Village of Yagyu

◆Houtoku-ji temple  (29 pieces)

The temple is a family temple for the Yagyus and built in 1938 by Munenori Mataemon Yagyu
to pray for the late father Muneyoshi Sekishusai.

The temple founder was Priest Takuan
(It is said that Japanese pickles "Takuan" was firstly made by this priest).

The seated statue of Munenori Tajimanokami Yagyu, the seated statue of Priest Takuan,
and the statue of Gisen Priest Retsudo (the 4th son of Munenori) were
remained in both sides of the principal image.

There were graves for the successive Yagyu lords in north side.

◆Entrance Fee Adult University High school Junior high school Elementary school
Individual 200 yen 200 yen 150 yen 100 yen 100 yen
Group(Over 30 people) 180 yen 180 yen 130 yen 80 yen 80 yen

 ◆From April 1 to October 31 From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 ◆From November 1 to March 31 From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 ◆Open all year round


◆Address: 445, Yagyushimo-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-1231  TEL 0742-94-0204

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↓From left, the seated statue of Munenori Yagyu, the seated statue of Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni),
the seated statue of Monk Takuan, and the statue of Monk Retsudou.
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↓The domain currency and the seal of the Yagyu domain
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↓Mitsuyoshi Jubei at center, Munenori at left back, and Munetoshi at right back
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↓The grave, located a little far distance from the grave of the Yagyu family. The left is Priest Takuan.
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↓Mitsuyoshi Jubei Yagyu at front and Munenori at left back
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↓The book for the art of war "Tsuki-no-shou", written by Mitsuyoshi Jubei Yagyu at age of 39.
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Village of Yagyu