Uesugi-jinja Shrine

Shrine

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A Shinto shrine located in Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Uesugi Kenshin, a famous commander during the Warring States period and ancestor of the future lord of Yonezawa Domain. The shrine was built on the site of Yonezawa Castle in 1876 and designated an Imperial Shrine of Special Status in 1902. The shrine was destroyed in the Great Yonezawa Fire in 1919; the current buildings were reconstructed in 1923, and visitors can view the beautiful Japanese architecture of the shrine’s main shrine and front shrine. Treasures passed down in the Uesugi clan are kept in the shrine’s Keishoden hall, and many tourists come to view them year round.

Spot details

Address: Yamagata Pref. Yonezawashi Marunouchi 1-4-13
Area: Okitama Area
Phone: 0238223189
Hours: 6:00-17:00
[Winter season] 7:00-17:00
[Keishoden] 9:00-15:45
Closed: open everyday
[Keishoden] Dec.--Mar.late (1/1-1/3, Feb.2ndSaturday/Sunday is open)
Fees: [Keishoden Admission fee] General700yen
Parking Lot: Not available * Please use the Horikita side festival parking lot
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (Keishoden is not possible)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Perfect place to learn virtue of Japanese ancient governor

Reviewedï¼2018.08.03

I visited this shrine on my way to our hotel to stay in Kaminoyama. Not being totally expected, I was pretty much surprised to see their beautiful garden, well-maintained shrine, exhibition center...
Old Japan in the Middle of an Urban Wasteland

Reviewedï¼2016.08.12

With the exception of the beautiful mountain scenery surrounding the city, Yonezawa really does not have much about which to boast. The Uesugi Jinja Shrine is the majorexception. It is well worth an...
Nice peaceful setting

Reviewedï¼2016.06.28

This shrine dedicated to Kenshin Uesugi is built on the spot of the former castle. A nice statue of Uesugi Kenshin the founder of that powerful samurai dynasty. A nice shrine and a museum of family...