Owing to the exclusive cherry blossom variety, Takato Kohigan cherry, large area and density of trees, sakura in Takato Castle Ruins Park is honoured as the best cherry blossoms under heaven. The type features smaller petals and reddish colour. Japan Alps in the distance is another highlight of cherry blossom viewing in the park.
Admission: 500 Yen
Number of sakura trees: 1,500
The age of trees: the oldest one exceeds 130 years
Variety: Takato Kohigan cherry
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Takato Castle Ruins Park
Cherry blossom viewing period: early to late April
Best time to view in 2019: early April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): April 10 to 15
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: March 23 to April 30
How to visit
Access: It is about 25 minutes by bus from JR Inashi Station, get off at Lofty Station then walk for 15 minutes.
Address: Higashitakato, Takato-machi, Ina-shi, Nagano
Japanese address: 長野県伊那市高遠町東高遠