Shiroyama Park (Takayama Castle Ruins)
城山公園
Shiroyama Park, on the hill where the ruins of Takayama Castle stand, has forest trails overlooking the old town's rooftops and the Northern Alps. Cherry blossoms in spring, autumn foliage.
Takayama Castle was built by Kanamori Nagachika in the late 16th century. After the Kanamori clan was transferred away in 1695, the castle was dismantled, leaving only stone walls. The small hill was then turned into Shiroyama Park. The park has about 2 km of forest trails with views over Takayama's black-tiled rooftops and, on clear days, distant peaks of the Northern Alps such as Mount Norikura. Cherry blossoms are most beautiful in mid to late April, and the autumn foliage peaks in early November. Admission is free. It's a 10-minute walk uphill from the south end of the Sanmachi old streets, and it can be combined with the Higashiyama walking course. Mosquitoes and other insects are common in summer, and bear warnings are posted occasionally.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sanmachi Suji Old Town
- Takayama Museum of History and Art
- Higashiyama Walking Course
- Nakabashi Bridge
- Jinya-mae Morning Market
- Takayama Jinya
- Hida Takayama Showa-kan
- Miyagawa Morning Market