I drove about an hour and a half east from Inuyama Castle. Unfortunately, it was raining, but the mountain castle looked wonderful amidst the mist. There were many features that evoked the atmosphere of the past, such as the stone walls—built up in seven tiers through successive reinforcements—and the reconstructed main gate at the foot of the mountain.
Wish I knew there were too parking lots before hand. Don't use the back one. Also wish I knew it was a 2km hike. 1 up and down a mountain. English translations on l explainations. QR codes if you want to see CG photos of what the castle would look like. I could not find a drink machine. The museum didn't have one or the bathroom area at the top of the mountain. I had to go to the hotel place across the street.
Very narrow and curvy road to get there, but you can park close by & there’s restrooms. It’s a short walk up some stairs. Interesting place since there’s nothing left except the foundations.
The foundation stones of the castle are still as strong and stable as the day the were laid hundreds of years ago.
The location, high on a hill, gives a commanding view of the local area although the surrounding forest has grown tall and obstructed the view from when the castle was occupied.
One of the three most famous mountain castles in Japan, known only to those in the know.
You can see the magnificent mossy stone walls in the secluded mountains.
It took us about 90minutes to get to the main castle from Iwamura Station on the Akechi Railway.
