1603: Establishment of the Edo Shogunate - Sengoku Shogun Map
Following the reorganization after Sekigahara, Ieyasu was appointed shogun and founded the Edo Shogunate. Construction of Edo Castle, development of the castle town, and reorganization of highway networks began. While the Toyotomi family remained in Osaka, the center of power shifted firmly to the Tokugawa.
Major events
- 1603-02-12: Tokugawa Ieyasu Becomes Shogun — Tokugawa Ieyasu received appointment as seii taishōgun at Fushimi Castle, marking the establishment of the Edo shogunate.
- 1603-03: Nijō Castle Is Completed and Ieyasu Enters — The principal buildings of Nijō Castle were completed, and Tokugawa Ieyasu entered the castle during his visit to Kyoto for his appointment as shogun.
- 1603-月日不詳: Izumo no Okuni Performs Kabuki Dance — Izumo no Okuni performed kabuki dance at Kitano Shrine in Kyoto, helping spread the form of entertainment that developed into kabuki.