Kakuzan Park—also known as Shiroyama, the site of former Tsuyama Castle—is consistently ranked among Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots and is famous especially for its nighttime illuminations. Approximately 4,000 cherry trees cover the hill, and when lit up after dusk the sight is described locally as 'a mountain on fire.' Stone stairways wind through glowing blossom canopies, and vendors line the lower approaches with yakitori, amazake, and seasonal sweets. The dramatic setting atop the castle hill rewards visitors with sweeping views over the Tsuyama basin glittering below.
- Type
- Experience
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Spring
- Month
- Late March to Early April
- Region
- Chugoku
- Prefecture
- Okayama
- City
- Tsuyama
Highlights
- ◆Ranked among Japan's top 100 cherry blossom destinations
- ◆4,000 trees create a 'mountain on fire' nighttime effect
- ◆Illuminated stone stairways through blossom canopies
- ◆Panoramic night views over Tsuyama city
- ◆Wide variety of festival food stalls on the approach roads