperial Court. They were captured and executed in Tsuruga the following year. The graves of the Mito martyrs, including their leader Takeda Kōunsai, remain in Tsuruga and are designated as a National Historic Site. Nearby, Matsubara Shrine enshrines the spirits of 411 Mito martyrs. Within the shrine grounds, the herring storehouse—where many died of illness during their captivity—is preserved as a memorial hall.
Information
- Telephone Number
- Tsuruga Tourist Information Center 0770-21-8686 Tsuruga Tourism Association 0770-22-8167
- Address
- 福井県敦賀市松島町
- Getting There
- From JR Tsuruga Station, take the community bus "Matsubara Line" or "Tsunomiya Line" and get off at "Matsubara Park Exit," then walk about 3 minutes. Or take the Gurutto Tsuruga Sightseeing Bus and get off at "Matsubara Shrine." Approximately 13 minutes by car from the Hokuriku Expressway Tsuruga IC.
