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Takeda Castle Ruins (Takeda Castle)

Japan, 669-5252 169 Takeda Kojoyama, Wadayama-cho, Asago-shi, Hyogo Prefecture

A "castle in the sky" that seems to float on the clouds Takeda Castle Ruins is a mountain castle ruin that has been selected as one of the 100 most famous castles in Japan. When it is enveloped in a sea of ​​clouds on a clear, sunny early morning in late autumn, it truly resembles a castle floating in the sky. The sea of ​​clouds can occur on mornings with good conditions, mainly from September to November, from dawn until around 8:00 a.m.

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For details and the latest information, please check the Takeda Castle Ruins website. ★Entry times [may vary depending on the season and events] March 1st - May 31st, 2026 8:00 - 17:00 Opening time for the West Hiking Trail (Yamashiro no Sato): 7:30 The trails behind the station, the Omote-Yone Shrine trail, and the South trail open at 8:00. Last time to reach the castle: West climbing route (Yamashiro no Sato), climbing route behind the station, climbing route to Omote-mai Shrine: 16:30 South mountain trail 16:00 Closing time for the West Hiking Trail (Yamashiro no Sato): 18:30 The trails behind the station, the trail to Omote-Yone Shrine, and the southern trail close at 18:00. June 1st to early December 2026 5:00-17:00 Opening time for the West Hiking Trail (Yamashiro no Sato): 4:30 The trails behind the station, the Omote-Yone Shrine trail, and the South trail open at 5:00. Last time to reach the castle: West climbing route (Yamashiro no Sato), climbing route behind the station, climbing route to Omote-mai Shrine: 16:30 South mountain trail 16:00 Closing time for the West Hiking Trail (Yamashiro no Sato): 18:30 The trails behind the station, the trail to Omote-Yone Shrine, and the southern trail close at 18:00. Early December - January 3, 2026 10:00 - 15:00 Opening time for the West Hiking Trail (Yamashiro no Sato): 7:30 The trails behind the station, the Omote-Yone Shrine trail, and the South trail open at 8:00. Last time to reach the castle: West climbing trail (Yamashiro no Sato), trail behind the station, Omote-Yone Shrine climbing trail 14:30 South mountain trail 14:00 Closing time for the West Hiking Trail (Yamashiro no Sato): 16:30 The trails behind the station, the trail to Omote-Yone Shrine, and the southern trail close at 4:00 PM. Admission fee: Adults (high school students and older) 500 yen; Junior high school students and younger are free. Closed from January 4th to the end of February 2025. (This may vary depending on the season and events; please check our website for details.)
Telephone number 079-674-2120
Website https://www.city.asago.hyogo.jp/site/takeda/
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  • In the case of trains The nearest station is Takeda Station on the JR Bantan Line. It takes over 2.5 hours to get to JR Takeda Station from JR Kyoto Station, 2-3 hours from JR Osaka Station, and 1-2 hours from JR Himeji. From JR Takeda Station, take the "Tenku Bus" or a taxi to the Takeda bus stop/taxi stand (approximately 15 minutes), then walk for 20 minutes. From JR Takeda Station, it's a 40-minute walk via the trail behind the station, or a 40-minute walk via the trail to Omote-Yone Shrine. Both the Omote-Yone Shrine trail and the trail behind the station are steep. If traveling by car, the nearest interchange is "Wadayama IC" on the Kita- Toyooka Expressway/Bantan Expressway. After exiting the interchange, turn left at the "Wadayama IC" traffic light, and you will reach the various parking lots (free) in about 10 minutes. The closest parking lot to Takeda Castle Ruins is the Yamashiro no Sato parking lot. It is about a 40-minute walk. You can take the "Tenku Bus" or a taxi part of the way and walk the remaining 20 minutes.
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Other *Entry to the castle is not permitted between January 4th and the end of February due to winter closure. *The tour time inside the castle ruins is approximately 30 to 60 minutes. (This may vary depending on the purpose of the tour) *Entry times may change depending on the season and events being held. *Entry to the castle may be restricted due to bad weather. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Last Update ： 2026.07.14   Visit North Kansai

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