Yamada bugyō (山田奉行) were officials of the
Tokugawa shogunate with responsibilities as an official representatives of the shogunate in
Ise.[1]
Conventional interpretations have construed these Japanese titles as "commissioner", "overseer" or "governor".[2]
List of Yamada bugyō
The Tokugawa placed a bugyō at
Ise, also known as
Ujiyamada; and the main function of this official was to supervise pilgrims and shrines in the area;[3] and these bakufu officials served as a magistrates for resolving civil disputes, amongst other duties.