Takada Castle Site Park is famous for sakura in spring, and lotus flowers in summer. The lotuses that fill the outer moat of the castle are said to be the largest and most beautiful in the East.

• 15 min. on foot from Takada Sta.
  7 min. by car from Joestumyoko Sta.
• +81-25-526-5111
• 44-1 Motoshirocho, Joetsu City, Niigata Pref.
• Best time to visit is mid-Jul. to Aug.
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