The ruins of Takeda Castle (竹田城跡) are located in the city of Asago in Hyogo, Japan. It is often referred to as the Machu Picchu of Japan. This floating castle situated 353 meters high was also a famous setting in the film Castle in the Sky produced in 1986 by the Ghibli Studio.
It is located 535 meters above the sea in Wadayamacho district. It appears to be floating on a sea of clouds, which has led to it being one of the 100 most famous castles in Japan. Unfortunately, only ruins remain, but its location makes it an eye-catching place thanks to mists that make it look like a sea of clouds. Mainly in the morning of autumn and spring.
Takeda - A castle in the sky
The castle was originally built in 1411 by a samurai of the Yamana clan. It was later conquered by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in one of his western campaigns to unify Japan. The castle forces fought against the Tokugawa clan during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. Akamatsu Hirohide, the lord of the castle, was accused of arson and committed seppuku, leading to the abandonment of the castle. In 1943, Takeda Castle became a historical and protected monument. Since then, restoration and maintenance projects have been carried out.
In addition to climbing the castle ruins, tourists often go to the surrounding mountains to photograph this beauty. After walking 40 minutes from Takeda Station enjoying all the scenery and visiting its ruins, you can go to Ritsuunkyo Mountain for the best photos. to be prepared to visit this castle, you will walk a lot on trails and climb mountains. Ritsuunkyo Mountain is on the opposite side of the castle, making it easy to walk around the area.
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