2025 Ina Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Takada Castle Site Park is located in the Hokuriku region. You can reach it directly by taking a city bus from Joetsu-Myoko Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Alternatively, you can take the Myoko Haneuma Line train to Takada Station, then transfer to a city bus or walk for about 20 minutes. This location is one of Japan's three major night cherry blossom viewing spots. However, due to a tight schedule, I couldn't stay until the evening to enjoy the night view. Additionally, this cherry blossom viewing spot features many food stalls and open spaces for visitors to relax and enjoy the scenery.

#springwander A park developed centred on Takato Castle, which was demolished in the abolition of feudal domains in 1871. It became a famous cherry blossom spot as a result of the transplantation of cherry blossoms by the former feudal retainers of the Takato Domain, and it is counted as one of the "three major cherry blossom spots in Japan" along with Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture and Mt. Yoshino in Nara Prefecture. About 1,500 Takato Okohiganzakura trees, including old trees over 140 years old, are planted on the site, and they are at their best in early April every year. Takato Okohiganzakura is an endemic species of Takato, and it is characterised by slightly smaller and reddish flowers. During the flowering period, it is also lit up at night, and you can enjoy the charming night cherry blossoms that are different from the daytime.

#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

🏖️Overview: It has three curls, Kosenjo Cirque, Daisenjo Cirque, and Yabusawa Cirque, and has an elegant mountain shape with a long, large ridge that symbolizes the Southern Alps⛰️. It is also known as the Queen of the Southern Alps👸 because of the cute alpine plants🪻 that bloom in abundance. It is 3033m above sea level. 💞Reasons why we recommend it: The hiking trail was well maintained and easy to climb. The scenery is simply amazing👍 Stay the night before in Ina City, and take the forest road bus🚌 to Kitazawa Pass, which has a trailhead. The route is the royal route from Kosenjo-ga-take to Senjo-ga-take. The opposite view of Kaikoma-ga-take⛰️ is also handsome. And we had an audience with the queen👸. It's really beautiful🤩. You can also see Mt. Fuji🗻. And Mt. Kita-dake. When you get above 2000m, the oxygen is thin and you get tired quickly 😮💨 But something happened that cheered me up 😀. A mother and child ptarmigan 🐥 suddenly appeared. Seriously! ️ So cute 😍 I was in a good mood and stayed at the mountain hut, Umanose Hutte. I ate the famous venison curry 🍛. 📍Trailhead: 🚃JR Iida Line Inashi Station 🚃JR Chuo Line Kofu Station #DomesticTravelRecord #Senjogatake #SouthernAlps

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.

#Travelwithme #Nagano #Ina #Takatosoba #Grilledmiso #Spicygratedradish When it comes to soba noodles, the famous one in Takato, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture is "Takatosoba". Its unique feature is that it is not eaten with a noodle soup, but rather with a soup made by dissolving grilled miso in the juice of spicy daikon radish, and then the boiled handmade soba noodles are dipped in this very unusual soba.✨ In the past, soy sauce was not available, so people used the familiar ingredient "grilled miso" to eat it. The spiciness of the spicy daikon radish was made a little milder by mixing it with miso, making it easier to eat.😊Finally, it was interesting that you could make miso soup by adding soba soup, which is different from other soba restaurants. I was able to experience the rare soba noodles "Takatosoba" that you can't get anywhere else! "Takato Soba Irinoya" 📍Japan, 〒396-0211, 1632 Nishitakato, Takato-cho, Ina-shi, Nagano Opening hours 11:00~14:30

#Travelwithme #Nagano #TakatoShinwaRoseGarden #Rose #RoseGarden At an altitude of 825m, TakatoShinwaRoseGarden has 3,000 roses of about 270 varieties planted. There are many beautiful roses in bloom, with different shapes, sizes, colors, number of petals, and how they open. You can also enjoy the elegant scent of roses while strolling around. There are roses you've never seen before, and roses with unique names. There is a lot of fun you can only experience here! The view from the hill is also spectacular✨ The rose soft serve ice cream (400 yen) has an elegant rose flavor and is delicious, so I recommend it🌹 [Rose Festival🌹] 2024/5/25 ~ 2024/6/22 "Takato Shinwa no Oka Rose Garden" 📍973-1 Higashitakato, Takato-cho, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 396-0213 Opening hours 9:00 ~ 16:00 Admission fee 500 yen for adults / 250 yen for children / 400 yen for groups (15 people or more) There is also a cart (self-driving) that goes around the garden 1 car, 1 lap, 1000 yen Capacity: 4 people (cannot be used only by junior high school students or younger) Even after the Rose Festival is over, the roses will continue to be in full bloom until the end of October The rose garden will also be open.

