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Kajiwara Kagetoki Statue

Name: Kajiwara Kagetoki Statue
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1. Yagizaki Park – Ubuyagasaki Shrine loop from Nagahama

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2. Ubuyagasaki Shrine – Yagizaki Park loop from 河口湖

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3. Ubuyagasaki Shrine – Kajiwara Kagetoki Statue loop from Azagawa

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October 21, 2024

Kajiwara Kagetoki (かじわらかげとき) was a samurai who lived during the late Heian period and the early Kamakura period. He is best known as a prominent retainer of the Kamakura shogunate and played a crucial role in its early history.
Key Events and Contributions:

Battle of Ishibashiyama: Kagetoki gained the favor of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura shogunate, by saving his life during the Battle of Ishibashiyama in 1180. As a result, he became a trusted retainer and was appointed to important positions, including the head of the Samurai-dokoro (Board of Retainers) and uma-bettoo (Master of the Stables).

Cultured Warrior: Unlike many samurai of the Eastern provinces, Kagetoki was known for his education and love of poetry, particularly waka (classical Japanese poetry). He was even selected for inclusion in the "Hyakunin Isshu", a famous anthology of poems attributed to warriors, highlighting his refined tastes alongside his martial abilities.

Conflict with Minamoto no Yoshitsune: Kagetoki is also infamous for his role in the conflict with Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Yoritomo's younger brother. He was instrumental in turning Yoritomo against Yoshitsune, leading to Yoshitsune’s downfall. Kagetoki's loyalty to Yoritomo earned him great power, and he was highly regarded by Kyoto's nobility, who referred to him as the "first among Yoritomo's followers" and "the true samurai of Kamakura."

Downfall:

After Yoritomo’s death, Kagetoki's fortunes declined. He lost the protection of the powerful shogun, and in 1200, he was exiled and later killed along with his family in what became known as the Kajiwara Kagetoki Incident (梶原景時の変).

Kajiwara Kagetoki remains a significant, though somewhat controversial, figure in Japanese history. His loyalty to Yoritomo brought him great influence, but his role in Yoshitsune's downfall and his own tragic end reflect the complex power struggles of the Kamakura period.
(ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A2%B6%E5%8E%9F%E6%99%AF%E6%99%82)

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1. Yagizaki Park – Ubuyagasaki Shrine loop from Nagahama

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