The Daigo Flower Viewing (醍醐の花見, Daigo no Hanami) was an extravagant party that occurred on April 20, 1598, during the Japanese Warring States period. The entourage occurred around the medieval capital, starting at Fushimi Castle and taking place at the Sanbō-in part of Daigo-ji. Daigo-ji has been famed for its cherry blossoms since the Heian Period, and Hideyoshi Toyotomi loved attending cherry blossom viewings during his lifetime. He personally visited and helped renovate the temple grounds.
The Daigo Flower Viewing was a social gathering attended by 1,300 influential lords to dispel political tensions and restore morale after the failed Korean Campaigns. It commemorated the first public appearances of Hideyori Toyotomi, Nene Kōdai-In, and Lady Yodo. Maeda Gen'i provided accommodations, a luxurious tea ceremony, poetry sessions, and women entertainers. The event marked the last time influential figures saw Hideyoshi alive, and it is associated with his attempt at unification and foreshadowing of Tokugawa's rise to power.
Appearances in the Games[]
- Nobunaga's Ambition series (including spin-off Nobunyaga no Yabou)
- Taiko Risshiden series
- Samurai Warriors series, often during Hideyoshi and Nene's personal endings (including the TV series)
External Links[]
- Hotaikou Hanami Gyoretsu - modern day observation and celebration of event
- Daigoji Cultural Assets Archive