Minamoto No Ushiwakamaru Collection

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 2 of 3), 1853

Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881

Yoshitsune as Young Ushiwakamaru in the Pass at Sekigahara, between circa 1834 and circa 1835. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Yoshitsune as Young Ushiwakamaru in the Pass at Sekigahara, between circa 1834 and circa 1835. From The Life of Yoshitsune #10

Musashibo Benkei Battling with Young Ushiwaka on Gojo Bridge, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Musashibo Benkei Battling with Young Ushiwaka on Gojo Bridge, 1878. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Minamoto no Ushiwakamaru Battling with the Brigand Kumasaka Chohan, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Minamoto no Ushiwakamaru Battling with the Brigand Kumasaka Chohan, 1883. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Ushiwakamaru at Gojo Bridge, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ushiwakamaru at Gojo Bridge, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Minamoto Yoshitsune Leaping from Boat to Boat, 1882. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Minamoto Yoshitsune Leaping from Boat to Boat, 1882. Series: Japanese Historical Legends

Yoshitsune Leaps Over Eight Boats at Dannoura Bay during the Battle of Yashima, 19th century

Ushiwaka Playing a Flute, c1830. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Ushiwaka Playing a Flute, c1830

Yoshitsune and Shizuka (Uijin), circa 1704-1711. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
Yoshitsune and Shizuka (Uijin), circa 1704-1711. The Actors Nakamura Takesaburo and Hayakawa Dengoro as Yoshitsune and Shizuka

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 3 of 3), 1853

Yoshitsune Training with the Tengu Sojobo, 1863. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Yoshitsune Training with the Tengu Sojobo, 1863

The Yoshitsune Horse-Washing Falls at Yoshino, Izumi Province, between circa 1833 and circa 1834. Creator: Hokusai
The Yoshitsune Horse-Washing Falls at Yoshino, Izumi Province, between circa 1833 and circa 1834. From A Tour of Japanese Waterfalls

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 1 of 3), 1853. The Great Battle at the Minamoto

Minamoto no Yoshitsune Rescuing Kenrei Mon'in during the Battle of Dannoura, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Minamoto no Yoshitsune Rescuing Kenrei Mon'in during the Battle of Dannoura, 1889

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Minamoto no Ushiwakamaru, also known as Minamoto no Yoshitsune, was a legendary samurai warrior in Japanese history. Born in 1159, he was the younger brother of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura shogunate. Ushiwakamaru displayed exceptional skill and bravery from a young age, training under the famous warrior monk Benkei. Despite his youth, Ushiwakamaru quickly rose to fame for his prowess on the battlefield and strategic brilliance. He played a crucial role in many important battles during the Genpei War between the Taira and Minamoto clans. His daring exploits and cunning tactics earned him a reputation as one of Japan's greatest warriors. Ushiwakamaru's most famous achievement came at the Battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185, where he led a small band of loyal followers against overwhelming odds to defeat the Taira clan and secure victory for his brother Yoritomo. However, despite his military success, Ushiwakamaru's relationship with his brother soured over time due to political intrigue within their family. In 1189, after being betrayed by Yoritomo and facing certain death at his hands, Ushiwakamaru chose to take his own life rather than be captured or killed by his own kin. His tragic end only added to his legend as a noble hero who fought bravely until the very end. Today, Minamoto no Ushiwakamaru is remembered as a symbol of courage, loyalty, and honor in Japanese culture. His story continues to inspire countless tales of valor and sacrifice in literature, theater, and art across Japan.