Iwade Yashiki (Kai)
Iwade-yashiki is a medieval fortified residence site in an area of Yamanashi Municipality which was formerly part of the medieval Iwade Estate. It is now the site of homes and a small temple. There is some raised earth around the temple and between homes which is thought to be the remains of the dor
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History
Iwade-yashiki is the medieval fortified residence of Iwade Nawami who was born the fourth son of Takeda Nobumasa. He was killed during a raid at Kai-Katsuyamajō in 1508 by Takeda Nobutora for rebelling along with Aburakawa Nobue.
For more information see Yatsushiro Katsuyama Castle and Aburakawa Nobue Yashiki.
Field Notes
Iwade-yashiki is a medieval fortified residence site in an area of Yamanashi Municipality which was formerly part of the medieval Iwade Estate. It is now the site of homes and a small temple. There is some raised earth around the temple and between homes which is thought to be the remains of the dorui (earthen ramparts) that ran around the residence.
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| English Name | Iwade Yashiki (Kai) |
| Japanese Name | 甲斐岩手屋敷 |
| Alternate Names | 岩手治部少輔縄美屋敷 |
| Founder | Iwade Nawami |
| Year Founded | 15th century |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Dorui |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Higashi-Yamanashi Station on the Chūō Main Line; 35 minute walk |
| Hours | 24/7 free; temple |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Yamanashi, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.712, 138.69796 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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