Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum
米沢市上杉博物館
A history museum beside Uesugi Shrine, housing the national treasure Uesugi-bon Rakuchu Rakugai Byōbu and Uesugi family documents.
The museum stands beside Uesugi Shrine in the Denkoku no Mori (Forest of Transmitted Treasures). Its permanent exhibition covers the history of the Yonezawa domain, from Kenshin and Kagekatsu to the reforming lord Uesugi Yōzan. Its prized treasure is the national treasure Uesugi-bon Rakuchu Rakugai Byōbu, a screen given to Kenshin by Oda Nobunaga. The original is displayed only during limited periods in spring and autumn; at other times, high-precision replicas and digital images are shown. Admission is about ¥410, and special exhibitions cost extra. The museum closes on certain days, such as the fourth Wednesday of each month, so check the official website before you go.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Uesugi Shrine, Yonezawa
- Takahata Winery
- Kumano Taisha, Nanyo
- Kaminoyama Onsen & Castle
- Zao Onsen
- Zao Juhyo (Snow Monsters)
- Kajo Park (Yamagata Castle Ruins)
- Nanokamachi Gotenzeki