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Takato Joshi Koen Park

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com

Address:
Higashi-takato Takato-machi Ina-city, Nagano
Nagano Map
Access:
Take a bus from JR Ina Station or JR Chino Station to Takato Station Stop.
Phone:
0265-94-3939 / 0265-94-2552
Cherry Blossom Festival:
Early April - Late April
*Cherry blossom flowering dates vary every year. Please refer to cherry blossom forecast archives.
Website:
Takato Cherry Blossom Festival
Notes:
The Takato Joshi Koen Park in the ruins of the Takato Castle and is located in Ina Valley. There are about 1,500 sakura trees in the park. The kind of sakura here is called Takato-Higanzakura is uncommon. The light-pink-colored cherry blossoms attract many visitors every year. It's known as one of the best cherry blossoms in Japan. Cherry blossoms are illuminated at night.
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