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 Castle
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Fruit Picking
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Sake Brewery Museum, Toko-no-Sakagura
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Cherry Blossoms in Hiyoriyama Park
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Yonezawa Station
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Uesugi-Jinja Shrine
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Somaro
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Kamo Aquarium “Jellyfish Dream House”
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Sakata Port Cruise on the Tobishima Ferry
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Mt. Haguro Goju-no-to (five storied pagoda)
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Yonezawa Beef
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Zao Onsen district
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Yunohama Onsen
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Chido Museum
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Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set
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Bunshokan
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Japanese Shojin Ryori (Vegetarian Dishes)
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Shonai Airport
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Atsumi Onsen
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Sankyo Soko Storehouse
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Togashi Candle Shop (Picture Candle Painting Experience)
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Zao Juhyo (Snow Monsters)
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Kaminoyama City Sightseeing Fruit Orchard
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Kaminoyama Onsen Kurort
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Mogami Gorge Basho Line Sightseeing (Traveling down the Mogami River by boat)
