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Uesugi-jinja Shrine

Enshrines Uesugi Kenshin who was famous in the Sengoku period.

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This shrine stands in Matsugasaki Park, which is located on the grounds of the former Yonezawa Castle. Flags reading "Bi" and "Ryu" flutter in front of them. A grand nagare-zukuri style shrine is located in the center of the large precinct. It was founded in 1871. Many tourists visit there because it is believed to bring good luck and make wishes come true.

Uesugi Kenshin was considered a war god. He was one of Japan's bravest warriors in Echigo (Niigata Prefecture) during the Sengoku period. After Kenshin's death, his adopted son Kagekatsu Uesugi became his successor. He served Hideyoshi Toyotomi as one of the Gotairo (Council of Five Elders) of the Toyotomi family and was based in Aizu. Later, he was defeated by the Tokugawa family in the Battle of Sekigahara and transferred to the Yonezawa Domain. Therefore, Kenshin Uesugi, the founder of the Uesugi family, is enshrined here.

There are many things to see in the precincts. There is Matsumisaki-jinja Shrine, an auxiliary shrine that enshrines Uesugi Youzan, who is famous for the saying "Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.", and Keishōden Treasure House. Keishōden possesses many cultural properties related to the Uesugi family. Kacchu (armor and helmets), swords, clothing, and ancient documents are on display.

Highlights

  • A shrine honoring one of Japan's bravest warriors.
  • There is also a shrine in precincts enshrining Youzan Uesugi, restorer of the Uesugi family.
  • The Treasure House exhibits cultural assets related to the Uesugi family.

Photos

  • Uesugi Jinja Shrine, which is believed to bring good luck and make wishes come true.

    Uesugi Jinja Shrine, which is believed to bring good luck and make wishes come true.

  • Keishōden Treasure House, which houses many valuable cultural properties

    Keishōden Treasure House, which houses many valuable cultural properties

  • Matsugasaki-Jinja Shrine

    Matsugasaki-Jinja Shrine

  • It is the birthplace of the famous samurai, Date Masamune.

    It is the birthplace of the famous samurai, Date Masamune.

  • Statue of Uesugi Yozan in the park.

    Statue of Uesugi Yozan in the park.

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  • 張依旻

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Details

Name in Japanese
上杉神社
Postal Code
992-0052
Address
1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata
Telephone
0238-22-3189
Closed
Uesugi-jinja Shrine: open every day of the year
Treasure House: From 11/26 to the middle of March (open during the Snow Lantern Festival period), the second Wednesday of each month (except August), and the exhibition changing period (the second Wednesday to Friday of July)
Hours
Uesugi-jinja Shrine: 6:00am~5:00pm(November-March: 7:00am~5:00pm)
Treasure House: 9:30am~4:00pm (Admission allowed until 3:45pm)
Fee
The entrance fee for the Treasure House. Adults 700 yen, high school and university students 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 300 yen
Access
(1) 15 minute walk from JR Yonezawa Station
(2) Take a bus from JR Yonezawa Station and get off at 'Uesugi-jinja-mae' bus stop.
(3) About 15 minutes from Yonezawa-Chuo IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)