Uesugi Shrine
Shinto shrine in Japan
Uesugi Shrine (上杉神社) is a Shinto shrine located in Yonezawa, Yamagata.[1][2][3] It is a Beppyo shrine and is dedicated to the memory of Uesugi Kenshin, a famous military leader in Japanese history[1].[2] The shrine was built in 1876 on the site of Yonezawa Castle,[3] and it enshrines the spirit of Uesugi Kenshin.[1][2]
| Uesugi Shrine | |
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| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | 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.[1]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Organization, Japan National Tourism. "Uesugi-jinja Shrine | Travel Japan (Japan National Tourism Organization)". Travel Japan. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 山形県観光物産協会, 公益社団法人. "Uesugi Jinja Shrine｜What to See & Do｜STAY YAMAGATA". STAY YAMAGATA. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 TOKYO, COPYRIGHT © TOHOKU ×. "Uesugi-Jinja Shrine | TOHOKU x TOKYO (JAPAN)". www.tohokuandtokyo.org. Retrieved 2023-04-07.