Yonezawa, Castle town in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Yonezawa extends across 548 square kilometers at the southern end of Yamagata Prefecture, bordered by mountains and agricultural lands.
The Uesugi clan governed Yonezawa from the 17th century, establishing irrigation systems and promoting silk production among the samurai class.
The annual Uesugi Festival features a large-scale battle reenactment, displaying traditional armor and combat techniques from medieval Japan.
The JR Yamagata Shinkansen Line connects Yonezawa Station to Tokyo Station with hourly departures, making it accessible for travelers.
The city produces Yonezawa beef, which ranks among Japan's top three beef varieties, raised by local farmers following strict guidelines.
Location: Yamagata Prefecture
Location: Yonezawa Domain
Inception: April 1, 1889
Shares border with: Takahata, Kawanishi, Iide, Fukushima, Kitakata, Inawashiro, Kitashiobara
Website: https://city.yonezawa.yamagata.jp
GPS coordinates: 37.92222,140.11667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
Uesugi Shrine
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Yonezawa Castle
1.7 km
Yonezawa Uesugi clan cemetery
2.4 km
Rinsen-ji
2.7 km
Matsugasaki Shrine
1.7 km
Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum
1.9 km
大聖寺
9.1 km
Ō-tōge Tunnel
19.5 km
Tateyama Castle
4.7 km
Yonezawa-kita toll booth
4.2 km
Inunomiya, Nekonomiya
10.9 km
Dōmori Zenkō-ji
3.4 km
Narushima hachiman-jinja
3.5 km
Hōon-ji
2.4 km
不動沢橋
24.3 km
Hirosuke Hamada Memorial Hall
10.1 km
Sasano Kannondo
5.1 km
Miyasaka Museum
2.1 km
甲子大黒天本山
7.3 km
日朝寺
1.7 km
Ukitamu Fudoki no Oka Archaeological Museum
12.8 km
千勝院
2.2 km
Yoneori Kaikan
1.7 km
住之江橋
1.3 km
Mahoroba Inishie no Sato Historical Park
12.8 km
Aizu -Yonezawa Kaido Main Road, Hibara Historical Museum
22.6 km
Mount Nakaazuma
23.8 km
Rakuchū rakugai zu (Uesugi)
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