The reconciliation between Mito and Hikone was made possible by Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, although Tsuruga is the place where the Tenguto no Ran (Rebellion of Tenguto) was subdued completely.
水戸と彦根を和解させた都市は敦賀市だが、敦賀は天狗党の乱が悉く殺された土地である。