Kajo Park (Yamagata Castle Ruins)
霞城公園
Kajo Park is a city park built on the ruins of Yamagata Castle, close to JR Yamagata Station. The castle walls are said to be the original ones built by the lord Mogami Yoshiaki. Today it is a quiet place where local people relax, and the bank of the moat is a pleasant walking path. In spring, cherry blossoms make it a popular viewing spot.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Open 5:00–22:00 from April 1 to October 31, and 5:30–22:00 from November 1 to March 31.
- Getting there
About 15 minutes on foot from Yamagata Station East Exit to the Higashi Otemon gate, or 10 minutes from the West Exit to the south gate.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Parking is free, with 230 spaces including 5 spaces for disabled persons.
- A cherry blossom event is held at the start of the hanami season, with tea ceremonies and soba.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The Yamagata City Local History Museum (former Saiseikan main building) in the park can be visited free of charge.
- About 1,500 cherry trees bloom here (usually mid to late April), with light-up from 18:00 to 21:30 during the season.
- Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
- Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Yamagata and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Yamagata
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:28
- Sunrise06:08
- Dhuhr11:24
- Asr14:13
- Maghrib16:35
- Isha18:05
Times are calculated for Yamagata City. Times may differ elsewhere in Yamagata.
Places to pray near Kajo Park (Yamagata Castle Ruins)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Kajo Park (Yamagata Castle Ruins)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visityamagata.jp, tohokukanko.jp