Yasuda Yoshisada Yakata

History

Yasuda-Yoshisada-yakata was the manor hall of Lord Yasuda Yoshisada, a member of the Kai-Minamoto Clan. At the Battle of Fuji River in 1180 the Kai-Minamoto scored a major victory over the Taira Clan during the Genpei War (1180-1185). Minamoto Yoritomo became shōgun in 1192. Although the Kai-Minamoto had helped him during the war, they had become too powerful for his liking. The Kai-Minamoto were eventually purged by Minamoto Yoritomo for suspected treason and Yasuda Yoshisada was executed in 1193.

Visit Notes

The site of Yasuda-Yoshisada-yakata is now a temple, Saiganji, and a residential area in Kobarahigashi, Yamanashi Municipality. The old residence of the Yasuda family is also located here, though there is not claimed to be any direct relation with Yasuda Yoshisada. But their house appears very handsome at least! I found no ruins. Some castle bloggers say that there are the remains of dorui (earthen ramparts) at another temple nearby, but I couldn't find this other temple.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Yasuda Yoshisada Yakata
Japanese Name	安田義定館
Founder	Yasuda Yoshisada
Year Founded	Late Heian Period
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; 5 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; temple
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Yamanashi, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 41' 40.09" N, 138° 41' 58.67" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
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