Sekigahara

One of the westernmost memorial markers in the town, this spot marks both the encampment and final burial site of Ōtani Yoshitsugu, one of the Western Alliance's main commanders. When he realized the defections of Kobayakawa Hideaki and others and the increasingly small likelihood of Western victory, he committed seppuku, or ritual suicide. Best reached by bicycle (although it is within walking distance, it just takes longer to get to than most other sites), but the final stretch up the mountain must be walked.

This marks the site of the bloodiest clash between the Eastern and Western armies in the Battle of Sekigahara. The monument here is flanked by the flags of the leaders of both armies, Ishida and Tokugawa.

Ukita Hideie from Bizen Province (present-day Okayama), served as Vice Commander of the Western army, and brought the largest army on the Western Front, consisting of over 17,000 soldiers. Hideie was able to escape the battle and travel all the way to Satsuma Province (Kagoshima) before eventually being apprehended. He was spared a death sentence but was exiled to Hachijojima where he spent the rest of his life.

There are plenty of other markers and memorials scattered throughout the town, too numerous to list. The maps on the bridge over the train tracks list them with their relevant commanders.

Local history covering 6 eras from prehistoric to contemporary.

Toiyaba were places in post towns where Daimyo and officials went to get or exchange horses, personnel, and perform various administrative tasks. They existed in every post town, however very few Toiyaba exist today. The Imasu-juku's Toiyaba is Gifu's sole remainder.

A stone monument marks the border between the former Omi Province and Mino Province. On either side of the border, there are also markers that give the modern borders of Shiga Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture.

Sekigahara was one of the post towns along the Nakasendo. The honjin was a designated inn where passing daimyo and other important officials would stay. Like most of the honjin, the building no longer exists. On its former site there is a marker and a tree that stood in the front garden. The rest of the former honjin now contains Hachiman Shrine. The gate of Sekigahara's honjin is preserved in the neighboring town of Tarui at Honryuji Temple.

Every post town had a wakihonjin which was an inn used for daimyo when the honjin could not be used, when more than one daimyo were staying, or for lower-level vassals who could not stay in the honjin. Wakihonjin were also available for the public to stay in when daimyo were not here. The wakihonjin no longer exists, but a replica of the gate was built here with a signpost. There is an additional signpost marking the birthplace of the Priest Shido Munan (至道無難禅師生誕地) who was a Zen master during the Edo Period.

A small museum featuring exhibits about the flora and fauna found in western Gifu Prefecture. The exhibits are interactive and fun for children.

A 518-meter-long cave that maintains a temperature of 15 °C (59 °F) all year round. The cave has many stalagtites and stalagmites, some of which have been noted and named for their unique appearances, such as "The Giant's Foot" (巨人の足) which really does look like a giant leg and foot. It also contains fossils and there are trout in the river that runs through it. The pathway is flat and has no stairs, so it's known for being a good cave for families with younger children.

Renewed in 2020, this museum focuses on topics other than the famous battle, from archaeological times to today.

While it's not a historic site, War Land is an open-air recreation of the Battle of Sekigahara. It includes encampments with the famous leaders marked so you can take pictures with your favorites. They also have samurai armor rentals for an additional fee so you can take pictures in the battlefield as a fighter. Armor rentals are not available in the summer due to the high risk of heat stroke. Just outside of War Land, they often host other events, such as summer umbrella (hanagasa) displays and cosmos flower viewing in the autumn.