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From JR Bitchu-Takahashi Station, it takes about 15 minutes by taxi to Fuigo Pass, and then about 20 minutes on foot to reach the keep. On weekends and holidays, a shuttle bus (300 yen round trip) also operates from Shiromibashi Park car park to Fuigo Pass.

It is the only mountain castle among the 12 castles with original keeps remaining in Japan. The keep, two-story turret, and earthen walls remain on Mount Kommatsu at an elevation of about 430 m, and it is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. It is also counted among Japan's 100 Famous Castles and Japan's Three Great Mountain Castles.

The admission fee from Fuigo Pass to the keep is 300 yen for adults and free for junior high school students and under. Note that transportation from the car park to Fuigo Pass is by shuttle bus (300 yen round trip) or on foot.

The mountain trail from Fuigo Pass to the keep is maintained and can be walked in sneakers, but since it is a mountain path, we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and easy-to-walk shoes. If you plan to explore the medieval castle site area (Mount Oomatsu), more serious hiking equipment will be necessary.

In the early morning from mid-October to around March, when weather conditions align, you can enjoy the spectacular sight of the keep appearing above the sea of clouds. Viewing from the cloud sea observation point (mid-slope of Mount Gyagyuu) is recommended. It is said to occur most easily when it is cold the previous day and clear on the morning in question.

Yes. It was used as a filming location for the NHK historical drama "Sanada Maru" (broadcast in 2016).

This refers to a cat named "Sanjuuro," known as the official cat lord of Bitchu Matsuyama Castle. It sometimes lives near the main citadel and is said to bring good fortune if you meet it. However, since its whereabouts are unpredictable, you may not see it.

For a round trip from Fuigo Pass to the keep, allow about 1 to 2 hours. If you walk the entire course along the castle walls, it will take longer.

Yes. Near Takahashi city are attractions such as "Fukiya Furusato Village" (Japan Heritage site, a town of Bengala dye) and Yorikuji Temple (a celebrated garden designed by Oensho Kobori), and combination visits to these are popular. You can gather information at the Takahashi City Tourism and Exchange Center near JR Bitchu-Takahashi Station.

Shiromibashi Park car park (free) is the nearest car park. From here you can take a shuttle bus (operates on weekends and holidays) to Fuigo Pass. Since the number of spaces is limited, we recommend arriving early on weekends and during autumn leaf season.

Adults 300 yen, free for junior high school students and under (for entry to Fuigo Pass–Main Tower).

Closed during certain periods from December to January, and in severe weather (see official website for details).

Yes, it is available. Please check the official information for details.

About 15 minutes by taxi from JR Bitchu-Takahashi Station (to Fuigo Pass), then about 20 minutes on foot. A shuttle bus to Fuigo Pass also runs on weekends and holidays (300 yen round trip from Shiro-mibashi Park parking lot).

1 Uchiyamashita, Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture

9:00–17:30 (last entry 17:00) *Hours vary by season. Sea of clouds viewing is best around sunrise in early morning.