Iiyama Castle Ruins Park is a historic park located in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture. It sits on the remains of Iiyama Castle, which was built by the famous warlord Uesugi Kenshin during the Sengoku period. Today, the park preserves reconstructed gates, earthen walls, and stone foundations, making it a popular spot in spring when beautiful cherry blossoms bloom.
Best Viewing Period
Typically, the cherry blossoms at Iiyama Castle Ruins Park reach their peak from mid to late April. During this time, lanterns are set up, allowing visitors to enjoy the cherry blossoms at night as part of the Iiyama Castle Cherry Blossom Festival.
Details of the Iiyama Castle Cherry Blossom Festival can be found here.
Current Bloom Status
As of April 21, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. You can enjoy them at their peak for about a week from now.
Access from Iiyama Station
The park is located about a 20-minute walk from Iiyama Station. The path to the castle ruins features streets that retain the charm of an old castle town, making it a delightful stroll.
As the cherry blossoms come into full bloom, Iiyama Castle Ruins Park becomes bustling with visitors enjoying the flowers. Why not take in the sights of historical castle ruins alongside the beauty of spring blossoms?
Please check here for other cherry blossom bloom updates in Iiyama City.