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Mimosusogawa Park (Site of the Battle of Dan-no-ura)
The location you've mentioned is known in English as the "Site of the Battle of Dan-no-ura" or "Mimosusogawa Park." Situated in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, this site commemorates the pivotal Battle of Dan-no-ura, which took place in 1185. This battle marked the decisive end of the Genpei War between the Taira (Heike) and Minamoto (Genji) clans, leading to the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate. (shimonoseki.travel)
Mimosusogawa Park is located along the Kanmon Strait, a narrow and strategically significant waterway separating Honshu and Kyushu islands. The park features statues of key historical figures such as Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Taira no Tomomori, as well as monuments like the "Monument of Emperor Antoku's Drowning Site," honoring the young emperor who perished during the battle. (yamaguchi-tourism.jp)
Visitors to the park can also view replicas of the Chōshū cannons, which were used during the 19th-century Shimonoseki Campaign, highlighting the area's continued military significance throughout Japanese history. (nippon.com)
The park offers panoramic views of the Kanmon Strait and the Kanmon Bridge, making it a popular spot for both history enthusiasts and tourists. (yamaguchi-tourism.jp)