Kazama Yakata
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The site of the Kazama-yakata is now a temple, Jōfukuji.
History
Kazama-yakata was the fortified manor house of the Kazama Clan. There were many branches of the clan but this is thought to have been their place of origin. There is a Kazama Shrine nearby and the area was formerly known as Kazama Village. Today the site of Kazama-yakata is a temple called Jōfukuji.
Field Notes
The site of the Kazama-yakata is now a temple, Jōfukuji.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Kazama Yakata |
| Japanese Name | 風間館 |
| Founder | Kazama Clan |
| Year Founded | Medieval Times |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Nagano Station on the Shinonoi Line; 10 minute bus; 10 minute walk |
| Hours | Free; 24/7; Temple |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Nagano, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.63796, 138.22843 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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