Yagyu Karo Yashiki

Oyamada Shurei, chief retainer of the Yagyu, was awarded the plot of land for his success reforming the domain’s finances. The stone walls were constructed in 1841 by a mason from Owari, and the garden was laid out by the noted tea ceremony master Kizu Rosen. The residence includes a nagayamon gate,

Background

Oyamada Shurei, chief retainer of the Yagyu, was awarded the plot of land for his success reforming the domain’s finances. The stone walls were constructed in 1841 by a mason from Owari, and the garden was laid out by the noted tea ceremony master Kizu Rosen. The residence includes a nagayamon gate, earthen walls, and a garden. Other buildings no longer exist but the foundations are laid out in stone. It is a beautifully preserved example of the lifestyle of a high-ranking retainer in a small rural domain.

In 1964, the house came into the possession of writer Yamaoka Sohachi. It is said that the concept for the NHK historical drama Spring Slope (Haru no Saka), featuring Yagyū Munenori, was written here. After Yamaoka’s death, the property was donated to Nara City. Today it is maintained as a museum, with displays on the Yagyu clan and Edo Period culture.

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Yagyu Karo Residence Profile
English Name	Yagyu Karo Residence
Japanese Name	旧柳生藩家老屋敷
Year	1840's
Residence Type	Upper Class
Designations	Local Historic Site
Features	Gates, Garden, House
Visitor Information	9am - 5pm (closed for New Year's holidays); 350 yen admission
Website	https://www.city.nara.lg.jp/site/yagyuu/
Location	Nara, Nara Prefecture
Castle	Yagyu Jin'ya
Coordinates	34.73246, 135.95024
Yagyu Jin'ya and nearby Samurai Homes
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