TheKōriyama Domain( quận sơn phiên ) thrived withinYamato Province,with its central hub nestled withinKoriyama Castle,situated inYamatokoriyama City,Nara Prefecture.[1][2][3]
| Kōriyama Domain Quận sơn phiên | |
|---|---|
| Domainof Japan | |
| 1615–1871 | |
 Monof theYanagisawa clan
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 A distant view ofKōriyama Castle | |
| Capital | Koriyama Castle |
| Government | |
| • Type | Daimyō |
| Daimyō | |
• 1615-1619 | Mizuno Katsushige(first) |
• 1848-1871 | Yanagisawa Yasunobu(last) |
| Historical era | Edo period |
• Established | 1615 |
• Disestablished | 1871 |
| Today part of | Fukuoka Prefecture |
History
editAmidst the tumultuousSengoku period,Yamato Provincefound itself fragmented between revered temples, influential shrines, and formidable clans. Foremost among these factions stoodMatsunaga Hisahide,a renowned military strategist renowned for his allegiance to Miyoshi Nagayoshi andOda Nobunaga.Following Hisahide's betrayal and subsequent demise,Tsutsui Junkei,succeeded by his adopted heir Sadatsugu,Toyotomi Hideyoshi's brother Hidenaga, and thenMasuda Nagamori,a key figure in the Toyotomi government, rose to prominence, securing control of the domain with 200,000 koku. However, at the pivotalBattle of Sekigaharain 1600, Nagamori aligned with the Western forces while covertly aidingTokugawa Ieyasuby divulgingIshida Mitsunari's military maneuvers. Consequently, despite surviving the conflict, Nagamori faced territorial confiscation, albeit his life was spared, purportedly through the intervention ofKōriki Kiyonagaor, as some speculate, by financial means.
Following the transfer of Tadakuni, Nobuyuki Matsudaira from the Akashi domain of Harima Province assumed control with an allocation of 80,000 koku. However, in 1685, upon his appointment as rojū (senior councilor), he was relocated to the Koga domain in Shimousa Province.
In his stead, Tadahira Honda from theUtsunomiya Domainin Shimotsuke Province ascended with 120,000 koku. This branch of the Honda clan traced its lineage to Tadayoshi Honda, a grandson of Tadakatsu, distinct from the Masanaga line. Nevertheless, the succession was fraught with tragedy, as successive young lords met untimely demises. Honda Tadayatsu, the fifth lord, assumed leadership at the tender age of five, yet his domain dwindled to 50,000 koku, and he passed away at six years old in 1723, leaving no heir.
In 1724 during ShogunTokugawa Yoshimune's reign, theKyōhō Reformsexpanded the shogunate's direct control territories. Yanagisawa Yoshito was appointed from the Kofu domain of Kai Province with an allotment of 151,000 koku. Subsequently, the Yanagisawa lineage ruled for six generations until the advent of theMeiji Restoration.The second generation, Nobukō, and the third generation, Yasumitsu, earned widespread reverence for their astute governance, fostering cultural and martial pursuits, and advancing industrial development. As a prominent feudal domain in the Kinai region, it assumed responsibility for safeguarding the Imperial Palace and undertaking fire prevention initiatives in Kyoto and Nara. During the Boshin War in 1868, it allied with the new government forces and engaged in combat in the Tohoku region.
In 1871, amidst the restructuring of administrative divisions, prefectures supplanted domains, leading to the establishment ofKoriyama Prefecture,later subsumed intoNara Prefecture,which also encompassedNara,Sakai,andOsakaprefectures before Nara Prefecture was once again separated.
The final lord of the domain, from theYanagisawa clan,was ennobled as an earl in 1884, securing a peerage title.
