Historical landmark • 1153 Itchōtanaka, Yamanashi, 405-0025, Japan
The jinya site quietly remains in a rural town in Yamanashi Prefecture. This is a historic site where Takeda Shingen camped during the Warring States period. Looking around, you can reminisce about the former castle town atmosphere. Why not immerse yourself in the samurai spirit across time?
A 15-minute drive from the nearest Yamanashi IC, you will find the jinya site in a quiet mountain village. A monument standing on a small hill in Ichimata is a landmark. The path to the jinya site, together with the wide rural scenery, seems to lead to a different world beyond time and space.
As you walk along the path, you will come across a plaza where Shingen once camped. From the remains of the moat surrounding it, you can feel the tense atmosphere of that time. As you look at the stone monument with Shingen's deeds engraved, your imagination naturally overlaps with the image of the castle that remains to this day.
Leaving the jinya site, you will find various renowned local cuisine establishments in the surrounding area. You can enjoy specialties such as Koshu jidori (local chicken) and fresh mountain vegetable dishes related to the Takeda clan. On your way back, it's recommended to purchase dried persimmons and wine as souvenirs of Yamanashi.
Near the jinya site, there are several rustic inns renovated from samurai residences. By staying overnight in an inn where you can enjoy the traditional atmosphere and gardens, you can experience an extraordinary time beyond the ages. You can leave behind the daily hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the quiet world of the samurai.
A little trip following the footsteps of the Takeda clan is not only an opportunity to contemplate history but also a valuable chance to touch nature and food culture. You should be able to encounter the original scenery of Japan and the soul of bushido in the leisurely flowing time, meeting the local people along the way.
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