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2007/1/17

鶴岡公園の桜 Tsuruoka-kouen-no-sakura Cherry Trees in Tsuruoka Park

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Tsuruoka Park lies within the grounds of the old Tsurugaoka Castle, in Tsuruoka, Yamagata prefecture. It is famous for its cherry trees.

The Sakai clan lived in this castle for about 250 years as the Shonai domain head. The park is dotted with the remains of the old stone walls along the moat. An old cedar tree, thousands of years old, reminds you of the castle and its past.

Growing in the park are some 800 of the prettiest cherry trees. The site has been designated as one of Japan top 100 places to see cherry blossom, as well as one of the best places in Yamagata prefecture for cherry-blossom viewing.

There are several different kinds of cherry trees, including: Someiyoshono, Yae Cherry and Weeping Cherry. In the middle of April, they all start to blossom at once.

The cherry trees around the outer moat in the east part of the park are especially beautiful when they are seen reflected in the moat. Mt. Chokai forms the backdrop with the last of the winter snow on its peak. Such scenery makes you particularly savor the nature and romance around you, even though you are not a photographer.

In the cherry-blossom season, many stalls are set up and many visitors come from all over Japan.

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Baba-cho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture 997-0035
name
Tsuruoka City Sightseeing Association
phone
0235-25-2111
hp
http://www.tsuruokakanko.com/ca03/flower02-1.html




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