List of daimyō
edit# Name Tenure Courtesy title Court Rank kokudaka 
Mizuno clan,1615 - 1619(Fudai daimyo)
1 Mizuno Katsushige( thủy dã thắng thành ) 1615–1619 Hyuga no kami( ngày hướng の thần ) Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 60,000koku 
Matsudaira-Okudaira clan,1619 - 1639 (Fudai daimyo)
1 Matsudaira Tadaaki( tùng bình trung minh ) 1619–1639 Shimousa no Kami( hạ tổng thủ ) Junior 4th Rank, Lower Grade (従 bốn vị hạ ) 120,000koku 
Honda clan,1639 - 1679 (Fudai daimyo)
1 Honda Masakatsu ( bổn nhiều chính thắng ) 1639–1671 -none- Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 bốn vị hạ ) 150,000koku 2 Honda Masanaga ( bổn nhiều chính trường ) 1671–1679 -none- Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 150,000koku 3 Honda Tadakuni ( bổn nhiều trung quốc ) 1679 Daisuke Nakatsuka( xa giang thủ ) Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 120,000koku 
Matsudaira-Fuijj clan,1679 - 1685 (Fudai daimyo)
1 Matsudaira Nobuyuki ( tùng thư thường chi ) 1679–1685 Mukai no Kami, Hyuga no Kami Junior 4th Rank, Lower Grade (従 bốn vị hạ ) 120,000koku Honda clan,1685 - 1724 (Fudai daimyo)
1 Honda Tadahira ( bổn nhiều trung bình ) 1685–1695 Noto no kami( の と の phát ) Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 120,000koku 2 Honda Tadatsune ( bổn nhiều trung thường ) 1695–1709 Noto no kami( の と の phát ) Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 120,000koku 3 Honda Tadatsune ( bổn nhiều trung trực ) 1709–1717 Etchu no kami, Shinano kami( càng trung thủ, tin nùng thủ ) Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 120,000koku 4 Honda Tadamura ( bổn nhiều trung thôn ) 1717–1722 -none- Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 50,000koku 5 Honda Tadatsura ( bổn nhiều trung liệt ) 1722–1724 -none- Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 50,000koku 
Yanagisawa clan,1724 - 1871 (Fudai daimyo)
1 Yanagisawa Yoshito ( liễu trạch cát ) 1724–1745 Echizen no kami, Ise no kami, Kai no kami( càng trước の phát, y thế の phát, sẽ の phát ) Junior 4th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 151,000koku 2 Yanagisawa Nobutaki ( liễu trạch tin hồng ) 1745–1773 -none- Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 151,000koku 3 Yanagisawa Yasumitsu ( liễu trạch khang quang ) 1773–1811 -none- Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 151,000koku 4 Yanagisawa Yasuhiro ( liễu trạch bảo thái ) 1811–1838 -none- Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 151,000koku 5 Yanagisawa Yasuoki ( liễu trạch bảo hưng ) 1838–1848 Shuzosei, Kai no kami( sinh の hạt giống, hội nghị の mao ) Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 151,000koku 6 Yanagisawa Yasunobu ( liễu trạch bảo thân ) 1848–1871 Kai no kami, Shosanmi( giáp phỉ thủ chính ba vị ) Junior 5th Rank, Lower Grade (従 năm vị hạ ) 151,000koku
Mizuno Katsushige
Mizuno Katsushige( thủy dã thắng thành, August 15, 1564 - March 15, 1564), a prominent figure during theAzuchi-Momoyama periodand the early Edo period, held various positions as a military commander and daimyō. He was appointed as the lord of theKariya DomaininMikawa Province,followed by his role as the lord of the Kōriyama Domain inYamato Province.Eventually, he became the first lord of theFukuyama DomaininBingo Province.In a historical account compiled byOkaya Shigemi,a samurai belonging to theTatebayashi Domaintowards the end of theEdo period,Mizuno Katsunari was bestowed with the epithet "Rinkai Fuki," which translates to "too awesome to be tied down to anyone." This title reflects the awe-inspiring nature of Mizuno Katsunari's character and his exceptional abilities as a military commander. At the age of 88, he passed away within the walls of Fukuyama Castle in the year 1651. Following his death, his body was laid to rest atKenchu-ji,the temple belonging to theMizuno clanlocated in close proximity toFukuyama Castle.The direct lineage of his descendants came to an end in the year 1698, marking the conclusion of his family line. Despite this, in 1919, Katsunari was honored posthumously with an elevation to the lower third rank of theImperial Court,recognizing his contributions and legacy.
Matsudaira Tadaaki
Matsudaira Tadaaki( tùng bình trung minh, 1583 – May 1, 1644), a prominent figure during theAzuchi-Momoyama periodto the early Edo period, held various positions as a military commander and daimyo. Not only was he a trusted political advisor to theTokugawa Shogunate,but he also governed multiple domains across different provinces. Tadaaki served as the lord of theSakute DomaininMikawa Province,theKameyama DomaininIse Province,theOsaka DomaininSettsu Province,the Kōriyama Domain inYamato Province,and theHimeji DomaininHarima Province.His official rank was Junior Fourth Rank Lower, Chamberlain, and Shimousa no Kami, showcasing his esteemed status within the political hierarchy. Furthermore, Tadaaki's influence extended beyond his individual accomplishments, as he is recognized as the founder of the esteemed Okudaira-Matsudaira clan.
