Ohtsuma Yakata

History

Ôtsuma-yakata is thought to have been built by the Ôtsuma Clan in medieval times as their fortified manor residence. The clan was originally a vassal clan of the Suwa Clan, and was allied with the Nishina Clan during the Jōkyū War.

Visit Notes

At the site of Ôtsuma-yakata stands a large memorial stone. I found no ruins. The site today is agicultural land. Yakata refers to medieval fortified residences of the land-owning warrior elite of that time. This was the second stop on my "Yakata Tour".

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Castle Profile
English Name	Ohtsuma Yakata
Japanese Name	大妻館
Founder	Ôtsuma Clan
Year Founded	Medieval Times
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Niimura Station on the Kamikouchi Line; 35 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; farmland
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Azumino, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 13' 54.84" N, 137° 53' 1.25" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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