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| MATSUGASAKI Park |
located at the site of Yonezawa Castle |
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Matsugasaki Park is located at the site of Yonezawa Castle. It is also
a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and 200 cherry trees bloom along
the water moat every year in mid-to-late of April. The cherry blossoms
reflected on the surface of the moat and the contrast between the cherry
blossoms and the red bridge over the moat are very picturesque, and these
cherry blossoms turn vibrant red in late October to early November. Yonezawa
Castle was completely demolished in 1873, and the castle ruins were opened
to the public as Matsugasaki Park in the following year. The remains of
the main citadel are now the grounds of Uesugi Shrine, which enshrines
UESUGI Kenshin, the hero of the Sengoku period and the founder of the clan. |
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| YONEZAWA Beef |
one of three most famous beef brands in Japan |
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Yonezawa beef is one of the generally recognised three most famous beef
brands in Japan from Japanese black heifers that have been raised for 33
months or more and are fattened only in Yonezawa city and its suburbs.
It is a specialty product that represents the region, and is characterized
by the deliciousness of its fat, which comes from long-term fattening.
This area is a basin surrounded by mountains, and is characterized by extremely
hot summers and extremely cold winters. Yonezawa beef is raised in this
rich natural environment with a unique fertilizer made from wheat, corn,
and other ingredients. This results in high-quality beef with a good balance
of lean meat and fat. In addition, Yonezawa beef has a very fine texture
and a smooth texture, so it can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, such as
Steak, Sukiyaki, and Shabu-Shabu. |
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| SASANO ITTOBORI Carving |
one-stroke carving by a sword |
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SASANO ITTOBORI is a famous local toy that has been handed down for over
a thousand years. It is made by carving a log of koshiabura wood (Scientific
name : hengiopanax sciadophylloides) with a blade called a Sarukiri and
then applying simple coloring, and a typical subject is a carved hawk called
"Otaka Poppo." These rustic works, full of rustic charm, have
a certain dignity and are beloved by many enthusiasts. At the local Sasano
Folk Crafts Museum, you can observe the Sasano Ittobori process and take
a class to try painting an Otaka Poppo (reservations required). |
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| The Flower NAGAI Line |
many famous flower spots along the line |
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The Flower Nagai Line is a railway line operated by Yamagata Railway, which
took over JR lines with funding from Yamagata Prefecture and local governments
along the line. The name Flower Nagai Line comes from the fact that there
are many famous flower spots along the line. The line has 16 stations and
a total distance of 30.5 kilometers. It accepts chartered train operations
and will operate the train by adding cars to the regular service. In addition,
the Flower Nagai Line can also prepare lunch, drinks, etc. according to
the budget on the chartered train. Why not enjoy local delicacies while
taking in the spectacular views called Yamagata's Arcadia area on the Flower
Nagai Line? |
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| INARIMORI Ancient Burial Mound |
built in the latter half of the 4th century |
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INARIMORI ancient burial mound is located about 100m south of the current
Akayu Elementary School grounds in Nanyo City.. It is thought to have been
built during the Kofun period in the latter half of the 4th century. It
is a 96m long tomb in the shape of a keyhole-shaped tumulus. It is believed
to be the tomb of the chief who ruled over the Okitama region (the general
name for this area) at the time. It has been made into a historic site
park where you can climb up and view the tomb (free admission, closed during
winter). |
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| Shrine for Dogs, Shirine for Cats |
shrines enshrining dogs and cats |
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These shrines are rare even in Japan, as they enshrine dogs and cats. These
two shrines have legends from the 8th century about a dog and a cat who
each saved the villagers from misfortune. The dog defeated a giant raccoon
dog and lost his life in the process. The cat killed a large snake hiding
in the attic while dying. As a result the village prospered. Many worshippers
come to offer photographs and collars as a memorial for their beloved dogs
and cats, and to pray for their health. Every year on the fourth Saturday
of July, a National Pet Memorial Festival is held in front of Shrine for
dog. During winter, the shrines may be closed due to snowfall. |
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| Mt. IDE |
famous for pretty alpine plants |
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Mt. IDE is located in Bandai-Asahi National Park and is counted among 100
famous mountains in Japan. It is famous for its pretty alpine plants. Iidesan
Shrine is enshrined at the summit of Mt. Ide, and it has been visited by
many people since ancient times as a mountain of faith. There are hiking
trails on all sides, but it is difficult to climb Mt. Ide alone, so it
is common to reach the summit by traversing it. Because the mountain is
so large, all the trails are long, the difference in altitude from the
trailhead to the summit is about 1,500 meters, and there is permanent snow,
so it is considered a mountain for advanced climbers, and sufficient equipment
is required to reach the summit.. |
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