[2025 Shibata Attraction] Travel Guide for Shibata Castle Ruins (Updated Feb)

#celebrateit Located in the urban area of Shibata City, Shin-Hata Castle Park is a large park around the title of "Shin-Hata Castle", which was selected as one of the 100 famous cities in Japan. The city gate and the moat were designated as important national cultural properties of Japan in 1957. It was built around 1700 and still retains its appearance at that time. In addition, there are some restored buildings that can be visited inside. During the cherry blossom season, more than 300 cherry blossoms bloom brilliantly, and the night cherry blossoms are also very beautiful. The night cherry blossoms reflected on the surface of the moat complement the casting lights, becoming a beautiful scenery.

#cherryblossom2024 The Sakura blooming season in Shibata castle is attracting the most enthusiastic visitors not only to locals and but also to tourists. Location is Shibata city, Niigata prefecture. 2.5 hrs billet train access from Tokyo. The entrance fee is free of charge. There is also a wide parking area. At night, the light up event has been held at the castle. Many families, couples and visitors are enjoying the event with the view of Sakura 🌸

Getting There - 30 mins by train from Niigata station Attractions - old castle, culture things Entrance fees - free Open hour - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Shibata castle is constructed in Edo era ( 400years ago) by the king Hidekatsu, who was born in Aichi prefecture. The stone walls had been used for the defense and those were the best technique of shaping stones at that time. #japan #niigata