Takadanobaba
A baba (horse riding ground) constructed in 1636. There is a theory that the origin of the name comes from Takada, the mother of Tokugawa Ieyasu's sixth son Matsudaira Tadateru, who went sightseeing at the location in the Keicho Era (1596-1615). Famous as the location where Horibe Yasubei slew his uncle's enemies. In more recent times, it became a place for entertainment, and target shooting gambling and other events were held. Entertainment at Baba, which was on the way, was very important for worshippers visiting Kishimonjin Shrine in Zoshigaya.
Nishiki-e and Paintings
名所江戸百景 高田の馬場
江戸名勝図会 高田馬場
