Shibata Castle Ruins Park

What it is

• A park in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture.
• Designated one of Japan's Top 100 Historical Parks.
• Includes the ruins of Shibata Castle.

What to see

• The Honmaru Omotemon gate remains.
• The former Ninomaru Sumiyagura turret remains.
• Tatsumi-yagura turret is a wooden reconstruction.
• Sanka-yagura turret is a wooden reconstruction.
• Castle buildings are lit up nightly.

When to go

• Cherry blossom viewing in spring.
• Admission is free from April to November.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.