Takeda Castle
This ruined castle was built in 1441 and has a rich history during the Sengoku period. It is now one of Japan's Top 100 Castles, and often referred to as the "Machu Picchu of Japan" or "Castle in the Sky".
Basic Info
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Category
Ancient Castle Ruins
Price / Entry Fee
500 yen per adult
Opening Hours
March to May: 8 AM - 6 PM
June to August: 6 AM - 6 PM
September to November: 4 AM - 5 PM
December to January 3rd: 10 AM - 2 PM
Train Station(s) Service
Takeda Station & 1 hour hike to castle summit
Driving, Parking & Travel Info
Free parking at Yamajiro no Sato Restaurant or Takeda Station
Known For
One of Japan's Top 100 Castles
Similar to Machu Picchu & Resembles Studio Ghibli's Castle in the Sky (1986) Floating Castle
Fairytale Destination
Best Time to Visit
Sunrise: 6 - 6:30 AM for sea of clouds hanging over the castle
Day Trip from Major Cities
2.5-3 hour drive+walk (or train+walk) from Osaka or Kobe or Kyoto or Okayama
Location
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Takeda Castle Ruins, 169 Takeda, Wadayama=cho, Asago-city, Hyogo
Special Info & Comments
Often viewed and photographed from Ritsuunkyo (Takeda Castle Overlook)
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