Cherry Blossoms in Tsuruoka Park
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A park built on the ruins of Tsurugaoka Castle, which was where the Sakai family lived for some 250 years as feudal lords of the Shonai Domain. The moats, stone walls, and hundreds-of-years-old cedar trees offer reminders of the castle that once stood here. Located in the central part of the city, the park features flowers that bloom throughout the four seasons. In particular, the 730 cherry trees have been selected as one of "Japan's 100 Top Cherry Blossom Spots" and the area is also known as the best spot for cherry blossoms in the prefecture. Furthermore, it also features a collection of cultural assets and historical ruins.
More Information about Cherry Blossoms in Tsuruoka Park
Street address
- 4 Babacho, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata
About YAMAGATA Access
- Take train to Tsuruoka Station on the JR Uetsu Line. In front of Tsuruoka Station, take a Shonai Kotsu bus from the no. 1 bus stop toward Yunohama Onsen for 10 min. Get off at Shiyakusho-mae and walk for 2 min.
Opening Hours
Closed
Best season
- Apr., Oct.
Point
- Best time for cherry blossoms: mid-to-late April
Spots around
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Kaminoyama Onsen Kurort
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Chido Museum
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Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set
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Mogami Gorge Basho Line Sightseeing (Traveling down the Mogami River by boat)
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Kaminoyama City Sightseeing Fruit Orchard
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Yonezawa Beef
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Yonezawa Station
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Shonai Airport
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Atsumi Onsen
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Zao Onsen district
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Sakata Port Cruise on the Tobishima Ferry
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Somaro
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Sake Brewery Museum, Toko-no-Sakagura
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Japanese Shojin Ryori (Vegetarian Dishes)
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Uesugi-Jinja Shrine
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Kamo Aquarium “Jellyfish Dream House”
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Yunohama Onsen
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Cherry Blossoms in Hiyoriyama Park
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Sankyo Soko Storehouse
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Fruit Picking
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Togashi Candle Shop (Picture Candle Painting Experience)
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Mt. Haguro Goju-no-to (five storied pagoda)
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Bunshokan
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Zao Juhyo (Snow Monsters)
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Kaminoyama Castle
