Castle & Palace · Takatori
Takatori Castle Ruins 高取城跡
One of Japan's three great mountain castles, with massive moss-covered stone walls atop Mt Takatori.
HoursAlways open
PriceFree
Getting thereTsubosakadera-mae bus stop, 40 min hike
Time neededHalf day
Best timeAutumn and spring
AddressTakatori, Takaichi District, Nara 635-0131
About
Takatori Castle on 584 m Mt Takatori had one of the largest elevation spans of any Japanese castle. Its keep is gone, but huge stone walls rise through the cedar forest, and the trail from the Tosa-kaido castle town passes the Gohyaku Rakan carvings. One of the 100 Fine Castles.
Highlights
- 100 Fine Castles; one of Japan's three great mountain castles
- Huge stone walls in forest
- Tosa-kaido old street at the base
Tips
- Bus to Tsubosakadera then 40 min hike, or 1.5 hr from Tsubosakayama Station
- Get the stamp at Musokan tourist office
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