Japan Midokoro
Matsugaoka Land Reclamation Area
Matsugaoka Land Reclamation Area Photo: Tail furry CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Yamagata Prefecture / Tsuruoka / Matsugaoka Land Reclamation Area

Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture · Historic Site

Matsugaoka Land Reclamation Area

Matsugaoka reclamation site (松ヶ岡開墾場, Matsugaoka kaikonjō) was a cooperative farm on reclaimed land in Meiji period Japan, for the production of silk thread and cloth. Its location, in the modern city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata, became a National Historic Site of Japan in 1989.

From the Wikipedia article “Matsugaoka Land Reclamation Area” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Matsugaoka Land Reclamation Area. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationTsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture
Nearest stationTsuruoka Station, 6.2 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 2 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Matsugaoka Land Reclamation Area?
Tsuruoka Station. It is 6.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Matsugaoka Land Reclamation Area a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Gyokusen-ji Temple
Gyokusen-ji Temple
4.8 km away · Tsuruoka
Gyokusen-ji Temple Garden
Gyokusen-ji Temple Garden
4.9 km away · Tsuruoka
Catholic Tsuruoka Church
Catholic Tsuruoka Church
5.8 km away · Tsuruoka
Chidōkan
Chidōkan
5.9 km away · Tsuruoka
Tsuruoka Art Forum
Tsuruoka Art Forum
6.0 km away · Tsuruoka
Taihōkan
Taihōkan
6.1 km away · Tsuruoka

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Gyokusen-ji Temple: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Gyokusen-ji Temple Garden: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Catholic Tsuruoka Church: Ippukucho (CC BY 3.0), Chidōkan: kiwa dokokano (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tsuruoka Art Forum: Tail furry (CC BY-SA 4.0), Taihōkan: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0)