Hijikata Toshizo

Addresses you can still visit

Every place in this city with a documented tie to this person.

• Lived here

  Fudodo Village Shinsengumi Headquarters Site

  Hijikata was based at the compound shortly before the Shinsengumi transferred to Fushimi.

• Performed here

  Fushimi Magistrate's Office Site

  Hijikata commanded the Shinsengumi from the Fushimi Magistrate's Office during the opening battles of January 1868.

• Lived here

  Nishi Hongan-ji Drum Tower

  Hijikata directed Shinsengumi discipline and operations during the unit's stay at the temple.

• Performed here

  Uosaburo

  Shinsengumi forces under Hijikata fought Satsuma troops along Kyomachi-dori during the Battle of Fushimi.

• Lived here

  Yagi Residence (Shinsengumi Mibu Headquarters)

  Hijikata was based here during the Shinsengumi's formative Mibu period and was implicated in the purge of Serizawa's faction.