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