Takeda Castle Ruins

This mountain-top castle built on land at an elevation of 353 meters is also known as Torafusu-jo (Lying Tiger Castle) due to its shape which resembles a tiger lying down. Looking up at the castle from down below, it appears as though it is floating in the sky, and since it is enveloped by a sea of clouds that form due to the early morning fog in the autumn, it is also nicknamed the “castle in the sky” and “Japan’s Machu Picchu.” The season when the sea of clouds appears is from September through November, and the time from dawn to about 8:00 a.m. is recommended for the best view. One can see the entire castle floating in the sea of clouds from Ritsuunkyo halfway up Mt. Asago on Takeda Castle’s southeastern side.

Spot details

Address: Hyogo Pref. Asagoshi Wadayamachoutakeda Map
Area: Tajima / Kinosaki Area
Phone: 0796742120
Hours: [3/1-5/31] 8:00-18:00 (last visit 17:30)
[6/1-8/31] 6:00-18:00 (last visit 17:30)
[9/1-11/30] 4:00-17:00 (last visit to the castle at 16:30)
[12/1-next year January 3]10:00-14:00 (last visit to the castle at 13:00)
Closed: 1/Apr.- End of Feb.
Fees: [Admission feeFriday]Free for Adults500yen, Junior high school students and below
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes