Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Takeda Castle
竹田城
Known as 'Japan's Machu Picchu,' Takeda Castle's stone walls dramatically crown a 353m peak above Asago, Hyogo. When morning fog fills the Maruyama River valley, the ruins appear to float above the clouds — one of Japan's most iconic landscapes.
| Japanese Name | 竹田城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 兵庫県 |
| Region | 近畿 |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 1431 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.2982, 134.8239 |