Located alongside the picturesque Karasu River in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Takasaki Joshi Park combines a reverence for Japanese history and a scenic spot for spotting seasonal colors.

Takasaki Castle was constructed in 1598 by Naomasa Ii, the lord of Minowa Castle, under the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The castle used to occupy a vast stretch of land, covering 165,000 square meters. However, only the three earthen walls and moat, tower, and eastern gate remain standing. Yet, these structures stand as both testament and metaphor to the resilience of history, enduring for over 400 years amid the storms of war, natural disasters, and the many eras that have come and gone. Takasaki Castle is the only remaining castle structure in Gunma Prefecture.

Visitors are also encouraged to delve into history and inspect the ruins that remain. The Inui Yagura (northern turret), once used to store weaponry, ammunition, and provisions, was a key player in defending the castle. The remnants of the Sannomaru enclosure’s outer earthen walls and moat are also viewable, with the latter having become a popular picture spot, owing to the wealth of fauna that grows around the moat as the seasons change.