Last additions - Uesugi Shrine and Matsugasaki Park 上杉神社・松が岬公園 |
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Site of the hall that contained the remains of Uesugi Kenshin.May 15, 2012
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Site of the hall that contained the remains of Uesugi Kenshin. In 1876, the remains were moved to the Uesugi Clan's grave.May 15, 2012
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Uesugi Shrine, Yonezawa, YamagataMay 15, 2012
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About Uesugi Shrine.May 15, 2012
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About Uesugi Yozan. 上杉鷹山May 15, 2012
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Statue of Uesugi Yozan (1751-1822), the 9th daimyo of Yonezawa. 上杉鷹山像May 15, 2012
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Statue of Uesugi Kenshin. 上杉謙信像May 15, 2012
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Diagram of Yonezawa Castle.May 15, 2012
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Sando path to Uesugi Shrine. 参道May 15, 2012
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Matsugasaki Park is noted for cherry blossoms.May 15, 2012
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The park's moats are lined with cherry blossoms.May 15, 2012
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Uesugi Shrine enshrines Uesugi Kenshin. The park is noted for cherry blossoms in April. The shrine is a short bus ride (or bicycle ride) from Yonezawa Station.May 15, 2012
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Statue of Uesugi Yozan (1751-1822), the 9th daimyo of Yonezawa. 上杉鷹山像May 15, 2012
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Uesugi Shrine in Matsugasaki Park is on the site of Yonezawa Castle, hence the moats and stone walls. Home of the Uesugi clan, the castle was destroyed in 1873 by the order of the Meiji government. Omotesando path to Uesugi Shrine.May 15, 2012
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