Matsugasaki-jinja Shrine

3.5

This shrine is located across from the Yonezawa castle remains in Marunouchi, Yonezawa City. Uesugi Youzan, the chief of the historic Yonezawa clan, is enshrined here as well as Uesugi Kagekatsu and Naoe Kanetsugu. The primary annual festivals are in April and September. The April festival draws many worshipers and visitors, as it falls during the local major Yonezawa Uesugi Festival.

Spot details

Address: Yamagata Pref. Yonezawashi Marunouchi 1-1 Map
Area: Okitama Area
Phone: 0238223189
Hours: Free worship
Closed: Feel free to worship
Fees: Free worship
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Note: [Uesugi Shrine Office] 0238-22-3189

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Dont Just Walk By

Reviewed : 2019.05.12

As one walks up to the main entrance to the Uesugi Shrine, there is a shrine off to the right. It is worth a few minutes to visit, either before or after visiting the main event.
When in Yonezawa, start here

Reviewed : 2018.01.22

Originally the site of the castle of Yonezawa, the shrine commemorates the Uesugi family. This is the main attraction of Yonezawa. We visited for the Hatsumode (the first shrine visit for the year...
A serene place

Reviewed : 2016.06.28

Nice setting, interesting shrine with a nice garden. A waterfall trickling down makes a nice sound as it empties into a nice pond. A quick interesting visit on the way to the Uesugi Kenshin shrine.