2024 Tsuruoka Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

From Kamo Aquarium to Mt. Haguro | Summer Journey in Mutsu【14】

After arriving in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, in northeastern Japan, we first visited the Kamo Aquarium, which is famous for its jellyfish. The aquarium is located south of Yunohama Beach, the most popular beach in the area. The aquarium has more than 60 types of jellyfish, including various glowing jellyfish and colorful jellyfish, as well as the world's largest jellyfish species. It's like a dreamy underwater world, and it feels like you're wandering on an alien planet. The jellyfish emit colorful lights, as if they have a spirit, dancing to attract our attention. We then came to Mt. Haguro, one of the Three Mountains of Dewa (Mt. Gassan, Mt. Haguro, and Mt. Yudono). There is a five-story pagoda that is designated as a national treasure, which was under maintenance when we visited. At the top of the mountain, there is a Three Gods Shrine, which is designated as a national important cultural property, and enshrines the three gods of Mt. Gassan, Mt. Haguro, and Mt. Yudono. The cedar trees on both sides of the stone steps are very lush, and it feels like you're walking into a secret realm. Among Japan's mountain beliefs, the Three Mountains of Dewa have the longest history, and many devout believers still come to worship. In the evening, we stayed at the Kameya Ryokan, a very design-conscious hotel. Each room has a different design, and the creativity always surprises us. Dinner was the famous kaiseki cuisine. The chopsticks used were very special, with pointed ends on both sides, symbolizing that the gods and us are having dinner together. I like the waiting between each dish, which allows me to savor the taste of the previous dish and look forward to the next one. Kaiseki means that the saint is regarded as jade, and I really feel that I have been spoiled. We can find a slow life philosophy in kaiseki cuisine. By carefully feeling the ingredients, respecting the craftsmanship, and awe of nature, we can make our daily life more calm, simple, and indifferent, with quality and connotation.

A hidden gem in the rice fields: Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse in Tsuruoka City. A peaceful rural hot spring far from the hustle and bustle.

🌸Tsuruoka City, a corner of Yamagata Prefecture in the northeast. Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse, a hot spring hotel on a rice field, a perfect blend of nature and architecture. 🌿Rice fields sway in the breeze, surrounded by mountains and rivers. The wooden design is warm and simple, preserving the original beauty of the rice fields, and the architecture coexists with nature. 🛁Hot springs, library, private farm, complete leisure facilities, more than 2,000 books, enjoy quiet reading time. Child-friendly, children's museum, farming experience, fun. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, a rural poem for the holidays, Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse, waiting for you to write. 🏡119 rooms, waiting for your arrival. Travel guide: Depart from Tokyo, 4 hours by train; Depart from Sendai, 2.5 hours by train or bus; Take a taxi from JR Tsuruoka Station, 10 minutes direct. 🌾Tsuruoka City, located in the Shonai area of Yamagata Prefecture in the northeastern region of Japan, Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse, a hot spring hotel floating on a rice field, a clever blend of nature and architecture. 🌿The hotel is mainly made of wood, with hot springs, a small library, a private farm, complete leisure facilities, child-friendly, farming experience, endless fun. Escape the hustle and bustle, a rural poem for the holidays, waiting for you to write. 🏡119 rooms, waiting for you. Travel guide: Depart from Tokyo, 4 hours by train; Depart from Sendai, 2.5 hours by train or bus; Take a taxi from JR Tsuruoka Station, 10 minutes direct.

Historical Gassan shrine My. Haguro

Haguro Mountain, where the stone steps are pilgrimage, is located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, which is called the Shonai region. It can be accessed by car from Tsuruoka City in about 30 minutes. Location: Haguro Mountain, Temukai, Haguro-cho, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture Access: By car Approximately 10 km from Tsuruoka IC on the Yamagata Expressway via the Tsuruoka-Haguro Line, approximately 15 km from Shonai Asahi IC, approximately 30 km from Shonai Airport *The Haguro Mountain Toll Road is used to reach the summit of Haguro Mountain. Please use the toll road during its operating hours. By Bus From Tsuruoka City, take the Shonai Kotsu bus bound for Haguro Mountain Top for about 50 minutes and get off at the last stop. #Japan #Mountain

