Uesugi Family Mausoleum
In Japanese: 上杉家廟所
The graves of the Uesugi lords of Yonezawa, from Kenshin to the 12th lord, standing in a row of wooden mausoleums inside a quiet grove of tall cedars.
National Historic Site
Nearby
- Uesugi Shrine (Matsugasaki Park) ≈ 10 min by car
- Onogawa Onsen ≈ 20 min by car
- Shirabu Onsen ≈ 40 min by car
- Akayu Onsen ≈ 45 min by car
- Kumano Taisha (Nanyo) ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10 min by Yamako bus (for Shirabu/Onogawa) from JR Yonezawa Station to Gobyosho-mae, then 5 min walk
- Fee
- Adults ¥500; high school/university ¥300; elementary/junior high ¥100
- Good to know
- Candles and snow lanterns light the mausoleum at night during the Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival (mid-February)
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info