Takaoka Muneyasu

Who was Takaoka Muneyasu?

Takaoka Muneyasu was a Shugodai of Oki Province on Kamakura period. He was the founder of Takaoka clan in Izumo Province, Japan.

Takaoka Muneyasu was the 8th son of Sasaki Yasukiyo. His mother was Kasai Kiyochika's daughter. Muneyasu was Enya Yoriyasu's younger brother. He was originally named Minamoto no Muneyasu. His alias was "Takaoka Hachirō" or "Sasaki Hachirō". His wife is Ii clan. His official rank is Saemonnojyō. His family crest was "Hana-wachigai".