Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Bekkaku Kanpeisha
Uesugi Shrine
上杉神社
/ Uesugi Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
25 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Uesugi Shrine deifies one of Japan's most celebrated samurai, Uesugi Kenshin, the 'Dragon of Echigo' known for his military brilliance and Buddhist devotion. Located on the former grounds of Yonezawa Castle, the shrine is surrounded by a moat and cherry trees.
History
Founding
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Documented
1876 Source: Meiji government records
1876📄Documented
Shrine established on Yonezawa Castle grounds
1919📄Documented
Destroyed by Yonezawa fire; rebuilt in 1923
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
Sengoku-era warlord of Echigo Province (1530–1578); military genius who was devoted to Bishamonten; enshrined as a war deity
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent independent
Did You Know?
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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
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
37.9070, 140.1040
Physical Address
1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa, Yamagata
山形県米沢市丸の内1-4-13
Historical Province
Dewa
Access
Yonezawa Station (JR Yamagata Shinkansen)
25 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Bus
Bus available
Best Times to Visit
springwinter
Foreign Language Support
English signage
Accessibility
Partial
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Uesugi Shrine?
Uesugi Shrine deifies one of Japan's most celebrated samurai, Uesugi Kenshin, the 'Dragon of Echigo' known for his military brilliance and Buddhist devotion. Located on the former grounds of Yonezawa Castle, the shrine is surrounded by a moat and cherry trees.
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.