TALES FROM HISTORY

Shimadzu Yoshihiro Remembered in Kagoshima’s Myōenji Pilgrimage

The “Demon Shimadzu” and the pilgrimage held in his honor

Shimadzu Yoshihiro’s escape from the epic Battle of Sekigahara is legendary. But before we can tell that story, we first need to set the stage.

Background

The late 15th century through the end of the 16th century is aptly called the Warring States Period. During those years, Japan was rocked by continuous strife…