Murakami Yakata

History

See Murakami Katsurao Castle for more information.

Visit Notes

Murakami-yakata is the site of the fortified manor hall of the Murakami Clan and the main residence of Murakami Yoshikiyo. It is also called Mansenji-yakata after the temple which now occupies the site. The yakata was built alongside Katsuraojō on the mountain above, functioning as a kyokan (residential space) (since the lord did not live at the mountaintop castle day-to-day). I felt I had to come here as part of my Murakami castle explorations despite their being no ruins, and plus I had missed it during my two visits to Katsuraojō. Happily Mansenji is an interesting temple, and the priest's house appears to be built to somewhat resemble a castle, which is a nice touch.

Gallery

Mansenji Temple Gate

Castle Profile
English Name	Murakami Yakata
Japanese Name	村上館
Alternate Names	満泉寺館
Founder	Murakami Yoshikiyo
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Sakaki Station on the Shinano Railway; 10 minute walk
Visitor Information	Mansenji Temple
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Sakaki, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 28' 3.14" N, 138° 10' 55.02" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
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