Honda Masakatsu
Honda Masakatsu( bổn nhiều chính thắng, c. 1619 - October 30, 1671), held the position of a daimyo. He served as the third lord of both the Himeji-Nitta Domain inHarima Provinceand theHimeji Domain.Later on, he became the first lord of the Kōriyama Domain inYamato Province.As the fourth generation head of theHonda clanfrom the Tadakatsu lineage, he was known for his bravery on the battlefield and earned himself the nicknames "Kinaiki" and "Ouchiki." Masakatsu was the second son ofHonda Tadatomo,further solidifying his noble lineage and position within the samurai hierarchy. In 1615, Masakatsu's fatherHonda Tadatomodied in battle, leading his cousinHonda Masatomoto take over the family. Masakatsu then became the leader of his branch of the clan. By 1637, Masatomo's health declined, so he passed the clan leadership to Masakatsu, who was to pass it on to Masanaga once he came of age. Masakatsu then moved to Kōriyama Domain and succeededMatsudaira Tadaaki.Tensions grew within the clan as Masakatsu favored his biological son's political ambitions over his adopted son, Masanaga. This conflict led to the September 6 Incident, and Masakatsu passed away in October 1671, causing a dispute over clan leadership that continued after his death.
Honda Masanaga
Honda Masanaga(Lord of Kōriyama Domain) ( bổn nhiều chính trường, 1633 - April 24, 1679), held the position of a daimyo during the early Edo period and served as the second lord of the Koriyama domain in Yamato Province. He belonged to the Tadakatsu line of theHonda clan,being the fifth head of this lineage. Born as the eldest son ofHonda Masatomo,who was the lord of Harima-Himeji Domain, Honda Masanaga married Fu, the daughter ofYamauchi Tadatoyo,the lord of theTosa Domain.His official titles included Junior Fifth Rank (Junior Fifth Rank, Lower Grade), Mayor of the City, and later Daisuke Nakatsukasa. Masanaga was a direct descendant of the Honda Nakatsukasa Daisuke clan and was also the great-grandson of Honda Tadakatsu. His lineage and connections within theHonda clanand through marriage to the Yamauchi clan played a significant role in his position and influence during his time as a daimyo. At six, Masanaga lost his father to illness, leading his cousinHonda Masakatsuto take over as head of theHonda clan.In 1653,Honda Katsuyukiinherited 30,000 koku inYamato Provinceafter losing his heir, with the remaining 10,000 koku going to his brother Masanobu. Despite being intended to take over the Kōriyama Domain, Masanaga was not allowed to due to his young age, causing internal clanm turmoil. After Masakatsu's death in 1671, Masatoshi colluded with Tadakiyo Sakai to divide Koriyama's koku, resulting in Masanaga receiving 90,000 koku. In 1679, Honda Masanaga was poisoned by Masari, leading his adopted heirHonda Tadakunito take over the domain.
Honda Tadakuni
Honda Tadakuni( bổn nhiều trung quốc, 1666 - March 21, 1704), a prominent figure during the earlyEdo period,held the esteemed position of daimyo over various domains in Japan. Initially, he ruled over the Kōriyama Domain inYamato Province,then theFukushima Domain,and finally the Harima-Himeji Domain, showcasing his influence and power within the Honda clan. As the second son of Yorimoto Matsudaira, the daimyo of theMoriyama Domain,Honda Tadakuni came from a lineage of notable figures inJapanese history.His clan connections were strong, being the grandson of Yorifusa Tokugawa, the first lord of theMito Domain,and the nephew ofTokugawa Mitsukuni,the second lord of the domain, which further solidified his position in society. Honda Tadakuni's journey to leadership began when he was adopted byHonda Masanaga,the daimyo of the Kōriyama Domain inYamato Province.Following Masanaga's passing, Tadakuni was entrusted with the responsibilities of theFukushima Domain,and later theHimeji Domain,all while taking on the mantle of the 6th head of the Tadakatsu line within theHonda clan.His legacy continued through his son Tadataka, who succeeded him as the head of the family after his death.
