Tezuka Yakata

History

Teźuka Mitsumori was a late Heian period general and member of the Kanazashi Clan of the Lower Suwa. Though originally from Suwa, Mitsumori's residence is thought to have been here. There was a range for horseback archery here and a family temple. The remains of a stone stupa bearing the family name have been found.

Visit Notes

Teźuka-yakata site I visited on the way to Shiodajō, having alighted at Bessho-Onsen Station with my folding bicycle. There is nothing to see particularly. The site, which is slightly elevated above surrounding fields, is now an abandoned farmstead. The site is also known as 'Teźuka Great Castle' but I don't buy the "Great Castle" part for a second; this was a simple fortified residence which the term 'yashiki' amply covers.

Gallery

Gate to current residence

Castle Profile
English Name	Tezuka Yakata
Japanese Name	手塚館
Alternate Names	Teźukaôjō 手塚大城
Founder	Tezuka Morimitsu
Year Founded	Late Heian Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Maita Station on the Besshō Line; 20 minute walk
Visitor Information	Access Limited
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Ueda, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 20' 47.62" N, 138° 10' 57.14" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
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