Let's go see the castle in the sky, Takeda Castle Ruins! How to get to Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture

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Have you heard of Asago City in Hyogo Prefecture? This region is located in the north-central part of Hyogo Prefecture, and is home to the ruins of Takeda Castle, famous as one of the 100 most famous castles, and Ikuno Silver Mine, which flourished as a mine directly managed by the government. In th...

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What are the tourist attractions you can enjoy in Asago City?

If you come to Asago City for sightseeing, the first place you should visit is the "Takeda Castle Ruins." Also known as the "Machu Picchu of Japan" and the "Castle in the Sky," you can enjoy spectacular views. It is recommended to visit in any season, but if you go to Takeda Castle, you should pay attention to the "stone walls." You will be overwhelmed by the impressive stone walls.

The Historic Site of Ikuno Silver Mine is also a popular tourist spot, with a tourist tunnel stretching about 1km that tells the story of the prosperity of the silver mine. Inside the tunnel, the Ginzan Boys have recreated what it was like back then, and the actual winch that was used is still there. Be sure to experience the mine tunnel, which is kept at about 13°C all year round.

Access from Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka, Kyoto, and Himeji

1. From Kansai International Airport

[Recommended for train lovers]

This video shows how to get to Asago City using JR trains.

If you take the express train, you will arrive at Wadayama Station in about three hours (via Fukuchiyama).


[When using a rental car, etc.]

If you use the toll road by car, it takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes.

[Recommended for people with a lot of luggage]

If you use the limousine bus, go from Kansai International Airport to Himeji Station (about 2 hours 15 minutes) or from Himeji Station to Wadayama Station (take the limited express Hamakaze, about 1 hour).

②How to get there from Osaka

[By car]

Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours by car from Osaka Station (varies depending on route and destination)

[By train]

・From Osaka Station, take the express train via Fukuchiyama to Wadayama Station (approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes)

・From Osaka Station, take the Tokaido Sanyo Main Line → Bantan Line via Himeji to Wadayama Station (approximately 3 hours)

③How to get there from Kyoto

[By car]

Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Kyoto Station (varies depending on route and destination)

[By train]

From Kyoto Station, take the Sanin Line Express to Wadayama Station, approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes

④How to get there from Himeji

[By car]

Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from Himeji Station (varies depending on route and destination)

[By train]

・Take the express train from Himeji Station to Wadayama Station, about 1 hour and 5 minutes

・From Himeji Station, take the Bantan Line to Wadayama Station, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes

summary

It is about an hour's drive from Himeji Station!

Information about Asago City is also available on the official website below. Please come and visit us!

contact information

Information Center "Castle in the Sky" 079-674-2120

★Homepage

See more tourist information for Asago City

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