Matsudaira-go The family who inherited the Edo shogunate came from the war-torn Province of Mikawa. Being the birthplace of Matsudaira and Tokugawa, one can instantly tell the history.

While taking a slow walk, imagine the ambiance of history.

The Matsudaira-go is cuddled in the rich nature of mountain village, a remote place located to the east of the city. As the birthplace of Matsudaira, the roots of Tokugawa clan who ruled during the Edo era, it can even tell nowadays what it was like back then. This whole area of “Matsudaira Remains” is appointed as the country’s historical site. Including the Matsudaira clan’s “Kogetsuin Temple,” the dedicated “Matsudaira Toshogu Shrine” to Ieyasu Tokugawa and the “Matsudaira-go Historical Museum” where things related to both Matsudaira and Tokugawa are exhibited as some of the rich highlights of this area.

The well that Matsudaira clan first used for bath. The Matsudaira-go Historical Museum where Ieyasu’s (the 1st. shogun of Tokugawa Shogunate) roots can be felt.

At Matsudaira-go Historical Museum, you will find the ancestor of Ieyasu Tokugawa, the seated wooden image of Chikauji Matsudaira (cultural assets designated by the city government) and so on. Not far from that museum is a well which was first used by the Matsudaira clan to take a bath. It was believed that when Ieyasu was born in Okazaki, water from the well was taken and used bamboo tube and delivered using the fastest horse. When you come and visit Matsudaira-go, this is a spot to drop by. You will surely feel familiar with the history.

The latest information of each season is now sending. Enjoy the rich nature and events.

Matsudaira-go is also famous for enjoying seasonal flowers like Cherry blossom, autumn leaves, Skunk cabbage, Lycoris radiata, Chimonanthus and so on. In early summer, at the Matsudaira-go Park there are both 2,000 Irises and Hydrangeas in full bloom that is worth viewing. The timely information about the condition of Matsudaira-go is delivered by “Tenkachaya no Hana dayori.” The owner of “Tenkachaya” cafe is maintaining and updating homepage. You can get various events, contents and other information about nature changes, the wild bird conditions, etc thru “Matsudaira-go Furusato Zukuri Committee.” You can now catch an “instant” Matsudaira-go.

>>Tenkachaya no Hana dayori Word-of-mouth Information

We are holding various intercommunication and heartwarming events between and among people.

Other than enjoying the natural sceneries of each season, various events are held throughout the year. The naked evil men congregate and the ball being played in the “Tenka Festival”, the heroism in “Matsudaira Spring Festival” and in the entertaining events like “Tenka Tea Party” and “Year-end rice cake making Festival” where intercommunication between and among visitors is being valued. It is recommended to enjoy Matsudaira with a cheerful heart.

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