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The school was built to improve the Shonai clan’s political power in 1805.
It has been designated as an official historical site, and is the only building of the clan’s school that exists in the Tohoku district. 9:00-16:30 Closed: Mondays, Dec. 29th to Jan. 3rd Charge: free Tel 0235-23-4672 |
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Cherry blossoms in Tsuruoka Park The site was selected as one of the100 best scenic beauties of cherry blossoms in Japan and the earliest place to see cherry blossoms in Yamagata. There are about 800 cherry trees. 300 paper-covered lanterns are set up in early April, when the trees begin to blossom for many people to enjoy. |
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Displayed are many precious and cultural archives such as a beautiful thatched roof building, a Japanese garden
designated as a national scenic beauty and the former Nishitagawa district government office.
9:00-17:00 Closed: end of year and New Year’s Day Charge: 700yen for adults; 380yen for high school students; 280yen for junior high school and elementary school students Tel 0235-22-1199 | |
 Old style houses with several stories mainly found in snow country |
 Mr. Sakai’s old Japanese style Garden |
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This is a western style house built in the Taisho period. Formerly used as a public library. Now it displays the archives of great people related to Tsuruoka city. 9:00-16:30 Closed: Monday Charge: free Tel 0235-24-3266 |
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Tsuruoka Catholic Church was built in the 36th year of the Meiji period (1903).
It is designated as a national important cultural site.
You can see the Black Marry at only this church in Japan, a rare statue even in the world. Apr. to Sep 8:00-18:00 Oct. to Mar. 8:00-17:00 Charge: free Tel 0235-22-0292 |
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In this temple, Tetsuryukai Shonin (the Buddhist priest’s) mummy is housed.
He was disciplining his soul through hard ascetic practices in Dewasanzan, fasted and died to become a holy Buddhist mummy. 9:00-17:00 Open everyday 300yen for adults Tel 0235-23-5054 |