Best Parks around Tohoku Spot List

A vast park crafted on the site of Takada Castle. Known as a great viewing spot for cherry blossoms, the park is embellished with about 4,000 cherry trees in April.

One of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. The Tenshu, which is of Edo-style architecture and the only existing Tenshu in Tohoku, is worth a look.

The remains of the castle of the Satake Clan, evocative of the Edo Period (1603–1868) when feudal lords ruled the land. There is also a spot where you can play with an Akita dog.

A Dutch-style garden surrounding a pond, located next to the Niigata Hakusan-jinja Shrine

You can see Japanese crested ibis up close

A park once popular with writers

A large park with flowers, nature and places to play

Regarded as one of the three best cherry blossom spots in the Michinoku region

Featuring the Tenshukaku-style observatory with its panoramic view of Yokote. During winter, a number of snow igloos, which are a winter characteristic of Japan, will be built in the park.