Great little spot with lovely ruins Hidden up at the top of the hill the ruins are easily accessible with a carpark up the top, or enjoy the walk up from the bottom car park.

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.

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.

We received a bear bell from the local police to warn of bears! Thank you!

It is located in a beautiful area in the forest. It is unique in the seance that its ruler was a woman, rather tan a man which was very unlikely in that time period. That being said there is not much left to see there...

Even though it's called ruins the foundation is well preserved. Awesome view included.

One of Japan's historical sites

Nice place for hiking with a big forest around, elevation difference sometimes very steep

Great mountain castle ruins.