Ina

Ina is best known in Nagano Prefecture for the cherry blossoms at Takato Castle Park. The city lies in the Ina Valley, where the Tenryū River runs between the Central Alps to the west and the Southern Alps to the east. Each spring, Takato-kohigan cherry trees turn the former castle grounds into one of Japan’s celebrated hanami destinations. The park preserves the site of Takato Castle, once the centre of a feudal domain, while Ina’s wider valley is shaped by orchards, farms and mountain routes. Local menus often feature sauce katsudon, a breaded pork cutlet served over rice with a savoury sauce. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Ina and Nagano Prefecture.

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