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Site of Kira Kozukenosuke Residence
東京都
Site of the famous 47 Ronin raid on December 14, 1702, led by Oishi Kuranosuke — Chushingura enthusiasts gather every December 14 for the Gishi-sai memorial at this Ryogoku historic site
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1703
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Historic Site
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5 min walk from Ryogoku Station (Oedo Line)
Ryogoku 3-13-9, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
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Historic Site
Founded 1703
323 years
Overview
Site of the legendary 47 Ronin raid on December 14, 1702. The masterless samurai led by Oishi Kuranosuke avenged their lord Asano Takuminokami by attacking the residence of Kira Kozukenosuke here. Now a small park with a layout map of the original estate and stone statues of the 47 ronin. The annual Gishi-sai memorial on December 14 draws Chushingura fans from across Japan. An essential site for u…
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Origins
Scene of the famous 47 Ronin raid in 1703. The Kira estate covered approximately 2,550 tsubo with a grand gate, study, and inner chambers. After the raid, the estate was demolished. In 1934, local volunteers established it as Honjo Matsuzaka-cho Park.
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Oishi Kuranosuke
Leader of the 47 Ronin
Age 44 at founding
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On December 14, 1702, Oishi Kuranosuke led the 47 ronin in their legendary raid on this Kira residence, avenging their lord Asano. After the raid, Oishi carried Kira's head to Sengakuji temple to present it at their lord's grave.
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