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As it is the "remains" of Takeda Castle, only the stone walls remain as they were at the time, but no buildings remain. The view of the castle town from the ruins, the stone walls that give a sense of history, and the fantastical beauty of floating above the clouds when a sea of clouds appears are all highly rated.

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The highest tower of Takeda Castle Ruins is 353.7m above sea level.

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Generally, group buses will take you to Yamashiro-no-Sato. From there, you will transfer to a minibus or taxi and then walk for about 20 minutes, including up a hill, to the castle ruins.

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It takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour.
*Due to repair work currently underway within the castle ruins, the journey will take approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

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The sea of clouds occurs from early morning until around 8:00 a.m. from Sep. to Nov.. Late autumn is the time when the densest sea of clouds are likely to appear. The sea of clouds can also occur from late Dec. to Feb., but please be aware that snow may accumulate.
The conditions for the sea of clouds to appear are a clear sky, a large difference in temperature between morning and daytime, and weak winds, and are dependent on weather conditions.

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Due to the steep slope and large stone steps, it is quite difficult for wheelchair users to enter the facility.

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Please wear sneakers that you are comfortable in. High heels and sandals are dangerous.
Also, after rain, the ground will be muddy, so we recommend that you visit the castle dressed in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

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The only toilets within the castle ruins are located near the entrance and there are a limited number of them, so please make sure to use them before entering the castle.