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Summer Photo Spots in Joetsu

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

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.

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

    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

    West Moat

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

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  • South moat

    South moat

    July 31, 2022, around 7:40 AM

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  • Takada Castle Ruins Park Lotus Festival 07

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

    Arimagawa Station, the Train bound for Naoetsu Station

    Shooting Period:May 25, 2022

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  • Arimagawa Station 03

  • Arimagawa station building

    Arimagawa station building

    Shooting Period:May 25, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

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  • The seashore in front of Arimagawa Station

    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

    Forest Open Space

    Shooting Period:May 22, 2022

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  • Big Bobsled

    Big Bobsled

    Shooting Period:May 22, 2022

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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

    Near the fountain

    Shooting Period:June 24, 2023
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Near the fountain

    Near the fountain

    Shooting Period:June 24, 2023
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Near the Takada Castle Triple Turret

    Near the Takada Castle Triple Turret

    Shooting Period:June 24, 2022

  • Shozenji Dam

    Shozenji Dam

    Shooting Period:June 25, 2022
    Photographer:@tomoyuki_kojima_photo

  • Shozenji Dam

    Shozenji Dam

    Shooting Period:June 24, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Shozenji Dam

    Shozenji Dam

    Shooting Period:June 24, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Shozenji Dam

    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.

  • Naoetsu Beach

    Naoetsu Beach

    Shooting Period:May 22, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Funami Park

    Funami Park

    Shooting Period:October 30, 2021

  • Tanihama Beach

    Tanihama Beach

    Shooting Period:May 22, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Tanihama Park

    Tanihama Park

    Shooting Period:May 25, 2022

  • Tanihama Beach

    Tanihama Beach

    Shooting Period:May 22, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Tanihama Beach

    Tanihama Beach

    Shooting Period:May 22, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko

  • Tanihama Beach

    Tanihama Beach

    Shooting Period:May 22, 2022
    Photographer:@joetsu_kanko