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