Former Residence of the Yagyu Clan's Chief Retainer
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This was the former residence of the famous retainer, Oyamada Shurei, who restored the finances of the house of Yagyu. It stands on a magnificent stone wall and was bestowed upon him by the feudal lord in recognition of Oyamada’s achievements. You can see a high-ranking samurai's residence in the late Edo period.
Related itineraries
- Itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights to visit Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and Nara/Kyoto
- https://narashikanko.or.jp/en/course/detail_17.html
- Trip to Unveil the History of the Yagyu Clan as Great Swordsmen
- https://narashikanko.or.jp/en/course/detail_44.html
General Information
- Address
- 155-1 Yagyu-cho, Nara City, Nara
- contact details
- +81-742-94-0002
- Fax Number
- +81-742-94-002
- Times
- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.n. (Last entry at 4:30 p.m.)
- Closed
- December 27th - January 4th
- Access
- JR/Kintetsu Nara Stations: 5 minute walk from "Yagyu-jo" bus stop on the bus to Ishiuchi/Yagyu/Oji (50 minute ride). *Buses in this area use a hail and ride system.
- Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
- Adults: 350 yen
University Students: 350 yen
High School Students: 350 yen
Middle School Students: 170 yen
Elementary School Students: 170 yen - Admission/Worship Fees (Group)
- Group prices apply to groups of 20 people or more.
Adults: 280 yen
University Students: 280 yen
High School Students: 280 yen
Middle School Students: 140 yen
Elementary School Students: 140 yen
*Group prices are also available for JAF card-holding members. - Discount for Persons with Disabilities
- Free entry (for the visitor with a disability and up to one guardian/companion) upon presentation of Nara citizens with disabilities booklet, rehabilitation booklet, or mental disability health & welfare booklet.
- Senior Discount
- Free entry upon presentation of Nara senior citizen's booklet
- Events
- Photography Contest Exhibition: February 2nd until the following year's contest
Oyagyu Taiko Drum Dance: the Saturday before August 17th - Website
