Japan Midokoro / Yamagata Prefecture / Tsuruoka / Matsugaoka Land Reclamation Area
Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture · Historic Site
Matsugaoka Land Reclamation Area
- Nearest stationTsuruoka Station 6.2 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
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
| Location | Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Tsuruoka Station, 6.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Official 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


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)
