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A Must-See Treasure House for History Fans That Tells the Story of Yonezawa

Located within the grounds of Keishoden at the former inner citadel site of Yonezawa Castle and adjacent to Uesugi Shrine, this museum preserves valuable cultural treasures associated with Uesugi Kenshin, Uesugi Kagekatsu, Naoe Kanetsugu, and Uesugi Harunori, including historical documents, arms and armor, calligraphy, paintings, ceramics, and lacquerware. Magnificent suits of armor and swords used during the Sengoku period can be viewed at close range, offering a vivid glimpse into the era. The name Keishoden derives from the phrase "Keiko Shokon" in the preface to the Kojiki, expressing the idea of studying the past to illuminate the present and guide the future. The collection provides a meaningful introduction to the history and cultural legacy of the Uesugi clan.

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A Valuable Historic Building Designed by Chuta Ito

The Keishoden Hall, which has been designated a nationally registered tangible cultural property, opened in 1923 (Taisho 12) as a treasure hall when Uesugi Shrine was rebuilt. It was designed by Ito Chuta, a professor emeritus at Tokyo Imperial University and a native of Yonezawa City, Yamagata. It is a representative early example of a fire-resistant concrete museum building.

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The White Hood That Is the Symbol of Uesugi Kenshin

The white hood worn by Uesugi Kenshin, who fought in Buddhist regalia, is being restored for the first time in its 400-year history. It is scheduled to be opened to the public in 2028, the 450th anniversary of Kenshin's death, or in 2030, the 500th anniversary of his birth. For the latest information, please visit the Uesugi Shrine's official website or contact Keishoden directly.

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Limited-Time Display of a Restored Cultural Heritage Helmet

From March 14 to July 7, 2026, Keishoden presents the special exhibition Spring–Early Summer Masterpieces: "The Attire of Uesugi Kenshin." From May 14 to June 23, featured works include the Yamagata Prefectural Cultural Property "Sugekake Mizu-Asagi Ito Odoshi Haramaki (a suit of armor laced with pale blue silk cords)," the Important Cultural Property Heart Sutra in "Gold Characters on Indigo Paper Handwritten by Emperor Go-Nara, and Sword," "Unsigned (Bungo Urumi)," an Important Cultural Property.

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Witness the Legacy Forged in the Sengoku Era a Treasury Showcasing the Uesugi Clan’s History

Keishoden

Address: 1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata
Access: Car: 15 minutes from Tohoku Chuo Expressway Yonezawa Chuo IC, Yonezawa Kita IC, or Yahatahara IC; Train: 10 minutes by car from Yonezawa Station on the JR Ou Main Line and Yonesaka Line; Bus: 6-minute walk from "Uesugi Jinja-mae" stop on the Yonezawa City Community Bus Gakuen Toshi Line or City Circular Line
Official Website: https://uesugi-keishoden.jp/
TEL: +81-238-20-6295Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro."
FAX: +81-238-24-5775
Business hours: 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (last admission 3:45 P.M.)
Regular Holiday: November 26 to mid-March
Fee: Admission Fee / General: 700 yen / High School and University Students: 400 yen / Elementary and Junior High School Students: 300 yen
Parking: Not available *Shared parking "Omatsuri Hiroba Parking" (municipal) available on the north side of the shrine