Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
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Kasugayama Shrine
春日山神社
/ Kasugayama Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
30 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Kasugayama Shrine was established in 1901 at the foot of Mount Kasugayama in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, to enshrine the spirit of Uesugi Kenshin (1530–1578), the legendary Sengoku warlord known as the "Dragon of Echigo." The shrine occupies the site of Kenshin's former administrative compound below Kasugayama Castle — the primary stronghold of the Uesugi clan — and was created through the efforts of former Takada Domain samurai Ogawa Sumiharu with support from Baron Maejima Hisoka (founder of Japan's modern postal system). Its treasure hall displays documents and artifacts associated with Kenshin's military campaigns and governance of the Echigo domain.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
1901 1887
Ogawa Sumiharu begins movement to enshrine Kenshin at the Kasugayama Castle ruins.
1901
Shrine formally consecrated; divine spirit transferred from Uesugi Shrine, Yonezawa.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Sengoku-era warlord of Echigo Province (1530–1578); military genius who was devoted to Bishamonten; enshrined as a war deity
Blessings
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Practical Information
Location Coordinates
37.1123, 138.2234
Physical Address
1743 Daizu, Joetsu-shi, Niigata
新潟県上越市大豆1743
Historical Province
Echigo Province
Access
Kasugayama Station (Echigo Tokimeki Railway)
30 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Kasugayama Shrine?
Kasugayama Shrine was established in 1901 at the foot of Mount Kasugayama in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, to enshrine the spirit of Uesugi Kenshin (1530–1578), the legendary Sengoku warlord known as the "Dragon of Echigo." The shrine occupies the site of Kenshin's former administrative compound below Kasugayama Castle — the primary stronghold of the Uesugi clan — and was created through the efforts of former Takada Domain samurai Ogawa Sumiharu with support from Baron Maejima Hisoka (founder of Japan's modern postal system). Its treasure hall displays documents and artifacts associated with Kenshin's military campaigns and governance of the Echigo domain.
Where is Kasugayama Shrine located?
Kasugayama Shrine is located in Joetsu-shi, Niigata. The full address is: 1743 Daizu, Joetsu-shi, Niigata.