Genga Yashiki (Kai)

History

Genga-yashiki is thought to have been the fortified residence of Katō Genga. It was built at the end of the 15th century. The Katō Clan had prior to that inhabited the Kamigatō-yashiki (see Kamigatou Yashiki) a little to the north. Genga-yashiki was a square-shaped compound measuring about 60m on each side, protected by earthen ramparts.

Visit Notes

Genga-yashiki is now the site of a local temple, Myōfukuji, and a cemetery, and no ruins remain.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Genga Yashiki (Kai)
Japanese Name	甲斐玄賀屋敷
Founder	Katō Genga
Year Founded	Late 15th Century
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Jōei Station on the Minobu Line; 5 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; temple
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Shōwa, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 36' 59.15" N, 138° 31' 48.25" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
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