Tsurugaoka Castle, Tsuruoka

Name: Tsurugaoka Castle
Address: Tsuruoka, Japan

#2 among attractions in Tsuruoka

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Tsurugaoka Castle is a flatland-style Japanese castle constructed in early Edo period in the city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata. It was the seat of the Sakai clan, a fudai daimyō clan who ruled over Shōnai Domain, Dewa Province in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°43'40"N, 139°49'34"E

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Tsurugaoka Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chidōkan, Sakai clan gardens, Chidō Museum, Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō.

~590 ftS
Historical place
Chidōkan, Tsuruoka
3 min walk • The Chidōkan was the Domain academy of Shōnai Domain under the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate located in what is now part of the city of Tsuruoka in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.
~1290 ftW
Park
Sakai clan gardens, Tsuruoka
7 min walk • The Sakai clan Gardens is a traditional Japanese garden located in the city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, which is a nationally designated Place of Scenic...
~1460 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Buddhist architecture
Chidō Museum, Tsuruoka
8 min walk • The Chido Museum is a private museum in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture. It was founded in 1950 by the former Lord Sakai of the Shōnai Domain who donated his properties with the intention of promoting local culture. The museum houses folk materials from Shōnai, classical calligraphy, woodcraft and ceremonial sake barrels.
~830 ftE
Church
Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō, Tsuruoka
5 min walk • Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudo is a church located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture.
1.1 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Tsuruoka Komakihara Stadium, Tsuruoka
30 min walk • Tsuruoka Stadium is an athletic stadium in Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan. It is a part of Komagihara Park, and served as a home venue for NEC Yamagata SC.

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Which popular attractions are close to Tsurugaoka Castle?

Nearby attractions include Chidōkan, Tsuruoka (3 min walk), Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō, Tsuruoka (5 min walk), Sakai clan gardens, Tsuruoka (7 min walk), Chidō Museum, Tsuruoka (8 min walk).

Tsurugaoka Castle, Tsuruoka

Facts and practical information

Tsurugaoka Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Chidōkan, Tsuruoka

Sakai clan gardens, Tsuruoka

Chidō Museum, Tsuruoka

Tsuruoka Catholic Church Tenshudō, Tsuruoka

Tsuruoka Komakihara Stadium, Tsuruoka

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tsurugaoka Castle?