Uesugi Shrine

Uesugi Shrine (上杉神社) is a Shinto shrine located in Yonezawa, Yamagata. It is a Beppyo shrine and is dedicated to the memory of Uesugi Kenshin, a famous military leader in Japanese history. The shrine was built in 1876 on the site of Yonezawa Castle, and it enshrines the spirit of Uesugi Kenshin.

Every year in February, a snow lantern festival is held at the shrine where lanterns are carved out of snow to honor the memory of Uesugi Kenshin. It is a popular event that attracts many visitors.

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Category:Beppyo shrines
Category:Bekkaku Kanpeisha
Category:Shinto shrines in Yamagata Prefecture
Category:1870s establishments in Japan