Activities Two Walks, Two Seasons Reynald Ventura In the summer, at Hachiman Tsurugaoka Shrine, at the huge lotus pond, I... Hachiman Tsurugaoka Shrine, I thought, was a holy ground and in the past
10 Activities Autumn in Snow Country Kim Bergström local highlights at this time of year include lilies at Uonuma's Tsukioka
Recommended Fukushima Top Attractions Tom Roseveare Tsurugajo Castle Arguably Tohoku’s most impressive castle, Tsuruga... The grounds of Tsuruga-jo are an excellent place to catch Tohoku’s cherry
Food Cafe Kaeru Mandy Bartok highlight for those spending time exploring the temples and shrines east of Tsuruoka
Yamagata Top Attractions Tom Roseveare Zenpo-ji is a nearly 800-year-old temple on the outskirts of Tsuruoka... Yutagawa Onsen This small onsen town outside of Tsuruoka is
Activities Temple Trekking Through Northern Yamagata Geoff Day Temples are abundant throughout Tsuruoka, Sakata and the Mogami areas of
Transportation Arching Over Japan’s Mountains to Kansai Featured Finally, the port city of Tsuruga is a town of more recent significance... It will be hard to suppress a tear at the Tsuruga Museum when you learn
Activities 3 Spots for Spring Blooms in Tottori Kim Bergström plants, and other stores selling locally made products and souvenirs. 110 Tsuruda