Wada Yoshimori (1147–1213) was one of the founding retainers of the Kamakura shogunate. A master archer from the Miura clan, he served as the first head of the Samurai-dokoro (the shogunate’s military board) from the establishment of warrior government. After Yoritomo’s death, conflict with Hojo Yoshitoki intensified over control of the shogunate. In the Wada Rebellion of 1213, Yoshimori raised arms with his clan and fought fierce street battles through Kamakura, briefly threatening the shogunal palace. Ultimately defeated by Hojo counterattacks and defections, he died in battle at the age of 67. The Samurai-dokoro then passed to Hojo hands, marking a decisive step toward Hojo autocratic rule. The Wada-zuka mound in Kamakura still commemorates the clan’s end, while Tsurugaoka Hachimangu nearby brings the historical setting to life for visitors.