Matsugasaki Shrine, Shinto shrine in Japan
Matsugasaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yonezawa dedicated to prominent regional figures Uesugi Kagekatsu, Uesugi Yozan, and Naoe Kanetsugu. The grounds feature a main hall, stone monuments inscribed with historical wisdom, and quiet garden spaces arranged for visitors to walk and observe at a comfortable pace.
The shrine was established to honor Uesugi Yozan, whose remains were transferred here in 1902 from an earlier location. This relocation underscores the enduring importance of these historical leaders and the Uesugi family legacy in shaping Yonezawa's past.
The shrine honors Uesugi Yozan and other regional leaders who remain central to Yonezawa's local identity and spiritual life. This veneration is most visible during annual spring ceremonies, when the community gathers to remember and pay respect to these historical figures.
The shrine is open daily from 9 in the morning until 5 in the evening and offers free access with easy walking paths throughout the grounds. Parking for about 300 vehicles is available nearby, and a short five-minute walk from the bus stop area brings you to the entrance.
The shrine preserves a stone monument inscribed with sayings of Uesugi Yozan, a wise lord whose words continue to shape local philosophy today. These inscriptions offer visitors direct access to the thoughts of a historical leader who influenced the region's development.
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