Baba Yashiki (Kai)

History

Baba-yashiki, Kai Province, was the fortified residence of Baba Nobuharu, the general of Takeda Shingen who became the lord of Matsumoto Castle. Baba was originally from the Kyōraishi Clan whose residences were located to the north, past the Shingū River, where he originally resided. Baba was killed at the Battle of Nagashino in 1575, and his son, Minbu Shōsuke, became lord of the manor. When Minbu was killed in 1582 at the Battle of Tenmokuzan the yashiki was abandoned.

Visit Notes

There are no remains on-site today of the former residence of the famous Takeda general, Baba Nobuharu, but a marker can be found in front of Hakushū Nursery, next to a small airplane. A relocated gate from the yashiki is located at a nearby temple, Jigenji. I inspected the gate but, though I was drawn by the sound of chanting, refrained from entering the main hall of the temple as a funeral was in process there.

Gallery

Relocated Gate

Castle Profile
English Name	Kai Baba Yashiki
Japanese Name	甲斐馬場屋敷
Founder	Baba Nobuharu
Year Founded	Mid' 16th Century
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	No main keep but other buildings
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Relocated Gate at Jionji
Features	gates
Visitor Information
Access	Nearest Station is Nagasaka on the Chūō East Line.
Visitor Information	24/7 free; fields
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 48' 29.81" N, 138° 19' 39.22" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
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