Mt. Kasuga Rinsenji was built in 1617 under the direction of Uesugi Kagekatsu. The main gate was moved to its current location in 1908.
This location consists of the gravesites of the wives and children of many generations of Yonezawa Domain daimyo. It is also the resting place of Naoe Kanetsugu and his wife.
Location Information
- Site Name
- Mt. Kasuga Rinsenji
- Address
- 1-chōme-2-3 Rinsenji Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-0062
- Phone Number
- 0238-23-0601
- Website
- http://yone-rinsenji.com/ (Japanese only)
- Visiting Hours
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Regular Closed Day
- Wednesdays
A few days around the Obon festival period - Parking
- Space for 35 cars and 3 buses
- English Support
- Not available
- Entry Fee
- Grounds entrance: 100 yen
Temple entrance: 300 yen
