Chausuyama
A small hill in Tennoji Park where both sides set up headquarters during the Siege of Osaka.
A low hill in a corner of Tennoji Park, with Kawazoko Pond at its foot. It served as a headquarters in both the Winter and Summer sieges.
History & legend
- Fact
During the Winter Siege of Osaka in 1614, Tokugawa Ieyasu set up his headquarters here.
- Fact
During the Summer Siege of Osaka in 1615, Sanada Nobushige made camp here.
- Tradition / theory
There is a theory that the hill itself is an ancient burial mound, but it has not been established.
Nearby & related
Stay nearby
Areas to stay with easy access to this spot.
Courses that include this spot
In the Footsteps of Sanada Nobushige
From Osaka Castle to Tamatsukuri, Sanko Shrine and Chausuyama — a samurai walk comparing fact and legend.
Osaka Castle → Tamatsukuri → Sanko Shrine → Sanada Tunnel → Chausuyama
Tennoji Family Course
Tennoji Zoo, Chausuyama hill and Shinsekai — a course for families.
Tennoji → Tennoji Zoo → Chausuyama → Shinsekai