Nishikawa Yashiki (Kai)

History

Nishikawa-yashiki was the fortified residence of the Nishikawa Clan who were the vassals of Nikaidō Sadafuji, a local warlord, during the Kamakura period. In the Edo period the Nishikawa patriarch became a shōya (village headman). Shōya straddled the caste division between peasant and samurai, generally being wealthy farmers whilst also taking on the mantle of samurai. Shōya liased between samurai and locals, as well as hosting samurai and even daimyō in their residence. The interior of the Nishikawa-yashiki omoya is much more lavish than surrounding farmsteads would've been, showing the importance placed on entertaining guests, and the relatively high status of the shōya. The architecture of the current Nishikawa residence, which dates to the middle Edo period, indicates that the Nishikawa also engaged in sericulture. The Nishikawa family still live in the house to this day.

Visit Notes

Nishikawa-yashiki is a medieval residence site with an old omoya (main residence hall). The omoya dates to the mid' Edo period; its original kayabuki (thatched roof) is now covered with protective copper sheeting. It is built in a vernacular form called Kōshū-style. Storehouses and a gate also remain. Though an important cultural property, it is not open to the public.

Gallery

Omoya, Nishikawa Residence

Castle Profile
English Name	Kai Nishikawa Yashiki
Japanese Name	甲斐西川屋敷
Founder	Nishikawa Clan
Year Founded	Kamakura Period; Edo Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	No main keep but other buildings
Designations	has Important Cultural Properties
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Omoya, Gate, Kura
Features	gates, palace
Visitor Information
Access	Nearest station is Enzan Station on the Chūō Main Line
Visitor Information	Access Limited
Time Required	20 minutes
Website	https://www.city.yamanashi.yamanashi.jp/citizen/docs/prefecture 08.html
Location	Yamanashi, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 44' 37.64" N, 138° 42' 58.61" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
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