What other travelers are saying about Goryokaku Park
Knowing the history of Goryokaku Park truly enriches the experience. Built in 1857 and completed in 1864, this star-shaped fortress played a significant role in the Boshin War in 1869. Now a peaceful park since 1914, a walk here, especially in the early morning, is incredibly meaningful and relaxing – a perfect spot to unwind or even enjoy a good book. Reading about its past at Goryokaku Tower History beforehand is highly recommended.
For me this is probably the best place to experience cherry blossoms during spring in Japan. The density of the cherry blossoms and how they're arranged in the park is just amazing and makes for so many amazing shots and videos. It's an awesome experience to see the cherry blossoms bloom here
Awesome park for Sakura view. Perfect visit last April - early May. But the park rest room is really dirty and have no water. If you want to clean rest room and have the nice bidet, you can go to the Goryokaku tower.
