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We introduce some nice photo spots such as Lotus Festival of Takada Castle Ruins Park, said to be No. 1 in the east, and photogenic seasides where the horizon stands out!

Takada Castle Ruins Park Lotus Festival
Arimagawa Station
Seaside Park Nadachi
Special Feature of Hydrangea［Takada・Shozenji］
Special Feature of Beach［Naoetsu・Tanihama］

Takada Castle Ruins Park Lotus Festival

The lotuses covering almost all outer moats of Takada Castle Ruins Park are said to be the best in the east due to its size and beauty. It is a rare lotus flower group in the world that blooms with a mixture of pink and white flowers. This event was held from Saturday July 15th to Sunday August 20th in 2023. The lotuses close their flowers in the afternoon, so we recommend viewing them in the morning.

West Moat　Takada Castle Seal limited edition during the Takada Castle Ruins Park Lotus Festival (2022 Edition)

Shooting Period：July 13, 2022, around 4:00 PM
Photographer：@joetsu_kanko
West Moat

Shooting Period：August 16, 2022, around 10:30 AM
South moat

July 31, 2022, around 7:40 AM

Arimagawa Station

It takes about 10 minutes to arrive Echigo Tokimeki Railway Arimagawa Station from Naoetsu Station where Naoetsu D51 Rail Park is located. It is also used as a shooting location for TV and movies. It is the photogenic spot where you can find historical retro station building and horizon seen from there.

Arimagawa Station, the Train bound for Naoetsu Station

Shooting Period：May 25, 2022
Arimagawa station building

Shooting Period：May 25, 2022
Photographer：@joetsu_kanko
The seashore in front of Arimagawa Station

Shooting Period：May 24, 2022

Seaside Park Nadachi

Seaside Park Nadachi is famous for its big bobsleds and roller sliders that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. The big bobsled, which boasts a total length of 470 meters, allows you to take a long slide while looking out at the Sea of Japan. There are also lawn parks and athletic fields. If you look down from the bobsled platform, you can see the Sea of Japan, and on clear days you can see all the way to the Noto Peninsula and Sado Island.
* For the time being, the use of some playground equipment such as roller slides are unavailable (bobsleds, wooden seesaws, and log steps are available)
*Please check business days beforehand

Forest Open Space

Shooting Period：May 22, 2022
Big Bobsled

Shooting Period：May 22, 2022

Special Feature of Hydrangea［Takada・Shozenji］

A lot of hydrangeas bloom near the Takada Castle triple turret in Takada Castle Ruins Park, which is full of nature. Shozenji Dam is also one of the recommended photo spots. There is also a light-up period, and many people visit during the hydrangea blooming period. Dam cards are distributed at the dam management office, so please come and collect them.

Near the fountain

Shooting Period：June 24, 2023
Photographer：@joetsu_kanko
Near the fountain

Shooting Period：June 24, 2023
Photographer：@joetsu_kanko
Near the Takada Castle Triple Turret

Shooting Period：June 24, 2022
Shozenji Dam

Shooting Period：June 25, 2022
Photographer：@tomoyuki_kojima_photo
Shozenji Dam

Shooting Period：June 24, 2022
Photographer：@joetsu_kanko
Shozenji Dam

Shooting Period：June 24, 2022
Photographer：@joetsu_kanko
Shozenji Dam

Shooting Period：June 24, 2022
Photographer：@joetsu_kanko

Special Feature of Beach［Naoetsu・Tanihama］

You can enjoy the magnificent view of the sunset over the Sea of Japan in Tanihama beach where is famous for its long coastline and good water quality. Naoetsu beach, 5 minutes by walk from Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari, is a beach with shallow water and a wide sandy beach, which is rare on the Sea of Japan side. In addition, Funami Park located along the coast, and Tanihama Park with a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan is also recommended photo spots.