Tsuruoka Park is the former site of Tsurugaoka Castle and features a moat and castle ruins in addition to 730 sakura including somei yoshino, shidarezakura, and double-blossomed yaezakura. The park is popular with locals and was selected as one of Japan’s 100 Top Cherry Blossom Spots in addition to being featured in numerous movies. While the sakura are in bloom, visitors can enjoy Japanese tea and sweets and other seasonal events.