Matsudaira Nobuyuki
Matsudaira Nobuyuki( tùng thư thường chi, 1631 - July 22, 1686), served as a daimyo and roju during the formative years of theEdo period.Holding the title of lord in multiple domains, including theAkashiDomain inHarima Province,the Kōriyama Domain inYamato Province,and theKoga DomaininShimōsa Province,he played a significant role in the political landscape of his time. As a member of theFujii-Matsudaira clan,Nobuyuki was the fifth generation to carry on the family legacy. His official rank, denoted as Junior Fourth Rank (lower rank), Hyuga no kami, reflected his standing within the feudal hierarchy of Japan during that era. Born as the second son ofMatsudaira Tadakuni,he inherited the title after his older brother died. He actively developed new lands and took over an estate valued at 65,000 koku. He oversaw the maintenance ofHitomaru Shrineand commissioned the construction of the "Banshu Akashiura Kakimoto Tayu Shrine Monument." He also played a role in establishingTenjin Shrineand supported local figures like Banzan Kumazawa. He moved fromAkashito Kōriyama in 1679 and led relief and reconstruction efforts after a devastating fire. He achieved the title ofKarimazumein 1682 andRōjūin 1685 before his death in 1686.
Honda Tadahira
Honda Tadahira( bổn nhiều trung bình, 1632 - October 15, 1695), held the position of a daimyo, serving as the second lord ofShirakawa Domainin Mutsu Province, the lord ofUtsunomiya Domainin Shimono Province, and the first lord of Koriyama Domain in Yamato Province. With an official rank of Junior Fourth Rank Lower, Noto no kami, Honda Tadahira played a significant role in the governance and administration of these domains, showcasing his leadership and influence during that period. Born in 1632, he became the leader of his family in 1662. He distributed land to his siblings, totaling 100,000 koku. In 1681, he moved toUtsunomiyaand gained popularity for his effective governance, including tax reductions. Even after moving to Kōriyama Domain in 1685, he maintained connections with Utsunomiya. In Kōriyama Domain, he oversaw the establishment of new castle towns and issued domain bills. However, his fiscal reforms were unsuccessful. He died in Edo in 1695 at the age of 66. His younger brother and adopted heir,Tadatsune,continued theHonda clan's line.
Honda Tadastune'
Honda Tadastune( bổn nhiều trung trực, 1661 - April 17, 1709), born in 1661, was the sixth son ofHonda Tadayoshi.He was promoted to Jugoinoge, Noto no kami in 1677 and became the clan head after his older brother's death in 1695. In 1699, financial difficulties arose in the domain due to fires and construction expenses. To secure the clan's future, Tadatsune adopted his nephew Tadanao in 1707. Tadatsune died at aged 49 in 1709. His nephew Tadanao succeeded him as the clan head, and his tombstone in Yamatokoriyama City is a designated cultural property with his career history engraved byHayashi Nobutatsu.
Honda Tadanao
Honda Tadanao( bổn nhiều trung trực ( đại cùng quốc quận sơn phiên chủ, 1670 - May 8, 1717), Honda Tadanao was a prominent daimyo in the mid-Edo period,holding the position of the third lord of the Kōriyama Domain inYamato Province.Honda Tadanao,born as the eldest son of Honda Tadaharu, he was the nephew of Honda Tadatsune, the second lord of the domain. Honda Tadanao was appointed Jugoinoge and Etchu no kami on December 18, 1702, and later named the adopted heir of his uncle Tadatsune on October 10, 1707. He was also appointed Shinano no kami on December 12 of the same year. After the passing of his uncle Tadatsune in 1709, Honda Tadanao became the lord of the Kōriyama Domain. He died on May 8, 1717, at the age of 48, leaving his responsibilities to his second son, Tadamura. Honda Tadanao's final resting place is at theMinobuyama Kuonji TempleinYamanashi Prefecture,where his memory and contributions are honored.
Honda Tadamura
Honda Tadamura( bổn nhiều trung thôn, 1710 - September 30, 1722), served as the fourth lord of the served as the fourth lord of the Kōriyama Domain inYamato Province.He was born as the second son of Honda Tadanao, the third lord of the domain. In 1717, after his father's death, Tadamura became the lord of the Koriyama domain. Despite his young age, he was allowed to remain in his position thanks to the forgiveness granted by the 8th Shogun Yoshimune Tokugawa. Tadamura died from smallpox in Edo on September 30, 1722 at the age of 13. His legacy was carried on by his younger brother, Tadayoshi. Tadamura's final resting place is at Rinshoin in Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. in Yamato Province. He was born as the second son of Tadanao Honda, the third lord of the domain.
Honda Tadatsura
Yanagisawa Yoshito
Yanagisawa Nobutaki
Yanagisawa Yasumitsu
Yanagisawa Yasuhiro
Yanagisawa Yasuoki
Yanagisawa Yasunobu
See also
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