Park · Nagahama
Ho Park (Hokoen) 豊公園
Lakeside park on the site of Hideyoshi's Nagahama Castle, with a museum-tower and about 600 cherry trees.
PriceFree
Getting thereNagahama Station (JR), about 5 min
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeApril
AddressKoencho, Nagahama, Shiga 526-0065
About
Ho Park occupies the site of Nagahama Castle, the first castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, on the shore of Lake Biwa. A reconstructed castle tower houses the Nagahama Castle History Museum, and about 600 cherry trees make it one of Japan's top 100 cherry spots.
Highlights
- Nagahama Castle History Museum
- Lake Biwa shoreline
- About 600 cherry trees
- Sunset views over the lake
Tips
- Walk from Nagahama Station; combine with Kurokabe Square
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