The Sengoku warlord “Shikanosuke Yamanaka Yukimori” concept Room, the “Samurai Room,” is very popular! In July, enjoy a 2,000 yen discount at the same rate as our other Rooms!
A Concept Room Accommodation Plan themed around the Sengoku warlord Yamanaka Shikanosuke—associated with Gassan-Toda Castle—is now on sale, produced by Tomohiro Suzuki of Sengoku Tamashii. In July, to celebrate his appearance in the Taiga drama, enjoy a ¥2,000 discount at the same rate as our other Rooms!
The interior features armor and helmet crafted by armorer “Kagemitsu,” recreating the design of a helmet traditionally attributed to Yamanaka Shikanosuke (held by the Kikkawa Historical Museum in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture), along with four ink paintings by sumi-e artist “Okazu,” known for works depicting warriors and castles as well as anime characters in recent years.
A hanging scroll hand-written by Shoho Ota, who has many descendants of Sengoku warriors among his disciples.
A crescent-moon candlestick bearing the Amago clan crest from Hiroko Blacksmith Workshop is on display.
We also pay close attention to amenities, including a toothbrush with the Yamanaka family crest, a Yamanaka Shikanosuke towel, and a local specialty sweet called “Shikanosuke.”
About Yamanaka Shikanosuke Yukimori
A Sengoku warrior who served the Sengoku daimyo Amago clan. Known as one of the Amago’s fiercest fighters, he earned the nickname “the Kirin child of San’in.”
He is famous for praying to a crescent moon: “Grant me seven hardships and eight sufferings.”
He devoted himself to restoring the Amago clan after it was once destroyed by the Mori clan. In that effort he sought support from Oda Nobunaga and fought under Akechi Mitsuhide and Hashiba Hideyoshi (Toyotomi Hideyoshi). Ultimately defeated by the Mori at Kozuki Castle, he was taken as a hostage to Mori Terumoto; while being escorted he was executed at Bitchu Takahashi.
His unwavering loyalty to his lord and tireless efforts to restore his house have been praised as “a model samurai,” earning deep admiration. He is said to have died at age 34 or 39.
His eldest son—said to be Yamanaka Yukimoto (Konike Shinroku)—entered sake brewing, amassed wealth, and became founder of what would later be known as the Konike zaibatsu.
In prewar elementary school textbooks in Japan, Yamanaka Shikanosuke Yukimori was taught as an exemplar of loyal retainers.
The emblem of Nikka Whisky depicts Yamanaka Shikanosuke Yukimori’s helmet.