A museum where you can learn about the tumultuous life of Yoshimitsu Mogami, a warlord of Dewa Yamagata

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旅行時期：2021/07（約4年前）

by Cyberさん（男性）

山形市クチコミ：6件

出羽山形藩の初代藩主で、最上家の全盛期を築き上げた最上義光の、波乱に満ちた生涯を様々な史料から観賞することが出来る博物館です。
博物館としての規模はそれほど大きくありませんが、展示されている史料は豊富で、全てのじっくり観賞すると少なくとも1時間を要します。戦国の武将としての様々な合戦の記録だけでなく、文化人としての素養も極めて卓越しており、最上義光の人となりを多彩な方面から学ぶことが出来ます。合戦で身に纏った甲冑や兜だけでなく、甥の伊達政宗に宛てた書状、連歌作品も数多く展示されており、最上義光とそれに纏わる人との関係性や歴史的背景を深く知りたい人にはもってこいでしょう。一方で愛娘である駒姫の悲劇に纏わる資料も展示されており、決して順風満帆ではない人生を垣間見ることが出来ます。
無料で拝観できます。一部の史料は英語の説明が併記されていますが、ほぼ日本語のみの展示です。フロアは1階のみであるため、車椅子等の障碍を持つ方でもストレスなく利用できます。

This is a museum where visitors can learn about the tumultuous life of Yoshiaki Mogami, the first lord of the Dewa Yamagata clan and the founder of the Mogami family in its heyday, through a variety of historical materials.
The museum is not very large in size, but there is a wealth of historical documents on display, and it will take you at least an hour to see them all in detail. You can learn about the personality of Yoshiaki Mogami from a variety of perspectives, as he not only recorded various battles as a warlord, but also had an outstanding background as a man of culture. In addition to the armor and helmets he wore during the battles, there are also many letters addressed to his nephew Masamune Date and Renga poems on display, which are perfect for those who want to learn more about the relationship between Yoshiaki Mogami and the people associated with him and their historical background. On the other hand, materials related to the tragedy of his beloved daughter, Komahime, are also on display, giving visitors a glimpse of a life that was not all smooth sailing.
It is free to visit. Some of the documents are explained in English, but most of the exhibits are in Japanese only. The museum is located on the first floor only, making it stress-free for visitors with disabilities such as wheelchairs.