Tanaka Yazouyaemon Yashiki
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History
Tanaka-yashiki was the the fortified residence of Tanaka Yazōyaemon in the 16th century. There were several residences of the Tanaka Clan in this area, and Yazōyaemon's yashiki was the main one. Another lord of the estate may have been Tanaka Tamibujō. The Tanaka Clan served Takeda Shingen as part of the Kuisshiki-shū, a group of borderland warriors who protected Kai's southern borders, particularly from the Tokugawa Clan. Since they continued to be active into the Edo period it's possible they became a rōnin group following the destruction of the Takeda Clan in 1582.
Visit Notes
Tanaka-yashiki (Tanaka-Yazōyaemon-yashiki) in Kai was a fortified residence site. The site is now that of old residences; perhaps the Tanaka family still lives there - it wouldn't be unusual - though much of the architecture appears modern. There's not much to see of fortifications, but the angular plots on which the homesteads sit appear somewhat elevated above surrounding fields, and the surrounding waterways may be indicative of where former moats ran. But to see anything resembling medieval fortifications here one really has to use one's imagination...
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Tanaka Yazouyaemon Yashiki |
| Japanese Name | 田中弥三左衛門屋敷 |
| Founder | Tanaka Yazōyaemon |
| Year Founded | 16th century |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Higashi-Hanawas Station on the Minobu Line; 5 minute walk |
| Visitor Information | Access Limited |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Chūō, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35° 35' 36.53" N, 138° 31' 33.20" E |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Oshiro Tabi Nikki | |
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