Kamigatou Yashiki

History

Kamigatō-yashiki is thought to have been the fortified residence of Katō Kagekado in the Kamakura period. Katō Kagekado fought with Yasuda Yoshisada of the Kai-Genji Clan. Kamigatō-yashiki measured about 60m on each side in a simple square layout; it was surrounded by dorui.

The 'gatō (河東)' in Kamigatō is a morphology of 'Katō (加藤)', the clan name. What was originally the township (defined as a collection of villages) of Katō is now divided between Kamigatō ('Upper Katō') in Shōwa Municipality and Shimogatō ('Lower Katō) in Chūō Municipality. In medieval Japan, clans took their names from the territory they ruled.

Visit Notes

The site of Kamigatō-yashiki is now that of Kumano Shrine; some very shallow dorui (earthen ramparts) remain immediately north of the shrine hall, appearing to form a corner segment of the ramparts.

Gallery

Withered Dorui

Castle Profile
English Name	Kamigatou Yashiki
Japanese Name	上河東屋敷
Founder	Katō Kagekado
Year Founded	Kamakura Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Jōei Station on the Minobu Line; 10 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; shrine
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Shōwa, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 37' 7.57" N, 138° 31' 42.85" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
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