Takeda Castle - In the Sea of Clouds

Takeda Castle Ruins (竹田城跡) is located in Asago City in Hyogo, Japan. It is often referred to as Japan's Machu Picchu. This floating castle located 353 meters high was also a famous setting in the movie. "Castle in the Sky" produced in 1986 by Studio Ghibli.

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 castle - in the sea of clouds

Takeda - A castle in the sky

The castle was originally built in 1411 by a samurai of the Yamana clan. And it was later conquered by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in one of his western campaigns to reunite Japan. Castle forces fought the Tokugawa clan during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. Akamatsu Hirohide, the lord of the castle, was accused of arson and committed seppuku, causing the castle to be abandoned. In 1943, Takeda Castle became a historic and protected monument. Since then, restoration and maintenance projects have been carried out.

Takeda castle - in the sea of clouds

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. Remember 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.

Takeda castle - in the sea of clouds

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