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The magnificent ruins of the castle and the pretty cherry blossoms are a magnificent sight.
This is a city park built on the ruins of "Yamagata Castle", which was recognized as one of the "100 Great Castles of Japan". "Yamagata Castle" is one of the largest outline-style flat castles in Japan, surrounded by three moats and earthen mounds in the Honmaru, Ninomaru, and Sanomaru areas. The present castle is believed to be the prototype of the one built by Yoshimitsu Mogami (1546-1614), the 11th lord of the castle. The park is part of the Honmaru, Ninomaru and Sanomaru.
The 35.9-hectare park is planted with approximately 1,500 cherry trees and is known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Yamagata. The lovely cherry blossoms in full bloom add color and elegance to the atmospheric ruins of the castle. During the "Kajo Cherry Blossom Viewing Party," held every year in conjunction with the cherry blossom blooming season, the cherry blossoms along the southern moat are lit up from the east, allowing visitors to enjoy the nighttime cherry blossoms inside and outside the park. The cherry blossoms illuminated by the light reflected on the surface of the moat are exceptionally beautiful.
The park, located in the center of the city, is dotted with many cultural facilities, including the "Yamagata City Museum of History", which has a beautiful architecture that combines Western and Japanese styles, the "Yamagata Prefectural Museum", which introduces the nature and culture of Yamagata Prefecture, the "Yamagata Museum" of Art, and the "Mogami Yoshimitsu History Museum". Take your time and enjoy the castle ruins and nature in the park.
The historical romance of the castle ruins and the gorgeous cherry blossoms are a spectacular sight!
Cherry blossoms are usually at their best from early April to late April.
"Yamagata City Museum of Art" located in the park
"Yamagata Museum of Art" located near the East Gate of Kajo Park
Mogami Yoshimitsu History Museum adjacent to Yamagata Museum of Art
Cherry blossoms at Ninomaru Higashi Otemon Gate are illuminated
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Is there a parking lot in the area?
There is a parking lot for 450 vehicles inside the park and a parking lot for sightseeing buses across from the Mogami Yoshimitsu History Museum.
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Are coin lockers available in the area?
No, there are no coin lockers.
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Are there restrooms in the area?
There are four restrooms in the park.
霞城公園~走進去會看到一大片公園~非常舒服，雖然賞櫻人潮也很多~但因為公園佔地面積很大，到處都開滿了櫻花，大家都能漫活的找到空位賞櫻~真的心花開哦
東北賞櫻，山形城內的霞城公園可以說是很不錯的選擇哦。很推薦沿著城上的小徑，可漫遊滿開的櫻花盛開時哦❤️🌸😍
霞城公園是藏王溫泉在日本東北山形縣賞楓的好地方哦~有溫泉有紅葉還有非常棒的風景特色~令人流連忘返~
霞城公園～遠看像是護城花！離河道其實有些距離，但花看起來那麼大一顆，就知道多雄偉壯麗了❤️
