[Yamagata] Uesugi Shrine, which enshrines Sengoku Daimyo Uesugi Kenshin

Uesugi Shrine is one of the major sightseeing spots in Yamagata Prefecture. 10 minutes by bus from JR Yonezawa Station, get off at Uesugi Jinja-mae, and then walk 5 minutes.

Photo by yy – RIMG0063(2008) / Size-adapted.

It was built in 1898 on the site of Yonezawa Castle's main enclosure, enshrining the Sengoku feudal lord Uesugi Kenshin and Uesugi Takayama, famous for the famous saying, "If something happens, it must be done, and if it doesn't happen, it's the result of a person." it was done.
After that, Kenshin was the only deity enshrined, and Takayama was enshrined elsewhere, but for the people of Yamagata, it is a place of spiritual support, as it is a place to enshrine an irreplaceable great man. Many people visit the shrine for New Year's visits, shrine visits, weddings, and prayers for safety, as well as for all seasons and events, in search of the blessings of good luck and fulfillment of wishes.
There are many sightseeing spots to see, including the moat that retains the atmosphere of the old days, and the castle ruins are wonderful things that give you a sense of history. In particular, ``Maizuru Bridge'' is a valuable place where the ``Flag of the Kakeranan Dragon'' and the ``Bishamonten Army Flag'' are raised, and you can remember the activities and actions of Uesugi Kenshin.

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