Murakami Yakata
Murakami-yakata is the site of the fortified manor hall of the Murakami Clan and the main residence of Murakami Yoshikiyo. It is also called Mansenji-yakata after the temple which now occupies the site. The yakata was built alongside Katsuraojō on the mountain above, functioning as a kyokan (residen
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History
See Murakami Katsurao Castle for more information.
Field Notes
Murakami-yakata is the site of the fortified manor hall of the Murakami Clan and the main residence of Murakami Yoshikiyo. It is also called Mansenji-yakata after the temple which now occupies the site. The yakata was built alongside Katsuraojō on the mountain above, functioning as a kyokan (residential space) (since the lord did not live at the mountaintop castle day-to-day). I felt I had to come here as part of my Murakami castle explorations despite their being no ruins, and plus I had missed it during my two visits to Katsuraojō. Happily Mansenji is an interesting temple, and the priest's house appears to be built to somewhat resemble a castle, which is a nice touch.
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| English Name | Murakami Yakata |
| Japanese Name | 村上館 |
| Alternate Names | 満泉寺館 |
| Founder | Murakami Yoshikiyo |
| Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
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| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Sakaki Station on the Shinano Railway; 10 minute walk |
| Hours | Mansenji Temple |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Sakaki, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.46754, 138.18195 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Ranmaru | |
| Yogo | |
