My most unforgettable trip-- Takeda Castle Ruins
There were a few unforgettable trips during my stay in Japan, and now I am going to share the most unforgettable one-- Takeda Castle Ruins（竹田城址）. (google image) Takeda Castle Ruins is in Asago city in northern Hyogo prefecture. It is known as the Machu Picchu of Japan, when the castle is seen in a sea of clouds. In autumn, the place is crowded with locals hoping to catch this view. Yes, HOPE is the word, because there are many weather conditions to be met, such as huge temperature difference between day and night, no rain and little wind. During the 2nd weekend of November 2013, I went on a 2D1N trip to the area with my co-workers. We combined the trip with a visit to Izushi（出石）nearby. In the case that we do not get to see the view we hope to see, at least it wouldn't be a wasted trip. First, we took a JR limited express train from Akashi station （明石駅） to Yoka station（八鹿駅）, then transferred to a bus to Izushi. Izushi is a quaint old town famous for buckwheat noodles. W...