Takato Castle Ruins Park

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Takato Castle Ruins Park, renowned as a prime cherry blossom viewing spot in spring, offers breathtaking views of 1,500 Takato-kohigan cherry trees in full bloom.

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Overview

Takato Castle Ruins Park is located in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, and is a park developed on the site of Takato Castle, which retains the atmosphere of the Warring States period. In spring, 1,500 Takato-kohigan cherry trees burst into bloom, enveloping the castle in a vibrant pink hue. The Takato-kohigan cherry, a variety predominantly planted in Takato Castle Ruins Park, boasts delicate pink blossoms. This cherry tree variety blooms earlier than others, reaching its peak from early April to early May. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots, Takato Castle Ruins Park attracts many tourists during the cherry blossom season. Within the park, you can also find Takato-kaku, a registered tangible cultural property, as well as a merchant's gate and a drum tower relocated from the former castle town, offering glimpses into the region's history. Takato-kaku, built in the Meiji era, currently serves as a rest area and information center. The relocated merchant's gate and drum tower evoke the ambiance of Takato Castle during its heyday. Takato Castle Ruins Park offers beautiful scenery throughout the year, from the cherry blossoms in spring to the autumn foliage. Well-maintained walking paths provide visitors with pleasant strolling opportunities.

Historic Sites
Castle
Shrines and Temples
Flower Viewing

Basic Information

Address: 810-1 Nishitakato, Takato-cho, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Nagano

Access: By car: Chuo Expressway (approx. 50 min from Suwa IC via National Route 152, approx. 30 min from Ina IC via National Route 361, approx. 25 min from Kogaragawa Smart IC). By train: JR Iida Line (approx. 25 min by bus from Ina City Station or Ina-Kita Station, then approx. 20 min walk or approx. 5 min taxi from Takato Station) Show route

Op.Hours: Open 24 hours

Cld.Days: Open every day

Fee: Takato Castle Ruins Park Admission Fee (Cherry Blossom Season) Adults: ¥600 Junior high & elementary school students: ¥300 Groups (20 or more people): Adults ¥500 Groups (20 or more people): Junior high & elementary school students ¥250 Note 1: Adults are high school students and older. Note 2: Groups are defined as 20 people or more. Note 3: Free admission for people with disability handbooks and one caregiver. Note 4: The admission fee has changed since Reiwa 6 (2024). [City-operated Paid Parking Lot] (Per vehicle, per day) Large/Medium Buses: ¥4,000 Micro Buses (Less than 7 meters in length and seating capacity of 29 or less): ¥2,000 Ordinary Passenger Cars: ¥1,000 (Wheelchair-accessible parking available) Motorcycles: ¥500 Motorized bicycles: ¥200 (50cc or less) Note: Those using wheelchair-accessible parking will be issued a permit exempting them from the private car restrictions. (Please ask the security personnel or parking staff on-site.)