Uesugi Shrine, Shinto shrine at former Yonezawa Castle grounds, Japan
The main hall of Uesugi Shrine stands within stone walls and moats, featuring traditional architectural elements designed by Itō Chūta in 1923.
The shrine, established in 1876 after the demolition of Yonezawa Castle, commemorates Uesugi Kenshin, a military commander from the Sengoku period.
The February snow lantern festival displays 300 carved snow lanterns and 1,000 smaller lights throughout the shrine grounds, celebrating local traditions.
Visitors can reach the shrine within 10 minutes by bus or taxi from JR Yonezawa Station, following a paved path across the former castle moats.
The shrine's museum houses 131 Important Cultural Properties, including weapons, paintings, and artifacts that belonged to the Uesugi clan.
Location: Yonezawa
Inception: May 21, 1876
Architects: Itō Chūta
Address: 山形県米沢市丸の内1丁目4-13
Website: https://uesugi-jinja.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 37.90931,140.10408
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
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