Tsuruoka Park, Urban park with castle ruins in Tsuruoka, Japan
The park contains 730 cherry trees, ancient cedar trees, stone walls, and a moat system surrounding the former castle grounds.
The grounds housed Tsurugaoka Castle for 250 years as the residence of the Shonai Clan's Saika family until its demolition.
The park holds the annual Shonai Taisai festival in October and ranks among Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing locations.
Visitors can reach the park by taking a bus toward Yunohama Onsen from Tsuruoka Station and getting off at Shiyakusho-mae stop.
During spring hanami season, 100 food vendors set up around the park entrance, offering local specialties and traditional sweets.
Location: Tsuruoka
Part of: Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, 100 Best Historical Parks in Japan
Website: https://city.tsuruoka.lg.jp/seibi/koen-ryokuti/koen/tosikeikaku01201211.html
GPS coordinates: 38.72817,139.82542
Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:15
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