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Nagahama Castle (reconstructed) is a lakeside castle within Hokoen Park near Nagahama Station. This is the entrance to the park. 豊公園 MAP
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The original castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 16th century who lived in Nagahama Castle until 1582. Lord Yamauchi Kazutoyo later lived in Nagahama Castle.
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The current castle tower was reconstructed in 1983. It serves as a local history museum.
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In April, numerous cherry trees around the castle in Hokoen Park bloom spectacularly. The best time to visit Nagahama Castle.
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Nagahama Castle, Shiga
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Cherry Blossom Plaque and Nagahama Castle Honmaru marker.
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Plaque proclaiming Hokoen Park as one of Japan's 100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots.
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Plaque proclaiming Hokoen Park as one of Japan's 100 Best Cherry Blossom Places.
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Side view of Nagahama Castle
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I visited the park in April 2009 in the early morning before the crowds arrived. It truly was a peaceful beauty.
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Cherry blossoms in full bloom and no people. How wonderful. Like it was all for me only, at 7 am.
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Nagahama Castle in summer.
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In summer, the park has lots of green.
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