Takeda Castle Ruins
竹田城跡
Takeda Castle Ruins are the stone walls of a mountain castle on the 353.7 m peak of Mt. Kojo in Asago. Building began in the Muromachi period on the orders of Yamana Sozen, and the castle was abandoned in 1600. Because it can appear to float above a sea of clouds, it is called the "castle in the sky". Visitors walk a one-way route through the ruins and enjoy views of the mountains.
Visitor information
- Closed
The ruins cannot be visited from early January to the end of February.
- Getting there
Drive to Yamajiro no Sato (about 10 minutes from Wadayama IC). Regular cars cannot go further, so continue by Tenku Bus, taxi or on foot.
From JR Takeda Station it is a 40-minute walk, or a 20-minute bus ride and a 20-minute walk.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- There are no toilets inside the ruins; use the ones at Yamajiro no Sato.
- The sea of clouds season is late September to late November, mostly from dawn to about 8 am.
- Visitors follow a one-way route through the ruins.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The walk from Yamajiro no Sato up to the ruins entrance takes about 40–50 minutes on a continuous slope, and the walk back down takes about 20 minutes.
- There are no toilets inside the castle ruins, so use the ones at Yamajiro no Sato before you climb.
- The sea of clouds season is late September to late November, and the clouds usually appear from dawn until about 8 am.
- Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
- Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Hyogo and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Hyogo
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:48
- Sunrise06:23
- Dhuhr11:45
- Asr14:40
- Maghrib17:02
- Isha18:28
Times are calculated for Kobe. Times may differ elsewhere in Hyogo.
Places to pray near Takeda Castle Ruins
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Takeda Castle Ruins
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): hyogo-tourism.jp, japan.travel