Take some time out to tap into your spiritual side at Kasuga Shrine. This sacred place attracts pilgrims, and curious tourists, from far and wide.
You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when visiting Tsuruoka. Kasuga Shrine is a good place to start here, but there are plenty of other interesting places to check out. Tsuruoka Park, Shonai Movie Village, and Dainichibo Temple are not far from the sacred place and will round out your day nicely.