[2025 Ina Attraction] Travel Guide for Takato Joshi Park (Updated Mar)

#cherryblossom25 Takato Castle Park is renowned for its unique Takato Kohigan cherry trees, which have a deeper pink hue than typical sakura. With over 1,500 trees, the park turns into a fairytale-like landscape during peak bloom. The castle ruins add historical charm, while the elevated viewpoints offer breathtaking panoramic views of the pink sea of blossoms. During the cherry blossom festival, the park is illuminated at night, creating a romantic atmosphere. The slightly mountainous location makes the air crisp and fresh, enhancing the experience. For those seeking a less touristy yet equally spectacular sakura spot, Takato Castle Park is perfect.

#springwander It is spectacular to see the cherry blossoms, which are said to be 1,500, blooming all at once and scattering gracefully into a cherry blossom snowstorm! Many cherry blossom visitors come to see it. The cherry blossoms while looking at the peaks of the Alps far away are truly a superb view. There is a scene that can only be seen here. Access; About 15 minutes on foot from JR Takato Station

Takato Castle Park in Nagano Prefecture is a spectacular spot known as the "best cherry blossom spot in the world." In spring, the entire park is filled with about 1,500 Takato Kohigan cherry trees, creating a pink carpet-like landscape. Their unique pale pink color stands out against the blue sky, and their beauty is breathtaking. From the observation deck in the park, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the sea of ​​cherry blossoms and the distant Alps. The illuminated cherry blossoms at night will captivate your heart with a different, fantastical atmosphere. We recommend visiting both during the day and at night. If you want to feel the arrival of spring, be sure to visit Takato Castle Park! #domestictraveltrip #nagano #takatocastlepark #cherryblossoms #triptoenjoyspring

Takato Castle Park is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Nagano Prefecture. We will introduce the highlights of the cherry blossoms and their charm. ! ◆The best cherry blossoms in the world: Takato's cherry blossoms are known as the "best cherry blossoms in the world," and their beauty has attracted attention from all over Japan. Takato Kohigan Sakura is characterized by its pale pink color, which is a little darker than Somei Yoshino. ◆Approximately 1,500 cherry trees in full bloom: Approximately 1,500 cherry trees are in full bloom in the park, and in spring the entire park is dyed pink. Especially when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, a fantastical landscape unfolds, as if you are walking through a cloud of cherry blossoms. ◆Enjoy the history of Takato Castle: Since it is a castle ruins park, you can enjoy the historical atmosphere along with the cherry blossoms. You can spend a luxurious time enjoying the cherry blossoms while feeling the history of the Sengoku period. ◆ Illuminated cherry blossoms at night: Cherry blossoms are beautiful during the day, but we also recommend viewing them at night. The illuminated cherry blossoms create a romantic atmosphere that is different from the daytime, and you can enjoy a fantastic view. ★Access It is about a 30-minute bus ride from JR Ina City Station, so it is easily accessible. You can enjoy delicious local gourmet food while admiring the cherry blossoms, so you can enjoy the feeling of traveling while admiring the cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms at Takato Castle Ruins Park are a beautiful spot where history and nature blend together, and once you visit, you will never forget the spectacular view! #park2024

There are so many beautiful Cherry blossoms here. I suppose all you can enjoy this beautiful scenery. Also you can enjoy eating some famous food at yatai, which is something like restaurants at night market.

best spot in the world of hanami🌸 Just met the world's first cherry blossom day, is belonging to the late 19th century has planted 1500 cherry trees have been planted treasure cherry blossom viewing spot, the scene is really 10 points shocking, three things are open the door of different cherry blossoms, super beautiful remember to eat their cherry blossom ice cream, the middle of the soft marshmallow very delicious. 📍Gaoyuan City Site Park #lizinjapan_nagano #Gaoyuan City Site Park #takatojoshipark #JapanKorea Spring Good Place

This time we will introduce Takato in Nagano Prefecture ☺️ Takato is home to 1,500 cherry trees, and Takato Kohiganzakura are in full bloom 🌸 These cherry trees are a prefectural natural monument and have been selected as one of Japan's 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots. They are characterized by their small, delicate reddish petals and are known as the best cherry blossoms in the world ☺️ Hakusan Kannon, located in the mountains of Mt. Goro behind the ruins of Takato Castle, is also one of the recommended spots to view the best cherry blossoms in the world. It takes about 30 minutes to climb the mountain path from the park, but from above it looks like a sea of ​​clouds of cherry blossoms, and it is a spectacular sight when it is in full bloom, so if you have the chance, please visit in the spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom 🥰🌸 📍Higashitakato, Takato-cho, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture 🚃15 minutes walk from Takato Station on the JR Chuo Main Line 🚗About 30 minutes from Ina IC on the Chuo Expressway 💰 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for children ❇︎ Parking available Regular passenger cars: 700 yen Motorcycles and mopeds: 200 yen #Nagano tourism #cherry blossom viewing #cherry blossom viewing spots #Takato Castle Ruins Park #Takato cherry blossoms #Weekend outing #Sakura 2024

