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