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Uesugi Shrine

Uesugi Shrine

ค่าเข้าชม
Free
โกชูอิน
300 JPY
การเดินทาง
25 min walk
เวลาทำการ
Open daily

ภาพรวม

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.

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หลักฐานทางประวัติศาสตร์
1876

Source: Meiji government records

1876📄หลักฐานทางประวัติศาสตร์

Shrine established on Yonezawa Castle grounds

1919📄หลักฐานทางประวัติศาสตร์

Destroyed by Yonezawa fire; rebuilt in 1923

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primary Deity

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เครือข่ายศาลเจ้า

Independent independent

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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

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Location Coordinates

37.9070, 140.1040

Physical Address

1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa, Yamagata

Province historique

Dewa

การเดินทาง

Yonezawa Station (JR Yamagata Shinkansen)

25 min walk

เวลาทำการ

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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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.