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米沢市上杉博物館
Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum
Overview
A museum dedicated to the Uesugi clan, located in Yonezawa — the castle town of legendary warlord Uesugi Kenshin. The collection centers on National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties associated with Kenshin, including swords, armor worn by Kenshin himself, and the famous helmet of Naoe Kanetsugu. The National Treasure tachi 'Sancho-mo' (Ichimonji school) is among the finest swords in Japan. An unmissable pilgrimage for fans of the Sengoku period.
Highlights
- National Treasure tachi 'Sancho-mo' (Bizen Ichimonji)
- National Treasure armor worn by Uesugi Kenshin
- Naoe Kanetsugu's 'Ai no Kabuto' helmet
- National Treasure Rakuchu Rakugai-zu folding screens by Kano Eitoku
* Opening hours and exhibitions are subject to change. Please check the official website before visiting.