Yonezawa Jinja
📍 Yamagata, Yamagata · 1-1-1 Chuo, Yonezawa City
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Yonezawa Jinja is the guardian deity shrine that has protected the Yonezawa region. Yonezawa is known as a castle town connected to the Uesugi clan, and this shrine has long been a spiritual support for the people of the region. As the region has developed industrially, this shrine has walked alongside that progress, and it is particularly revered by those engaged in commerce and industry. Located in the heart of Yonezawa, it is beloved not only by local residents but also by visitors from afar. During seasonal festivals, the shrine grounds become lively, serving as a place where community bonds are deepened.
Benefits
business prosperityregional protectionfamily safetytraffic safetyacademic successgood fortune and prosperity