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|City=Nara
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|Notes=The site of Yagyu Jin’ya is located on a small plateau west of Hōtoku-ji Temple. The jin’ya served as the administrative headquarters of the 10,000-koku Yagyu Domain in the Edo period. The ruins are now preserved as a historical park with stone walls, wells, and building foundation outlines. The grounds were once used as a school before being redeveloped in 1980. Because the Yagyu lords were hereditary sword instructors to the shogun, they were "residence-in-Edo" daimyō (定府大名), meaning the jin’ya functioned more as an administrative office than a lordly residence.  
|Notes=The site of Yagyu Jin’ya is located on a small plateau west of Hotoku-ji Temple. The jin’ya served as the administrative headquarters of the 10,000-koku Yagyu Domain in the Edo period. The ruins are now preserved as a historical park with stone walls, wells, and building foundation outlines. The grounds were once used as a school before being redeveloped in 1980. Because the Yagyu lords were hereditary sword instructors to the shogun, they were "residence-in-Edo" daimyo (定府大名), meaning the jin’ya functioned more as an administrative office than a lordly residence.  


Buses from Nara are infrequent, so plan your trip carefully. Nearby is the fascinating old Yagyu Kōdō stone-paved road, which looks ideal for hiking. You could also hike to Kasagiyama Castle, which was my original plan for the day—until it started snowing. Combine with visits to [[Yagyu Castle]] and [[Yagyu Furushiro Castle]] to see the full transformation of the Yagyu Valley from Sengoku to Edo.
Buses from Nara are infrequent, so plan your trip carefully. Nearby is the fascinating old Yagyu Kodo stone-paved road, which looks ideal for hiking. You could also hike to Kasagiyama Castle, which was my original plan for the day—until it started snowing. Combine with visits to [[Yagyu Castle]] and [[Yagyu Furushiro Castle]] to see the full transformation of the Yagyu Valley from Sengoku to Edo.
|History=In 1636 (Kan’ei 13), Yagyu Munenori, sword instructor to the Tokugawa shoguns, was elevated to the rank of daimyō with a fief of 10,000 koku in Yamato Province. In 1642, he constructed the Yagyu Jin’ya, also known as Masakizaka Jin’ya (正木坂陣屋), on a small plateau surrounded by cliffs on three sides. The jin’ya replaced the old Yagyu Castle as the clan’s official base.  
|History=In 1636, Yagyu Munenori, sword instructor to the Tokugawa shoguns, was elevated to the rank of daimyo with a domain of 10,000 koku in Yamato Province. In 1642, he constructed the Yagyu Jin’ya, also known as Masakizaka Jin’ya (正木坂陣屋), on a small plateau surrounded by cliffs on three sides. The jin’ya replaced the old Yagyu Castle as the clan’s official base.  


Because the Yagyū were "residence-in-Edo" daimyō who spent most of their time in the capital serving the shogunate, the jin’ya was primarily used as a local administrative office. The site later fell into disuse, and during the modern period a school was built here. In 1980 it was redeveloped as a historical park. Today visitors can see surviving stone walls, a well, and traces of building foundations marked out on the ground.
Because the Yagyu were "residence-in-Edo" daimyo who spent most of their time in the capital serving the shogunate, the jin’ya was primarily used as a local administrative office. The site later fell into disuse, and during the modern period a school was built here. In 1980 it was redeveloped as a historical park. Today visitors can see surviving stone walls, a well, and traces of building foundations marked out on the ground.
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The site of Yagyu Jin’ya is located on a small plateau west of Hotoku-ji Temple. The jin’ya served as the administrative headquarters of the 10,000-koku Yagyu Domain in the Edo period. The ruins are now preserved as a historical park with stone walls, wells, and building foundation outlines. The gro

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History

In 1636, Yagyu Munenori, sword instructor to the Tokugawa shoguns, was elevated to the rank of daimyo with a domain of 10,000 koku in Yamato Province. In 1642, he constructed the Yagyu Jin’ya, also known as Masakizaka Jin’ya (正木坂陣屋), on a small plateau surrounded by cliffs on three sides. The jin’ya replaced the old Yagyu Castle as the clan’s official base.

Because the Yagyu were "residence-in-Edo" daimyo who spent most of their time in the capital serving the shogunate, the jin’ya was primarily used as a local administrative office. The site later fell into disuse, and during the modern period a school was built here. In 1980 it was redeveloped as a historical park. Today visitors can see surviving stone walls, a well, and traces of building foundations marked out on the ground.


Field Notes

The site of Yagyu Jin’ya is located on a small plateau west of Hotoku-ji Temple. The jin’ya served as the administrative headquarters of the 10,000-koku Yagyu Domain in the Edo period. The ruins are now preserved as a historical park with stone walls, wells, and building foundation outlines. The grounds were once used as a school before being redeveloped in 1980. Because the Yagyu lords were hereditary sword instructors to the shogun, they were "residence-in-Edo" daimyo (定府大名), meaning the jin’ya functioned more as an administrative office than a lordly residence.

Buses from Nara are infrequent, so plan your trip carefully. Nearby is the fascinating old Yagyu Kodo stone-paved road, which looks ideal for hiking. You could also hike to Kasagiyama Castle, which was my original plan for the day—until it started snowing. Combine with visits to Yagyu Castle and Yagyu Furushiro Castle to see the full transformation of the Yagyu Valley from Sengoku to Edo.


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Castle Profile
English Name Yagyu Jin'ya
Japanese Name 柳生陣屋
Founder Yagyu Munenori
Year Founded 1642
Castle Type Fortified Manor
Castle Condition Ruins only
Historical Period Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access Yagyu Bus Stop (Nara Kotsu Bus from Kintetsu Nara Station); 15 min walk
Hours Historic Park, signs, open any time
Time Required 20–30 mins
URL Castle Website
Location Nara, Nara Prefecture
Coordinates 34.72882, 135.95292
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Added to Jcastle 2025
Contributor Eric
Admin Year Visited 2025
Admin Visits February 11, 2025
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