Uesugi Shrine and Matsugasaki Park (Yonezawa)
上杉神社・松が岬公園
Matsugasaki Park stands on the ruins of Yonezawa Castle, and the castle's main enclosure is now inside the grounds of Uesugi Shrine. The shrine honors the famous warrior Uesugi Kenshin, whose clan ruled the area. Next to it, Keishoden Memorial Hall shows items of the Uesugi family. In spring about 200 cherry trees bloom along the moat.
Visitor information
- Getting there
About 10 minutes by car from Yonezawa Station (JR Yamagata Shinkansen).
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- A parking lot is available.
- About 200 Yoshino cherry trees bloom along the moat in spring.
- The Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival is held every February and gets very crowded.
- Keishoden Memorial Hall next to the shrine displays mementos of Uesugi and his descendants.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- After 17:00 visitors can no longer go up to the front of the shrine hall, in both summer and winter.
- This is an active Shinto shrine dedicated to Uesugi Kenshin that holds prayer rites and sells amulets; visitors may simply look around.
- Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
- Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
- Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Yamagata and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Yamagata
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:28
- Sunrise06:08
- Dhuhr11:24
- Asr14:13
- Maghrib16:35
- Isha18:05
Times are calculated for Yamagata City. Times may differ elsewhere in Yamagata.
Places to pray near Uesugi Shrine and Matsugasaki Park (Yonezawa)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Uesugi Shrine and Matsugasaki Park (Yonezawa)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visityamagata.jp, japan.travel, uesugi-jinja.or.jp