The 1560 battle saw Oda Nobunaga emerge victorious against Imagawa Yoshimoto despite being outnumbered by an estimated ten-to-one margin.
The location is historically significant for its 'narrow gorge' geography, which allowed Nobunaga to utilize a surprise flanking maneuver during a thunderstorm.
Imagawa Yoshimoto was killed during the surprise attack, an event that effectively ended his clan's influence in the region.
The park contains a bronze statue depicting the exact moment of the final confrontation between the two daimyo.
It is one of the few urban parks in Nagoya preserved specifically to mark a feudal-era battlefield site.
Okehazama Battlefield Park commemorates the 1560 Battle of Okehazama, a turning point in Japanese history where Oda Nobunaga defeated the superior forces of Imagawa Yoshimoto. The site is located in the Midori Ward of Nagoya and features bronze statues of the two warlords positioned near the supposed location where the decisive clash occurred. Visitors can walk through a landscaped park that emphasizes the topography of the narrow gorge used for the ambush. Bronze plaques and stone monuments detail the tactical movements that vaulted Nobunaga to national prominence. The park is integrated into a larger heritage area that includes the nearby Chofukuji Temple and various historical markers scattered through the surrounding residential streets. It serves as a historical open-air museum detailing Sengoku-period warfare.
The bronze statues of Oda Nobunaga and Imagawa Yoshimoto located at the central monument area.
Bring a printed map or use a digital GPS tool to find the smaller historical markers located in the surrounding residential neighborhood.
Combine your visit with a walk to the nearby Chofukuji Temple, which maintains additional records and artifacts related to the battle.
Visit during the annual memorial festival if you wish to see local reenactments or traditional warrior-themed events.
Do not expect a large-scale museum experience; this is an outdoor interpretive park, not an indoor facility.
Maintain a quiet tone as the park is situated within a residential area.
