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Displays information on the Uesugi Clan.
Yonezawa is a castle town in Yonezawa Domain which was governed by the feudal warlord Uesugi Kenshin and his family. Many heroes came out from here such as Uesugi Yozan, Edo Period’s great governor. In Yonezawa, spots related to the Uesugi Clan dot around the Yonezawa Castle remain, such as the Uesugi Family’s mausoleum.
Located on the outer edge of Yonezawa Castle Remains, Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum displays the information of the Uesugi Clan. Its highlight is “Uesugi Original Rakuchu Rakugai Zubyobu” decorative folding screen, which is said to have been gifted from Oda Nobunaga to Uesugi Kenshin in 1574. (The original is shown for a limited time. A replica is on display at other times). The painting depicts life in Kyoto in four seasons and is the work of Kano Eitoku. It was designated as a national treasure in 1995.
Other displays include Uesugi Yozan’s books such as Uesugi Clan Archives which became the first national treasure among samurai clan’s documents.
Uesugi Rakuchu Rakugai Zubyobu painted by Kano Eitoku, one of the famous artists in Japanese history
Many Kodak moments in the museum
Permanent exhibition is about Uesugi Clan’s history and culture
A stage for Noh dance near the entrance
The modern exterior. The adjoining Yonezawa Castle Remains are pleasant to stroll
我們一到上山神社門口就被超帥氣充滿活力的武將隊迎接哦