Kamo Aquarium พิพิธภัณฑ์สัตว์น้ำคาโม

Kamo Aquarium, the world's largest jellyfish museum, is located in Tsuruoka, Japan. There are over 50 species of jellyfish swimming around beautifully, like being in an underwater world. Don't miss the highlight 🪼 Moon Jelly, swimming around in a giant cylindrical tank, like being in the moon underwater, so beautiful and dreamy. 🪼 Sea Nettle Jellyfish Tunnel, walk through the jellyfish swimming around you, it feels like you're really in the ocean. 🪼 In addition to jellyfish, there are many other aquatic animals, colorful fish, large sea turtles, beautiful corals, everything! 🪸 Kamo Aquarium is suitable for all ages, children can learn, adults can relax, take beautiful pictures to keep as memories. Guaranteed to be impressed 😊 📸Photo taken on July 22, 2019 ⏰Opening hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (Closed every Monday) Summer season (July 20 to September 20): 9:00 to 18:00 🎟️Admission fee: Adults: 1,300 yen Children (ages 4-12): 600 yen Toddlers (under 4): Free 🚅Access: About 20 minutes by bus from Tsuruoka Station 📍Coordinates https://maps.app.goo.gl/MfcwtgJD9kUKdgav9 #Aquarium #Japan #Aquarium #Yamagata #Tsuruoka #JapanTravel #TravelJapanByYourself #travelblogger #TravelJapan #Japan

Tsuruoka Hanami Happiness

#cherryblossom2024 A wonderful park near the castle ruins Tsuruoka Park is one of the most famous places in Yamagata Prefecture, where you can admire the cherry blossoms during the hanami season. Join the locals eating and drinking under 730 cherry trees. In spring, the park looks especially picturesque. Recommended Join those who admire cherry blossoms in the middle of April At the entrance to the park, buy food and drinks from merchants — there are more than a hundred of them here Admire the night lights in the park How to get there Tsuruoka Park is located in the city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture. It can be reached by public transport. Take the JR Uetsu line to Tsuruoka Station. Near the station, take the bus to Yunohama onsen and get off at the Shiyakusho-mae stop. It is interesting The park is located on the ruins of Tsuruoka Castle Tsuruoka Park is one of the hundred best places to admire sakura in Japan Picnic Tsuruoka Park is an ideal place for a picnic during hanami. Locals and tourists gather together and celebrate the arrival of spring at the ruins of Tsuruoka Castle. You can bring food with you or buy something right on the spot. Merchants sell everything from sweets and snacks to yakiniku (grilled meat). The kiosks are open throughout the Hanami picnic season. It's time to take pictures Tsuruoka Park is a photographer's dream. There are pink cherry blossoms reflected in the quiet waters of the moat, ancient castle walls and delightful cedars.

Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium

A small ,rather old place, but excellent to see jellyfish.And eat icecream containing jellyfish,very tasty,with the chewy bits being the jellyfish. Many of the tanks being rather small for the amount of fish etc in them.Probably because of the age of the building. The variety of the jellyfish is large and very interesting. I want to visit this place again in 2024. #2024wish

Japan | A hot spring hotel floating on a rice field

Tsuruoka City is a small city located 300 kilometers away from Tokyo, in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture in northeastern Japan. Hidden in this Tsuruoka City is a hot spring hotel 'Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse' floating on a rice field. The hotel was built using the local natural rice field scenery, and perfectly integrated with the surrounding mountains and towns, as much as possible to retain the beautiful rice field scenery when the land was originally used, and cleverly integrate the building into the overall landscape. The hotel is mainly designed with wood, in addition to basic hot spring facilities, it also has a small library with more than 2000 books. It also has its own farm for guests to experience the fun of farming. There is also a children's hall near the hotel, which is very friendly to families with children. Why not escape the hustle and bustle of the city on a holiday and take a look at the rural scenery! Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse Japanese name: ショウナイホテル スイデンテラス Address: Yamagata Prefecture Tsuruoka City Beijing Tianzi Xia Bird's Nest 23-1 Number of rooms: 119 rooms Transportation: It takes about 4 hours to reach by train from Tokyo. It takes about 2 and a half hours to reach by train or bus from Sendai, the largest city in northeastern Japan. Take a taxi from 'JR Tsuruoka Station', about 2 kilometers and 10 minutes by car.

Spiritual time

Getting There - by bus or by car Attractions - there are 2,200 step to go up to the shrine which good view . you can feel peaceful during the step up and test patient of yourself. Hotels - no Food & Restaurants - one vegetarian restaurant which variety of food , fresh and very delicious. Shopping - no#themepark

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