Kaiun Inari Shrine - Yonezawa

The founding is unknown, but it seems that it moved to Yonezawa with the joining of Mr. Uesugi, and this place used to be the demon gate with the round bank of Yonezawa Castle. Therefore, it is believed that it was enshrined as Inari-sama, who excluded the demon gate. The deity is Ukanomitama. He was involved in the first Great Fire of Yonezawa in 1918, and at that time, Mr. Gengoro Takanashi and others worked hard to rebuild the main shrine, and the current main shrine was built in 1918 and the worship hall was built in 1958. Gengoro Takanashi is a person who was involved in the banking business such as Yonezawa Yoshisha and Toba Bank, and supported the finances of modern Yonezawa. A stone monument to honor him is erected in the precincts of Matsugasaki Shrine under the title of "Emperor Itoku", and the history is written in detail. A monument to honor him is also built at this Kaiuninari Shrine. Write down the original text that you read below. (Line breaks follow the original text.) "(table) Takanashi monument, the third-ranked count Uesugi's official amount Gengoro Takanashi The spirit of the god of mercy, the most serious of the local economy Fifty people who live in the genus of Kojokan ? The world of people who form a Tokaiun union and seek welfare in Aikyu ? It ’s a good idea to be the target of faith. The luck cargo shrine was erected, and the morality of each other was respected. What can be said to be effective for the prosperity of each family luck Reciprocated to Ezawa for many years by setting up a monument on the basis of the union's discussion Intosu 嗚 Callo Ichidai's Gyozo is a monument that he gets and mourns. The virtues of the old man are Azuma The ridge of the ridge of the water of Matsukawa September 1945 Sixth Rank Daijoji Ryoichi Seventh Rank Sato Shuntaro (back) September 1945, Tateyuki, Good Luck Association " Photographing month April 2nd year of Reiwa References "Yonezawa Shrine, Domiya 5-Chubu District-" Yonezawa City Board of Education

The autumn leaves are beautiful. It is "Kaiun Inari Shrine" which is built in the shadow of the bar street which was called "Yonezawa Ginza" in the heyday of the Showa era. On the side is the Sotobori, which was built by the Uesugi family 400 years ago. The history is unknown, but since it is built on the earthworks located at the demon gate of Uesugi Shrine where the former Uesugi's castle, Yonezawa Castle, was located, it may have been built by Kanetsugu Naoe and Naoe Ship. What is enshrined is rice and grain, the goddess of business prosperity, Ukanomitama no Kami. It is a so-called god who is familiar with the name of Inari. It was burnt down by the Great Fire of Yonezawa in the Taisho era, and the current company was rebuilt in the Showa era. There is also a monument praising Gengoro Takanashi, who worked hard to rebuild the area, hoping for the unity of the people of this area and Takamasa Ieun. At the time of the reconstruction, I think that the people working in the area visited and prayed for the prosperity of business and the safety of my wife. Perhaps that prayer has come to fruition, or it may have created a downtown area that lives up to the name of Yonezawa Ginza during its heyday. Now, the autumn leaves are just beautiful. Remnants of snacks, izakaya, and lounges that have been open since the Heisei era are open in the neighborhood. There is also a long-established eel shop on the north side of the shrine. I hope that the number of worshipers will increase and that the business people and customers in this area will come back with a smile!