Otaya Yakata
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Note: only ruins today
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History
The Otaya-yakata was the fortified residence of the Nishimaki Clan from the Kamakura Period onwards. The Nishimaki were local land-owners. The Otaya-yakata had a "凸" layout and was surrouned by dorui (earthen embankments) for protection. During the Sengoku Period the Nishimaki built several mountain castles to retreat to in times of conflict. The closest to Otaya-yakata are Azumi Nishimaki Castle, a yamajiro (mountaintop castle) and a satellite fortification known as Kameyama-toride (a "toride" is a small fort) (also Azumi Kameyama Castle). Today the site of the Otaya-yakata is farmland and apple orchards.
Field Notes
Note: only ruins today
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Otaya Yakata |
| Japanese Name | 於田屋館 |
| Founder | Nishimaki Clan |
| Year Founded | Kamakura Period |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Dorui |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Hata Station on the Kamikouchi Line; 45 minute walk |
| Hours | 24/7 free; farmland |
| Time Required | 15 minutes |
| Location | Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.21999, 137.84829 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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