I went to Rokudo-no-Tsutsumi as a morning activity, where you can walk around the pond along the cherry blossom flower path. The contrast between the snow-covered Alps, the yellow daffodils, and the pink cherry blossoms that have just started to fall is a spectacular sight! It's so beautiful that you're sure to be moved! There were ducks playing in the pond, and they were so cute♪ There is no parking lot, so a kind local told me to park my car at the nearby community center and walk there☆ I'd like to get up early again next year and take the highway to see the cherry blossoms at Rokudo-no-Tsutsumi♪ #Nagano #MorningActivity #Sakura2024

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! Even Nagano has wonderful cherry blossom spots✨ Today, we will introduce "Rokudo Tsutsumi no Sakura", a hidden cherry blossom photography spot in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture. This cherry blossom is a reservoir for agricultural water, and cherry trees are planted around it, so you can see it from a distance, or you can actually walk around it🌸 You can take photos of the cherry blossoms reflected on the surface of the pond, and since this place is on a slight hill, you can see the mountains well, so you can take photos of the snow-covered mountains and the cherry blossoms together📸 The cherry blossoms here are "Takato Kohiganzakura", an endemic species of Takato Castle Park, and you can see the pink cherry blossoms that everyone imagines😍 (I took this photo at dusk, so I couldn't take a bright photo, so it's hard to convey the beauty of the place...) This spot is about a 10-minute drive from Takato Castle Park, one of the "Three Great Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan"👀 If you're going to Takato Castle Park, I recommend stopping by here too🤩 I've introduced Takato Castle Park in other posts, so I hope you'll check that out too😄 There aren't many parking spaces, so be careful when parking on the street⚠️ Use the parking lot (about 5 spaces) at Kasahara Community Center, about a 2-minute walk from Rokudo-no-Tsutsumi! That's it! What do you think? As of 4/3, the cherry blossoms have not bloomed, and the best viewing time is expected to be in the latter half of next week! Be sure to visit this spot along with the other three great cherry blossom spots in Japan! 〜〜〜〜〜Information〜〜〜〜〜 📍Sakura at Rokudo Tsutsumi ・Address: 1424 Kasahara, Minamiwari, Mishima, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture ・Access: Approximately 20 minutes from Ina IC on the Chuo Expressway ・Opening hours: 24 hours ・Fee: None 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 #Sakura2024 #DomesticTravel #BreathtakingViewsOfJapan #NaganoTourism

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.

#NaganoTourism #TakatoCastlePark #SakuraFestival #TakatoSoba #InaGalette #Sakura2024 Not only Japanese tourists, but also foreign tourists are increasing every year⤴️Sakura spot🌸 It's a whole mountain of cherry blossoms🌸 A hidden cherry blossom spot away from the hustle and bustle of the big city🌸 I took the first express bus from Shinjuku, Tokyo to Ina Bus Terminal, and then changed to a local bus and arrived at Takato Castle Park by noon🚌 Once you purchase an admission ticket, it can be used for one day. I enjoyed both the daytime and nighttime illuminations➕ and the next morning early morning with few people🌸 On the third day of full bloom, the petal pond and the cherry blossom snowstorm were very fantastic🌸 There are many food stalls lined up! You can get dinner on the spot😋 Takato has long been known as the birthplace of soba noodles, and its soba soup, which is made by adding roasted miso to the juice of grated radish called "karatsuyu", is unique! The famous shops scattered around the area have long lines every day, and on the first day, Masuya was sold out by 11:30. I got revenge on the second day, lining up 30 minutes before opening at 10:00 and was able to get the delicious and legendary Takato soba♪ The mountain-shaped soba had a chewy texture and I was able to fully enjoy the flavor of the buckwheat flour o(^▽^)o Also, there are many stylish galette shops in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, which is a stopover🇫🇷 Spring will soon arrive🌸 Please come and visit us^_^ How to get there: Transfer from train or express bus to local bus Tourist spot: Takato Castle Park Hotel: Takato Town Meals & Restaurants: Takato soba, Ina galette, etc. 2023.04.06

The cherry blossoms here are known as the "best cherry blossoms in the world". When the cherry blossom season comes, the whole place is filled with romantic pink It's like pink clouds floating in the sky☁ You can also enjoy the magnificent view of Ena Gorge with its strange rocks and grotesque formations. — 🌸Highlights ▫“The best cherry blossoms in the world” – Cherry blossom viewing at Takato Castle ▫“A magnificent view of strange rocks and stones” - Ena Gorge ▫Local professional "old driver" Chinese service🚗 ▫VIP small group, pick-up and drop-off for easy travel — 🌸 Recommended activities ▫Ena Gorge Boat Ride Ena Gorge is located in a valley in Gifu. It is a scenic spot where natural formations and man-made objects merge. The itinerary includes a boat ticket. Cherry blossoms bloom in spring. There are many strange rocks and stones on the cliffs along the coast. The boat tour experience is excellent. - ▫Takato Castle Ruins The cherry blossoms in Takato Castle are one of the 100 best cherry blossom spots selected by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association. The Tokohigan cherry blossoms here are said to be the "world's best cherry blossoms"🌸They are relatively small but have beautiful pink cherry blossoms💗When the wind blows, the pink petals fall like snow — Source: official website & Internet infringement and deletion —

#2024TravelWish Mount Irikasa, located in central Japan, attracts many climbers. The mountain offers an easy climb with stunning views along the way. Once you reach the top, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lakes. At the turn of spring and summer, the flowers on the mountain bloom in competition, showing the colorful nature. This is the ideal place to find tranquility and enjoy the outdoors.

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

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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.