Nestled amongst the mountains of north-eastern Japan, where it is surrounded by nature and pristine seas, Tsuruoka City is a gem virtually untouched by foreign tourism, and blessed with a multitude of seasonal ingredients throughout the year.
Tsuruoka’s centuries-long history of living closely with nature has allowed it to develop
a unique and diverse food culture.
In 2014, it was designated UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
WHAT AWAITS YOU IN
TSURUOKA CITY OF GASTRONOMY
HEIRLOOM CROPS
Tsuruoka is home to
a staggering 60 different kinds of heirloom crops, and takes pride in passing down these important living cultural assets for generations
PRISTINE NATURE
Surrounded by the mountains and seas, Tsuruoka is blessed with diverse seasonal ingredients throughout the year
FEATURED ARTICLES
Delicious Souvenirs
School Lunch
A soup for every season
Preservation methods
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