Takeda Castle Ruins

Area

Takeda Castle area

Category

Nature / scenery History

Takeda Castle Ruins locates in the city of Asago in Hyogo prefecture, and is nicknamed “Japan’s Machu Picchu”. It locates 353 meters above the ground on Mount Kojo and measures 100 meters wide and 400 meters long. Construction of the castle began in 1443 by Yamana Sozen, and was complete 13 years later. In 1590, feudal warrior Akamatsu Hirohide completed the stonewalls surrounding the castle. After Akamatsu experienced a brutal defeat in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, the castle was abandoned. Today, Takeda Castle Ruins is known for its spectacular views created by the sea of clouds. In the early morning hours between September and November, you might be able to see the sea of clouds surround the castle. The view from Ritsuun Gorge, located near the castle, is absolutely amazing.

Basic Information

Address

169 Wadayama-cho Takeda, Asago-shi, Hyogo

Phone

079-672-4003

Hours

Mar. 1 to May 31: 8:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. (last entry at 5:30p.m.)
Jun. 1 to Aug. 31: 6:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. (last entry at 5:30p.m.)
Sep. 1 to Nov. 30: 4:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. (last entry at 4:30p.m.)
Dec. 1 to Jan. 3: 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. (last entry at 1:00p.m.)

Closed

Between Jan. 4 and lat February

Fee

Adults (high school students and above): ¥500
Children (junior high school students and below): free

Credit Card

Unaccepted

Guide

【Japanese】
Between ¥2,000 and ¥3,000 (Takeda Castle Ruins Volunteer Guide)

Website

https://www.city.asago.hyogo.jp/kankou/eng/TakedaCastle.html

Access

FromTakeda Station (JR Bantan Line)
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about a 30-minute walk
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Tags of this spot

Sea of Clouds