1. About Yonezawa

  2. Tourism Spots

  3. History

  4. Yonezawa Cuisine

  5. Festivals

  6. Onsen

  7. 米織物

    Souvenirs & Crafts

  8. Activities

  9. Nature & Flowers

  10. Ski Resorts

  11. Hiking

  12. Upon arrival in Yonezawa

  1. Tourism Spots

  2. Famous and Historic Spots

  3. Museums

  4. Local Crafts and Specialties

  5. Activities

  6. Yonezawa Beef

  7. Hot Spring Inns

  8. Hotels and Accommodation

  9. Tourism Information Center

  10. Historical Figures

  1. Tourism Pamphlet Download

  2. Experience Yonezawa through video

  3. Yonezawa Photo Gallery

  1. Tengendai Kogen’s Marutoku Campaign Begins!

  2. Handmade Goods at the 8th Yonezawa Marche!

  3. 10th Nasebanaru Autumn Festival is coming!

  4. 14th Yonezawa Don Don Festival!

  5. Yamagata Kogei in Okitama 2023

  6. Tengendai Ropeway Sunset Cruising Begins!

  7. Yonezawa Treasure Photography Contest 2023

  8. Uesugi Museum Upcoming Special Exhibit –…

  9. The 10th Nasebanaru Autumn Festival is coming…

  10. Yonezawa Grand Fireworks Festival!

  11. Yonezawa Benibana Festival Main Event!

  12. Tengendai Kogen Summer Festival

A Location Close to the Heart of Christians in Japan

北山原殉教遺跡

During the Edo period, the Tokugawa Shogunate declared Christianity a crime and forbade its practice. This eventually spread to Yonezawa as well. 53 Christians who were practicing their religion in secrecy, including Uesugi clan member Uemon Amakasu, were put to death in 1629. In 1929, 300 years later, the execution ground was developed into a martyrdom site with statues of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and John the Baptist being presented by Germany to honor the martyrs. In 2008, Uemon Amakasu and the other martyrs were beatified by the Vatican.

Map

Location Information

Site Name
Hokusanbara Christian Martyrdom Site
Address
6-chōme-2-5 Kanaike Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-0012
Website
https://www.city.yonezawa.yamagata.jp/1773.html