Sakura at Oka Castle (岡城), Taketa, Oita

"The castle is considered one of Japan's top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots."

As I mentioned before, we had scheduled a Hanami party both at Oka and Kumamoto Castles on 30 March 2010. We enjoyed for a Hanami in Oka Castle.

History
Oka Castle was a mountain top style Japanese Castle located in Taketa Oita Prefecture. Oka Castle was originally constructed in 1185, with many improvements and repairs completed around 1332. After 1594 more improvements were made including the addition of a donjon and palace. The donjon was later destroyed in an earthquake in the Edo period and the remaining buildings were dismantled in the Meiji Restoration (1874). Today only some of the walls remain.
 Source:Oka Castle - www.japaneselifestyle.com.au

Cherry trees in bloom along the main approach to the castle.

Cheery blossoms in bloom at the top.