Choushouin Yakata

I could identify no ruins; only the temple remains.

History

Built as a yakata of the Nishina, this yakata was associated particularly with the clan's Shibutami branch. After 1582 the site was taken over by the temple Chōshōin. An Edo Period map showed to me by the monk at Tenshōji indicates that the yakata had a square mizubori (water moat) and that this was retained by the temple. It no longer remains, however. During the Meiji Revolution anti-Buddhist purges damaged the temple and the Rokkakudō (hexagonal prayer hall) was lost. All temple structures are modern.

Field Notes

I could identify no ruins; only the temple remains.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Choshoin Yakata
Japanese Name	長性院館
Founder	Nishina Clan
Year Founded	Kamakura Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Shinano-Omachi Station on the Oito Line; 5 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; temple
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Omachi, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.5016, 137.85559
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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