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Hyogo
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Ritsuunkyo Gorge

Japan, 669-5252 Takeda, Wadayama, Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture

A famous cherry blossom spot in spring, and a popular spot to view the Takeda Castle ruins surrounded by a sea of ​​clouds in autumn A prefectural natural park located on the slopes of Mt. Asago. It is a popular observation spot where you can view the "Castle in the Sky" floating in the sea of ​​clouds, and is also the best cherry blossom spot in Sanin. There is also a photo spot called "Ritsuunkyo Terrace Light Road Observatory" where it looks like a light road stretches all the way to the Takeda Castle ruins.

Website https://www.ritsuunkyo.com/
Access
  • For those coming by car (only vehicles the size of a regular car or a minibus) Turn left at the traffic light at the Wadayama I.C. exit on the Bantan Expressway Kasuga-Wadayama Road, then drive along National Route 312 for about 2.5km towards Michinari, turn left at the traffic light at the Takeda Jokamachi intersection, then go straight for about 800m and you will see the entrance to the Tateunkyo hiking trail on your right. For those coming by JR Get off at Wadayama Station on the JR San'in Main Line and take a taxi from in front of the station. Get off at Takeda Station on the JR Bantan Line and take a taxi from in front of the station.
Language 日本語
Other (1) For inquiries, please contact the Castle in the Sky Information Center at 079-674-2120. (2) Environmental improvement contribution: 300 yen for adults (high school students and above) Free for junior high school students and below (3) Observation decks overlooking the ruins of Takeda Castle: Third Observation Deck: Approximately 100m from the parking lot, approximately 5 minutes Second Observation Deck: Approximately 220m from the parking lot, approximately 10 minutes First Observation Deck: Approximately 810m from the parking lot, approximately 30 minutes Note: Walking times vary from person to person, so please use the times as a guide.

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