Since olden times, Tsuyama developed Okayama Prefecturefurther more transportation hubs with Izumo Road and Yoshii Canal. In 1603, a feudal lord, Tadamasa Mori, settled in this area, established his castle and developed a town around it. Today, the city roughly consists of two areas: Joto, on the eastern side of Tsuyama Castle and Josai, on the western side. In the area where the old Izumo Road used to run there were many accommodations which welcomed travelers visiting Izumo Taisha Shrine as well as massive samurai residences. The entire town is surrounded by trees with a canal running through it where a number of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines are located. It is the city called “A Little Kyoto in Western Japan” which attracts visitors in every season.Tsuyama Castle (Kakuzan Park)One of the most famous cherry blossom viewing sites in western Japan. Although the buildings were completely destroyed after the 1873 ordinance abolishing castles, the largest watchtower in the castle, the “Bitchu Yagura”, was reconstructed in 2005 and opened to the as political and economic center, and public. About 1,000 cherry trees will be in bloom in spring. The colored leaves in autumn can also be enjoyed by visitors. The site was selected as one of “100 Best Japanese Castles” in 2006.Shuraku-en GardenThe second-generation castle master created this superb strolling pond garden Tsuyama History Museum5427Tsuyama City
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