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Kajo Park
Kajo Park · 霞城公園
Walk along Kajo Park’s castle moat and stone walls. Close to Yamagata Station, it is an option on arrival or when you have time before a train.
For an easy walk, explore the park and castle remains. Park entry and walking have no admission charge.
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Visitor information at a glance
Address
〒990-0826 山形市霞城町1番7号（管理事務所）
1-7, Kajo-machi, Yamagata City, Yamagata 990-0826, Japan
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Park admission is free. Individual facilities within the park may charge separately.
Opening hours and closed days
The park opens from 05:00 to 22:00 on 1 April–31 October, and from 05:30 to 22:00 on 1 November–31 March. It is open year-round.
What can I see at Kajo Park?
A city walk along moats and stone walls
Kajo Park’s moat and stone walls are castle remains. Walk around them to explore where the castle stood.
Yamagata City: free Kajo Park access, seasonal hours and south gate
How to get to Kajo Park
Walk about ten minutes from Yamagata Station’s west exit to the south gate, or 15 minutes from the east exit to East Otemon. Choose the entrance for the park area you want to see.
Yamagata City: free Kajo Park access, seasonal hours and south gate
Questions about Kajo Park
Can I walk from Yamagata Station to Kajo Park?
Yes. The west-exit walk to the south gate takes about ten minutes; east exit to East Otemon takes about 15. Choose the entrance for the park area you want to see.
Yamagata City: free Kajo Park access, seasonal hours and south gate
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