Genealogy

Communicating the legends of Murakami Kaizoku reborn to the world and the future.

In addition to protecting the safety of the ships passing through the region, the Murakami Kaizoku also protected the beliefs passed down from their forebears, their irreplaceable peaceful lifestyle and culture that was the envy of feudal lords, and more than anything, the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea. A journey following in the footsteps of the Murakami Kaizoku is perhaps a journey to discover the true values of the Japanese spirit.

Must see attractions

Historic artifacts from the Murakamis of Noshima Island

This collection includes the red “haori” jacket worn by Takeyoshi Murakami.
These important artifacts are kept at the Murakami Suigun Museum in Imabari City.

Yoshitsugu Murakami tombstone and Myokoji Temple

Site du fort de Yosaki

Grave of Masafusa Murakami and Zenkoji Temple

It is said that the grave of Masafusa Murakami and his wife was located at the root of an ancient camphor tree nearby Zenkoji Temple, said to be the family temple.

Yoshihiro Murakami grave and Koryuji Temple

Koyruji Temple is said to be the family temple of Yoshihiro Murakami.
Yoshihiro’s grave is located not in the temple itself but on the slope of Kirosan Mountain.

The site of Imabari Castle

This was a state of the art sea castle built by Takatora Todo after the Murakami Kaizoku left.
The moat was filled with sea water.

Historic artifacts from the Murakamis of Innoshima Island

These important cultural assets from the Innoshima Murakamis, including a portrait of Yoshimitsu Murakami, are kept at the Innoshima Suigun castle.

Grave of the Innoshima Murakami family

A total of 18 pagoda cenotaphs and one five-story pagoda, formerly scattered throughout grave sites on Innoshima Island and said to represent the graves of the Murakami family, are gathered here.