1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Explore the historic Yonezawa Castle Ruins, now Matsugasaki Park, easily accessible via the city loop bus from JR Yonezawa Station. This park, the former site of Yonezawa Castle, offers a glimpse into the history of the Date and Uesugi clans. Key attractions include the Uesugi Shrine, statues of notable figures like Uesugi Kenshin and Uesugi Yozan, and the scenic castle moat, especially beautiful during cherry blossom season. The park provides a serene atmosphere for a stroll, with historical monuments and the Uesugi Museum nearby. Open daily, with free admission to the park (entry fee for Keishoden).