Takada Park

Takada Park occupies the site of what was formerly Takada Castle, built by Matsudaira Tadateru, the son of Tokugawa Ieyasu; it is held in great affection by local residents as being a beautiful place to relax. More than 4,000 cherry trees (mainly of the Yoshino variety) have been planted in Takada Park, which is famous as one of the three biggest spots in Japan where visitors can view cherry trees that are illuminated at night. The “Takada Castle Million-Person Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival” is held every year from early April through into mid-April; with around 3,000 cherry trees illuminated by paper lanterns, and with the Castle’s three-tier Yagura tower lit up specially for the occasion, the Festival is a truly magical experience. Every year, there are large numbers of food-stands etc., and the Park is thronged with both local visitors and tourists from further away. Toilets, shops, and paid parking available. The nearest station is Takada Station.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Jouetsushi Motoshirochou 44-1 Map
Area: Myoko / Joetsu Area
Phone: 0255432777
Cherry blossom forecast: Early Apr.-Mid-Apr.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(￥500/1 day About4000spaces)
Night viewing: Available (During the Takada Cherry Blossom Festival Sunset-21:00 (Sakura's height is until 22:00))
Public toilets: Available
Shop: Available
Number of trees: About4,000trees
Variety: Someiyoshino