Takayama Castle Ruins

Just a bit of warning, there are some hiking paths on the route between Hie Shrine and the Castle Ruins that have a lot of poison ivy on the trails.

Surprisingly beautiful park in early morning during fall season.

Not much to see but still worth the exercise, views and forest experience, a good way to escape the more touristy part of town. Lots of other interesting shrines, monuments and historical features to see on the way up and back from the castle ruins.

It is a nice hike through the woods to get up here, but from a here you can't really see a lot. you can't see the city you can only see the mountains. There is almost nothing left from the castle. Just a few stones.

The hike itself is nice but there are practically no ruins other than some information boards. Some great views of the northern Japanese alps

It can be reached by foot only with lots of steps to climb, the path was not paved with stone or concrete and can be muddy after the rain. My legs were tired after climbing there. Not recommended for seniors with disability and small children. Not so great view of the city as most views were obscured by trees. So not great for photography. Pretty much like walking in the woods for good air and exercise.

A very quiet walk up the hill but didn't manage to get to the top as the trail was getting creepy ;) but I got quite a number of good shots of the city in between...

I am here during winter and ground was filled with white snow. Small hiking session is a wonderful for slightly active and looking for adventure in this beautiful town. Breathtaking view up there.