In 1336, Takauji ASHIKAGA, who was on his way back to Kyoto after winning the Battle of Tatarahama, was granted here a decree of Emperor Kogon for tracking down and killing Yoshisada NITTA.
1336年（建武(日本)3年）には多々良浜の戦いに勝利した足利尊氏が京に上る途中この地で光厳天皇より新田義貞追討の院宣を賜る。