Former Residence of the Yagyu Clan’s Chief Retainer
This is the former residence of Suzu Oyamada, a chief retainer who helped rebuild the Yagyu clan's finances. The majestic stone wall is impressive, and it is inscribed that it was built by Owari stonemasons in 1841. In 1962, it became the property of writer Sōhachi Yamaoka, and attracted attention as the mansion where he developed the idea for his novel ``Haru no Sakamichi'' (which was made into a TV drama on NHK), and after his death, it was donated to Nara City according to his will.
Detailed information
| Address | 155-1 Yagyucho, Nara 630-1237 |
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| Opening Hours | 9:00-17:00 (admission deadline 16:30) |
| Closed day | December 27th - January 4th |
| Price | Adults: 350 yen University Students: 350 yen High School Students: 350 yen Middle School Students: 170 yen Elementary School Students: 170 yen |
| Price (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. |
| Inquiry | 0742-94-0002 (Yagyu Tourism Association) FAX: 0742-94-0002 |
| Discount for Disabled Visitors | Admission is free for the person and one accompanying person by presenting a physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, or mental disability certificate. |
| Senior Discount | Nara City Free admission if you bring your Nanamaru card (senior handbook) |
| Events | Photo competition: Applications are accepted from April to the end of January every year, and exhibited at the same facility for one year the following year. |
| Access & Bus Stop | From JR Nara Station/Kintetsu Nara Station, take the Nara Kotsu Bus bound for Yagyu, Ochi Nakamura, and Ishiuchi for about 50 minutes, then get off at "Yagyu" and walk for about 5 minutes. |