Takada Castle Site Park — Attraction in Joetsu

A must-see for any visitor to Joetsu. Takada Park is home to the three-turreted Takada Castle and one of the top-rated locations in Japan to experience the annual sakura hanami festival. Additionally, it is an ideal spot to view the abundant Lotus Blossoms that blossom each year. The Ogawa Mimei Literature Museum is also on the park grounds, as well as the newly-constructed Joetsu City History Museum. From Takada Station, Takada Park can be reached in about 20...

Its a nice park to walk around. Each season offers a different variety of flowers. In the spring you can see cherry blossoms. In the summer you can see lotus flowers. In the fall you can see the leaves change colour. In the winter you can see baren tree branches. I highly suggest to go to the park after a rain shower or when it is slightly overcast to take a nice shot of the environment. Ultimately photograph composition is...

After spending two weeks chasing cherry blossoms around Japan, Takada Park has been the highlight. Beautiful in the day, and magical at night with the blossoms lit up in various colours. The various food stalls means you can easily spend hours taking in the beauty. Parking was a total nightmare in the evening, so just catch a bus and avoid the hassle of walking from what felt like...