Yonezawa Castle Ruins
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Yonezawa Castle was ruled by the Uesugi family from the Sengoku period to the Edo period. Now developed as a park, you can still sense the atmosphere of those days.
Highlights
- A serene garden surrounded by moats
- Cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring
- A place connected to historical figures like Uesugi Kenshin and Uesugi Yoshimasa
- Historical spots such as Uesugi Shrine are scattered throughout
- Enjoyable even just for a stroll
Basic Information
- Address
- 1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Yamagata
- Access
- ● 10 minutes by bus or taxi from Yonezawa Station ● 15 minutes from Yonezawa-Kita IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway Show route
- Op.Hours
- Monday: 24 hours, Tuesday: 24 hours, Wednesday: 24 hours, Thursday: 24 hours, Friday: 24 hours, Saturday: 24 hours, Sunday: 24 hours
- Cld.Days
- None
- Fee
- Free
Overview
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