#cherryblossom2024 Picnic under the flowers The spring Cherry Blossom Festival in Takato Castle Park in Ina is one of the most popular in Japan. Come and admire the flowers and the beautiful views of the Japanese Alps. How to get there Takato Park is accessible from Inashi Station. In Shinjuku, you need to take the Azusa express, drive 2 hours and 15 minutes to Okaya, transfer to the Iida suburban line there and get off at Inashi Station in 50 minutes. From Inashi station to the park it takes 25 minutes by bus, then 15 minutes on foot. Food and fun The famous Takato cherry blossom Festival lasts almost the whole of April. At this time, you can look at 1,500 flowering trees. Many of them were planted at the end of the XIX century, when the park was created. It is said that the oldest tree is 130 years old. The stalls of the festival offer a variety of dishes and snacks, including chicken, beef on a spit, fried noodles and takoyaki. Take your seats During the festival, the lights are turned on at night, and the park can be crowded. If you plan to have a picnic, come early to take a seat.

#cherryblossom2024 Fortunately, I was guided to the large bus parking lot above and finally got into the parking lot. The cherry blossoms 🌸 are in full bloom and there are a lot of people. The weather was nice, and the snow-capped mountains of the Alps in the distance were spectacular. On the way back to Ina, there were beautiful rows of cherry blossom trees, and I could see that people in Nagano put a lot of effort and care into their cherry blossoms.⭐️🤩

#Japan and Korea Spring Destinations Takato Castle Park is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, attracting countless tourists every spring. There are more than 1,500 Takato cherry trees in the park. This type of cherry blossom is known for its bright pink color. The flowers are dense and plump, forming a brilliant sea of ​​flowers. Takato Castle Park is a picturesque springtime destination, with cherry blossoms blanketing the park in soft pink, creating a beautiful contrast with the Central Alps in the distance. The park not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also retains traces of history such as the remains of city walls and ancient moats. In addition to viewing the flowers, you can also visit the nearby Takato Castle Museum to learn about the rich history and culture of the area. During the spring, the park also hosts various activities and stalls, offering local food and handicrafts, allowing visitors to enjoy a cultural feast while admiring the flowers. The cherry blossom season at Takato Castle Park is one of the must-see sights of spring in Japan. Here, you can not only appreciate the beauty of cherry blossoms, but also feel the harmonious coexistence of Japanese traditions and nature. Every year's cherry blossom season is a refreshing experience. 📍〒396-0211 810-1 Nishi-Takato, Takato-cho, Ina-shi, Nagano Prefecture

