Yonezawa Uesugi Museum
The Yonezawa Uesugi Museum is located on the site of the main keep of Yonezawa Castle and houses valuable cultural assets related to the Uesugi family. Adjacent to the museum, Matsugasaki Park features the Uesugi Shrine, dedicated to Uesugi Kenshin, as well as a statue of Uesugi Tokumitsu, allowing visitors to enjoy a stroll while feeling the historical background. The museum's main highlight is the National Treasure "Uesugi Hon Raku-chu Raku-gai-zu Byobu." This folding screen was a gift from Oda Nobunaga to Uesugi Kenshin and delicately depicts daily life in Kyoto during that time. Inside the museum, there is a permanent exhibition room that introduces the history and culture of the Uesugi family, along with a special exhibition room featuring various themes for deeper understanding. Particularly, the "Tokumitsu Theater" allows visitors to grasp the achievements and the background of the wise ruler Uesugi Tokumitsu. Furthermore, the museum shop offers original goods, where you can obtain special souvenirs. This museum provides an immersive experience of history and culture, allowing visitors to gain a deep understanding of the charm of the Yonezawa Domain.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Yonezawa Uesugi Museum
- Location
- 〒992-0052 1-2-1 Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- From Yonezawa Station, take the city bus (city center circular route in a clockwise direction) for about 10 minutes and get off at Uesugi Shrine. It takes about 13 minutes by car from the Tohoku Chuo Expressway Yonezawa Chuo IC.
- Parking
- 120 cars
- Business Hours
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission is until 4:30 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- Every fourth Wednesday from May to November, and every Monday from December to March (if Monday is a holiday, then the following non-holiday day). Closed during the New Year holidays.
- Fees
- Admission Fee for Permanent Exhibition Room
Adults: 410 yen
High school and university students: 210 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 110 yen - Contact Information
- Phone Number： 0238‐26‐8001
- Official Website
