Noritake Takahara (?? ??, born June 6, 1951 in Tokyo) is a former racing driver from Japan.
He participated in 2 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on October 24, 1976.
He scored no championship points.
Takahara is a two-time Japanese Formula 2000 champion, winning the title in 1974 and 1976, and resulting vice-champion in 1975 and third in 1973.
He won the Fuji Grand Champion Series three times in 1973, 1975 and 1976, and resulted vice-champion in 1974.
He collected 17 wins and 30 podiums in that championship.