Shiroyama Park is located about a 20-minute walk from Takayama Station. Visitors can also take a short taxi ride or a leisurely stroll through Takayama’s old town to reach the park.
Yes, the park contains the ruins of Takayama Castle, including remnants of the castle walls and foundations. The site offers a glimpse into the region's history and is a popular spot for both locals and tourists.
Yes, Shiroyama Park is family-friendly, with gentle walking trails and open spaces for children to explore.
No, there is no entrance fee to visit Shiroyama Park. The park is open to the public year-round, and visitors can explore the area at their own pace.
Yes, Shiroyama Park is a great place for a picnic. There are several spots with benches and open spaces where you can enjoy a meal while taking in the views of the surrounding nature and the city below.
Traveler reviews
A really nice park for a run, walk or to do a workout. Excited to find a pull up bar and dips bar too (close to the main statue / kids play ground).
Lots of bear signs - although one last seen in January 2026 (as of 4th June 2026), but still probably good if your go early morning or evening when less people around to take a bear bell or play your songs loud so they hear you coming if they are there.
A must-visit stop on the Higashiyama Walking Course!
We were here in autumn and the fall foliage made the scenery absolutely stunning. The park is situated on a hill offering a peaceful panoramic view of the entire town below. It’s a bit of a climb.
Highly recommended if you love nature.
Wonderful experience touching wild life in forest.
It's located just 300-meter from old town. You can go in side of Shinmei parking lot 50-meter East from red bridge and walk up narrow slope to mountain. Then arrive at the ring trail entrance. Go counter clock wise route into the forest. It's two-kiro-meter or 40-minutes beautiful walk hideaway from crowded noise. The roof coverd bench with toilet located middle of the route called Kin-ryu-gaoka. Wild birds and squirrels picked up penuts from your hand there. Antelope natural monument family also live there. All wild animals are careflly protected by locals walk around there for their health eveyday. They talk with you "O-ha-yo-u go-zai-masu" or Good morning with smile friendly all the time. This experience is one of the best memories in your trip in Japan.
Small place but great views of early fall.
Nice park, great views, watch out for bears.
There's a great little authentic coffee house on the walk up the hill from the town.
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