Sekigahara, Gifu
Appearance
Sekigahara (関ケ原町, Sekigahara-chō) is a town located in Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 7,965. The total area is 49.29 km².
In 1600, the Battle of Sekigahara took place here.
History
- April 1, 1928 - The village of Sekigahara is officially established as a town.
- 1954 - Merged with the village of Imasu, as well as part of the neighboring town of Tarui.
- 2004 - Rejected a proposed merger with the neighboring city of Ōgaki.
Transport
Rail
Notes
External links
Media related to Sekigahara, Gifu at Wikimedia Commons
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Sekigahara.