Noritake Takahara (高原 敬武; born 6 June 1951) is a former racing driver from Japan.

He participated in 2 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 24 October 1976.

Along with his compatriots Masahiro Hasemi and Kazuyoshi Hoshino, he was the first Japanese driver to start a Formula One Grand Prix.

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.