Tsuyama Castle (Kakuzan Park)

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135 Sange, Tsuyama 708-0022, Okayama Prefecture

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“The castle which at its peak, boasted having seventy buildings was one of the grandest castles in feudal Japan.”

Tsuyama, known as the little Kyoto of Mimasaka was a place I had long wanted to visit. Tsuyama’s... read more

Reviewed 22 June 2019

tomizuta1953

Funabashi, Japan

“Most scenic we have seen! 津山城址（鶴山公園）”

Only part of the original castle remains hence it is quite apt for the review as Kakuzan Park... read more

Reviewed 13 May 2018

JimmySumKahWai

Singapore, Singapore

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tomizuta1953

Funabashi, Japan

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Reviewed 22 June 2019

The castle which at its peak, boasted having seventy buildings was one of the grandest castles in feudal Japan.

Tsuyama, known as the little Kyoto of Mimasaka was a place I had long wanted to visit. Tsuyama’s development was quite early because of its strategic location on the route from Kyoto to Izumo. During the civil war period the Yamana Family were the rulers...More

Date of experience: May 2019

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hfot2

Vermont

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Reviewed 26 January 2019

Sakura heaven!

For sakura - it’s a winner! We came for the sakura and Tsuyama Castle Park did not disappoint. The 1000 trees were in full bloom and gorgeous when we visited. We were really enchanted by the profusion of blooms and the number of trees. We’ve...More

Date of experience: April 2018

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JimmySumKahWai

Singapore, Singapore

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Reviewed 13 May 2018

Most scenic we have seen! 津山城址（鶴山公園）

Only part of the original castle remains hence it is quite apt for the review as Kakuzan Park (Tsuyama Castle) ; both as garden and the castle. Kakuzan Park (鶴山公園 Kakuzan Kouen).lies on the ruins of ancient Tsuyama Castle, which was built about 400 years...More

Date of experience: April 2018

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Hathino

Michigan

4215

Reviewed 10 May 2017 via mobile

Enjoying cherry blossom at any angles

Sakura festival was right on time this year. Hundred of cherry blossom welcomed us. What is good hear is that we can mase cherry at all angles with castle back ground. Beautifully piled up rock walls, steps, green and trees. Everything contributes to create this...More

Date of experience: April 2017

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kiwimagic6666

Tsuyama, Japan

Reviewed 9 February 2016

Kakuzan Park

Wonderful place just to chill and catch a view of the downtown area of Tsuyama.Highly recommended during Cherry Blossom season (early April) when thousands of Cherry Trees bathe the hillside in pink and is evidently one of the top100 Cherry Blossom viewing spots in Japan.A...More

Date of experience: April 2015

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The_Savvy_Glutton

Melbourne, Australia

21055

Reviewed 22 November 2015 via mobile

Not much left of this castle...

This place is pretty much the remains of a castle where only one of the sections were preserved and rest is just the rock foundation of what the castle was built on. The castle is set on the highest part of the city like all...More

Date of experience: November 2015

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Timeflies5

Surrey, Canada

183

Reviewed 21 September 2015

Kakuzan Park

Kakuzan park is a peaceful castle to visit in Tsuyama. We had fun exploring and climbing up all the stairs to the top to see Tsuyama city. I recommend going here.

Date of experience: August 2015

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Jack S

Fisherville, Kentucky

207128

Reviewed 1 February 2013

Nice usually and wonderful during Sakura

The remnants of a big fortress are a fun and free walk. It's a good place to have a picnic, overlooking the city and the mountains. During Sakura, this is one of the more famous places in Western Japan to see the trees as it...More

Date of experience: April 2012

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