Kakuzan Park
135 Yamashita
Phone: ☎ 086-822-4572
About
Kakuzan Park (鶴山公園 kakuzan koen), 135 Yamashita, ☎ 086-822-4572. 8:40 AM to 5:00 PM. This park contains the ruins of Tsuyama Castle, which was once considered to be the most spectacular castle in the entire nation. Since the castle was decommissioned during the Meiji Period, all that remains today are the castle walls however, they are truly well-preserved, and a walk around the castle grounds offers many great views of the city and a feel for the castle's former grandeur. The small turret, the only castle structure in the park, was built in 2004 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Tsuyama Castle. There is also a small area containing a few animals such as white peacocks, a boar, and rabbits. The park has gained fame as not only being the best place in Okayama but also as the best place in the entire Chugoku region for viewing cherry blossoms with over 5,000 cherry blossom trees within and around the park. It is also a great place to view the changing leaves in the fall. Entrance fee is ¥210.
