Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Yonezawa Castle
米沢城
Birthplace of the legendary warlord Uesugi Kenshin and longtime castle of the Uesugi clan in Yonezawa. The ruins sit within a park containing the Uesugi Shrine, dedicated to the Uesugi daimyo.
| Japanese Name | 米沢城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 山形県 |
| Region | 東北 |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 14th c. |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 37.9167, 140.1167 |