Maybe some of you don't have an image of going to Nagano to see cherry blossoms! Nagano has some wonderful cherry blossom spots too✨ Today, we will introduce Takato Castle Park, which is ranked #1 in the ranking of Japan's top three cherry blossom spots and Nagano Prefecture's cherry blossom spots. [About the cherry blossoms at Takato Castle Park] There are more famous cherry blossom spots in Nagano Prefecture than temples, such as castle parks and parks. Among them, Takato Castle Park is one of Japan's top three cherry blossom spots, along with Aomori's Hirosaki Park and Nara's Yoshinoyama🌸 About 1,500 endemic cherry trees, known as "Takato Kohiganzakura", are in full bloom, captivating everyone😍 The Takato Sakura Festival is held during the period when these cherry blossoms bloom, but the festival period is roughly from "beginning of blooming to end of falling"! However, it was quite appreciated that the period could be changed according to the flowering situation! The basic opening hours are 8:00-17:00, but during the peak season, you can enjoy the long hours from 6:00-22:00✨ The illuminations are also beautiful🤩 I highly recommend you to see them‼️ The illumination period is also adjusted according to the flowering situation, from 30% to the beginning of falling The hours are 18:00-22:00 In some places, you can see cherry blossom projection mapping and reflections on the cherry blossom pond, which are unique to the night😁 Please be sure to see the illuminations! [Access Information] It takes quite a while to get to Takato Castle Park from the city center💦 For reference, please check the information below ▪️From Shinjuku ・Train: 4.5 hours Shinjuku Station → Okaya Station → Inashi Station Ina Bus Terminal → Takato Station Takato Station → Takato Castle Park 20 minutes on foot ・Car: 3 hours ▪️From Nagoya ・Train: 4 hours and a half Nagoya Station → Shiojiri Station → Okaya Station → Inashi Station Ina Bus Terminal → Takato Station Takato Station → Takato Castle Park 20 minutes on foot ・Car: 2.5 hours ⚠️Notes on traveling by train⚠️ IC card tickets cannot be used at Inashi Station! If you board the train with an IC card, you must either buy a ticket after paying at Okaya Station, or buy a ticket to Inashi Station from the start! ⚠️Notes for those coming by car⚠️ There are traffic restrictions around Takato Castle Park! We recommend checking the traffic restrictions map on the website in advance! There is a temporary parking lot, but there are so many people that you may have to wait for quite some time! However, I think it is relatively quiet in the evenings. --- That's all! What do you think? As of 4/3, the cherry blossoms have not bloomed, and the best viewing time is predicted for the latter half of next week! Please come and enjoy one of Japan's three most famous cherry blossom spots! 〜〜〜〜〜Information〜〜〜〜〜 📍Takato Castle Ruins Park ・Address: 810-1 Nishitakato, Takato-cho, Ina-shi, Nagano ・Access: As above ・Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 *Peak season 6:00-22:00 ・Lighting period: 30% in bloom - beginning to fall ・Lighting time: 18:00-22:00 ・Price: 600 yen for high school students and above, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 #Sakura2024 #GifuTourism #DomesticTravel #BreathtakingViewsofJapan

#cherryblossom2024 Cherry blossoms 🌸 season in Japan. It's located in the hills of Nagano prefecture, one of the three best places to see cherry blossoms in all of Japan. The Takato Castle Ruins Park pops right off in the spring with 1,500 tightly packed cherry 🌸 trees blooming in all their white-pinkish glory. During the blooming🌸 season the park holds a festival from morning until night closing at 9pm during high bloom. Food and drink🍷 vendors serve the people who come to celebrate the coming of spring and when it gets dark, the cherry blossoms🌸 are lit up creating a totally different view🏞️ from the day time.

1st to 4th pictures: Representative of Northeast China - Hirosaki Park. 5th-6th pictures: In addition to Meguro River, there is also Tokyo Midtown in the Tokyo area. 7th to 10th pictures: Representative of Hokuriku Shinetsu - Gaoyuancheng Site Park. 11th to 14th pictures: Hidden gem in Kansai - Hikone Castle. 15th to 17th pictures: Popular destination in Kansai region - Mount Yoshino. 18th picture: Unnamed street in Tokyo "Forgot where it was taken" The 19th picture: Under Mount Fuji. The cherry blossom series has already had many episodes, my Michelin can't keep up.

In early November, I went to see the autumn leaves at a castle park in Nagano Prefecture. Takato Castle Park is famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot, but the autumn leaves were also very beautiful. There is a fee for admission during the cherry blossom season, but it is free during the autumn leaves season, and parking is also free. The weather was good, and it was the perfect time to see the autumn leaves. #autumnleaves #autumnleafviewing

The small town under the snow-capped mountains of the Japanese Alps is full of thousands of cherry blossoms high-distance city. I like this small town. I am behind the snow-capped mountains. The roadside is cherry blossoms. Gaoyuan City is the home of the Warring States Period, Takeda Shingen. The castle surrounded by Yamamoto Kanazawa was later demolished due to the demolition of the county, and Gaoyuan City was demolished and turned into a wasteland. It is said that the old gentlemen who could not stand down planted cherry blossoms, and there are about 1,500 unique varieties of small cherry blossoms. Gaoyuan City Park has lakes, cherry blossoms, and snow-capped mountains. It is like a paradise. There is a limited cherry blossom ice cream in the sakura season, and it is especially suitable for cherry blossoms. Tickets: 500 yen, tickets for Gaoyuan City Park can be entered in countless times that day, and you can return to the park after you go out. The beginning of the year from the beginning of April to the middle of the year is the best time to enjoy cherry blossoms address: Nagano, Takano-cho, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, if you come to Gaoyuan City, it is recommended to stay here for one night, very comfortable. Transportation: Take JR from JR to Ina, then change to the bus to Gaoyuan City, walk from the station to Gaoyuan City Park for about 10 minutes.