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

Uesugi Shrine is one of Yamagata Prefecture's most popular tourist spots. It is a 10-minute bus ride from JR Yonezawa Station, a 5-minute walk from the Uesugi Shrine stop

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

This shrine was built in 1876 on the site of the Yonezawa Castle citadel, dedicated to the Sengoku period daimyo Uesugi Kenshin and Uesugi Yozan, famous for his famous quote, "If you can do it, it can be done. If you must do it, it is because you do not." Later, Kenshin became the only deity enshrined, with Yozan being enshrined elsewhere. However, for the people of Yamagata, it remains a place of spiritual support, as it enshrines an irreplaceable figure.
Many people visit the shrine throughout the year, for New Year's visits, shrine visits for newborn babies, weddings, and prayers for safety, all in search of blessings for good fortune and fulfillment of wishes. It boasts
many attractions as a tourist spot, including the moat, which retains its original appearance, and the castle ruins, which offer a wonderful historical feel. Maizuru Bridge, in particular, is a precious spot where the "Dragon Flag" and "Bishamonten Military Flag" are hoisted, allowing visitors to contemplate the exploits and actions of Uesugi Kenshin.

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