{"id":120,"date":"2020-02-27T17:37:48","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T08:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/?p=120"},"modified":"2020-02-28T13:56:41","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T04:56:41","slug":"%e9%9b%aa%e5%9b%bd%e3%81%ab%e6%98%a5%e3%82%92%e5%91%8a%e3%81%92%e3%82%8b%ef%bc%81%e4%b8%8a%e8%b6%8a%e9%9a%8f%e4%b8%80%e3%81%ae%e7%b5%b6%e6%99%af-%e9%ab%98%e7%94%b0%e3%81%ae%e5%a4%9c%e6%a1%9c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/en\/120\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010MOVIE\u3011One of Japan’s three biggest night cherry blossoms!
The best view of Joetsu Sakura of Takada (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is an amazing view regarded as one of the three greatest night cherry blossoms views in Japan!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Joetsu city, Niigata prefecture: the snow country (YUKIGUNI).\u00a0
\r\nIn April, after the snow has melted away, the cherry blossom trees which have been waiting for spring will start to bloom.
\r\nThe cherry blossoms around Takada park shine under the light of lanterns to attract visitors and take their breath away.
\r\nBecause of its beauty, the cherry blossoms in Takada are regarded as one of the three greatest night cherry blossom views in Japan.
\r\nIt has also been featured on CNN Travel.\u00a0
\r\nEvery year more than one million people visit and enjoy the cherry blossoms.<\/p>\r\n

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The original 2,200 cherry blossom trees were planted to commemorate the 13th <\/span>Division of the former Japanese army entering Takada castle in 1909.
\r\nNowadays, there are 4,000 cherry blossom trees around Takada park.
\r\nSome of them are over 100 years old.
\r\nIn the past few years, there has been an increased focus on protecting the trees.
\r\nThe cherry trees (SAKURA) are treasured by local residents, and are a source of great local pride.<\/p>\r\n

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Takada Castle Site Park Cherry Blossom Festival\u3000<\/h3>\r\n

The Takada cherry blossom festival is held over the period in which the cherry blossoms bloom.
\r\nThis is a big event that signals the coming of Spring in Joetsu.
\r\nThe 2020 festival will be from April, 1st \u2013 15th.\u00a0
\r\nVisitors from all over the country come to enjoy the stalls and shops where you can taste Joetsu\u2019s local foods and sweets.<\/p>\r\n

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\r\nIn recent years, the number of foreign tourists has increased, particularly visitors from Asian countries such as China and Taiwan.
\r\nThere are many instagrammable spots, so there are many chances to show your photography skills.<\/p>\r\n