Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Indépendant Ichinomiya developpement
Bekkaku Kanpeisha
Uesugi Shrine
Uesugi Shrine
Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Acces
25 min walk
Horaires
Open daily
Vue d'ensemble
Uesugi Shrine in Yonezawa, Yamagata, enshrines Uesugi Kenshin — the celebrated 16th-century warlord known as the 'Dragon of Echigo' — renowned for his military brilliance, strict Buddhist faith, and chivalric code. The shrine was formally established in 1876, though Kenshin had been venerated in the region long before. Located on the former grounds of Yonezawa Castle, the shrine grounds are enclosed by a moat and lined with cherry trees, offering scenic beauty in addition to its historical significance.
Histoire
Fondation
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Atteste par les sources
1876 Source: Meiji government records
1876📄Atteste par les sources
Shrine established on Yonezawa Castle grounds
1919📄Atteste par les sources
Destroyed by Yonezawa fire; rebuilt in 1923
Divinites venerees
⛩
primary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Indépendant independent
A savoir
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Kenshin was a devout Buddhist who believed himself to be an avatar of Bishamonten and often went into battle carrying a flag inscribed with the character for 'dragon.'
Source: documented
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
37.9070, 140.1040
Physical Address
1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa, Yamagata
Province historique
Dewa
Acces
Yonezawa Station (JR Yamagata Shinkansen)
25 min walk
Horaires
Open daily
Bus
Bus available
Meilleure saison
springwinter
Langues etrangeres
English signage
Accessibilite
Partial
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
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Questions frequentes
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What is Uesugi Shrine?
Uesugi Shrine in Yonezawa, Yamagata, enshrines Uesugi Kenshin — the celebrated 16th-century warlord known as the 'Dragon of Echigo' — renowned for his military brilliance, strict Buddhist faith, and chivalric code. The shrine was formally established in 1876, though Kenshin had been venerated in the region long before. Located on the former grounds of Yonezawa Castle, the shrine grounds are enclosed by a moat and lined with cherry trees, offering scenic beauty in addition to its historical significance.
Where is Uesugi Shrine located?
Uesugi Shrine is located in Yonezawa, Yamagata. The full address is: 1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa, Yamagata.
What deities are enshrined at Uesugi Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Uesugi Kenshin.