Mountains and town of Wadayama seen from Takeda Castle Ruins

Access and nearby sights

Getting to the hotel

HOTEL AreaOne Wadayama

Address
767 Tamaki, Wadayama-cho, Asago, Hyogo, Japan 669-5213
Access
By train: About 5 min by car / 15 min on foot from JR Wadayama Station
By car: About 5 min from Wadayama IC on the Kita-Kinki Toyooka Expressway
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HOTEL AreaOne Wadayama

About 5 minutes by car from JR Wadayama Station. From Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto, take the Chugoku and Maizuru-Wakasa Expressways to Wadayama IC on the Kita-Kinki Toyooka Expressway, about 5 minutes from the hotel. Easy to reach by train or by car.

HOTEL AreaOne Wadayama
767 Tamaki, Wadayama-cho, Asago, Hyogo, Japan 669-5213
TEL:+81-79-672-1333

Exterior of HOTEL AreaOne Wadayama

Parking: Parking for hotel guests

Car parking

  • The HOTEL AreaOne guest parking sign and parking lot
  • Parking spaces in front of the hotel

Hotel guests can park free of charge in our parking lots across from and in front of the hotel.
No reservation is needed, and there is space for about 40 cars.
* Large vehicles require a reservation. Please contact the hotel directly.

Covered parking for motorcycles and bicycles

Covered parking area for motorcycles and bicycles

Guests arriving by motorcycle or bicycle can use our covered parking area, so your ride stays out of the rain.

Sights near the hotel

Takeda Castle Ruins floating above the sea of clouds, seen from Ritsuunkyo

Ritsuunkyo, the viewpoint for Takeda Castle above the clouds

For a view of Takeda Castle Ruins together with the sea of clouds, we recommend Ritsuunkyo.
From mid-September to early December, this magical view appears only when the weather conditions are just right.
It is about 15 minutes from the hotel by car, and buses also run from Wadayama Station.
Get up early and try your luck at seeing the castle floating above the clouds.

Access
About 15 min from the hotel by car
Hours
Open 24 hours
Season
Mid-September to early December
Stone walls of Takeda Castle Ruins surrounded by green

Takeda Castle Ruins, the "Machu Picchu of Japan"

Takeda Castle Ruins stand on the summit of Mt. Kojo, about 353m above sea level.
Walk among the stone walls up close and enjoy panoramic views of the old castle town and the surrounding mountains.
It is the best-known sight in Asago, a place to feel history as you walk.

Access
About 15 min by car from the hotel to Yamashiro-no-Sato, the parking area for the castle ruins
From Yamashiro-no-Sato, take a bus or taxi, or walk
Hours
Vary by season
Season
Open all year, except closed from January 4 to the end of February

More places to visit nearby

  • Ayu Park, a hands-on park where you can catch fish by hand

    Ayu Park

    A hands-on park by the water where the whole family can enjoy fishing, catching fish by hand and barbecues.

  • Shiraaya Falls surrounded by nature

    Shiraaya Falls

    A beautiful waterfall surrounded by rich nature, with scenery that changes through the seasons. Perfect for an easy walk or a stop on a drive.

  • The lake and mountains at Kurokawa Dam

    Kurokawa Dam

    A dam surrounded by mountains and rich nature. Take your time and enjoy the sweeping view.

Easy access to the region

Kinosaki, the popular hot spring town, the historic streets of Izushi, and the Fukuchiyama and Maizuru areas are all within easy reach.
Use the hotel as a base for sightseeing or as a stop on your journey.

  • Kinosaki Onsen street along the Otani River
    Kinosaki Onsen, about 54 min by car
  • Shinkoro clock tower in Izushi
    Izushi, "Little Kyoto", about 54 min by car
  • Fukuchiyama Castle
    Fukuchiyama, about 45 min by car
  • View of Maizuru Bay
    Maizuru, about 1 hr 15 min by car

* Travel times are approximate.