About HOTEL AreaOne Wadayama: Your base in Wadayama,
for history and nature
Wadayama, in the town of Asago in northern Hyogo, is surrounded by mountains.
HOTEL AreaOne Wadayama is an ideal base for exploring the nature and history of the Tajima area,
including Takeda Castle Ruins and Ritsuunkyo.
Get up early to see the sea of clouds, or walk around Takeda Castle Ruins while enjoying the seasonal scenery.
The hotel is also a convenient stop for business trips and road trips.
Not too fancy, but just right to gently ease the tiredness of travel.
We offer that kind of "just right" stay in Wadayama.
Enjoying Wadayama: Wadayama, Asago,
surrounded by mountains
From Takeda Castle Ruins and Ritsuunkyo to cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, and the sea of clouds and autumn leaves in fall,
every season brings different scenery.
Go a little further and you will find views you can only see here.
Here are some of the highlights of Wadayama.
Sights around Wadayama
A breathtaking view:
Takeda Castle and the sea of clouds up close
The viewpoint for Takeda Castle Ruins and the sea of clouds
Ritsuunkyo
To see Takeda Castle Ruins together with the sea of clouds, we recommend Ritsuunkyo, on the slopes of Mt. Asago.
From mid-September to early December, on mornings when the weather conditions are right,
you can see the magical sight of the castle ruins floating above the clouds.
Ritsuunkyo has three observation decks; the third is about a 5-minute climb up the mountain.
Enjoy the view from whichever deck suits your pace.
Get up a little early and see a special view that you can only find here, at this time of year.
One of the best cherry blossom spots in northern Kinki
Known as the "Yoshino of Tajima," Ritsuunkyo is famous for cherry blossoms. Somei-yoshino and wild cherry trees bloom from around mid-March.
Best seasons
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Jan
- Feb
When a sea of clouds appears
A sea of clouds is a magical scene in which fog forms in the valleys and spreads out like an ocean.
It is most likely when the air near the ground cools overnight (radiative cooling).
It tends to appear early in the morning when the following conditions come together.
- 1. The temperature drops from the previous night, with a difference of 10°C or more from the daytime
- 2. Clear skies and little wind
- 3. High humidity since the day before, with plenty of moisture in the air
The more of these conditions come together, the better your chance of seeing a beautiful sea of clouds.
Access
- About 15 min by car from the hotel
- About 15 min by taxi from
JR Wadayama Station (San'in Line)
* There is no bus service to Ritsuunkyo. If you take a taxi, please book it in advance.
The castle in the sky, floating above the clouds
Takeda Castle Ruins
Stone walls standing quietly on a mountaintop, with a sweeping view beyond.
Takeda Castle Ruins are one of the symbols of Asago, showing a different face with each season and time of day.
From the summit, you look down on the town and layer upon layer of mountains.
On autumn and early winter mornings, when conditions are right, a sea of clouds fills the valley
and the castle ruins seem to float in the sky.
The long history carved into the stone walls, and the scenery spreading out before you.
Take a short trip and enjoy a moment you can only find in Asago.
From Takeda Castle Ruins,
a view that feels like floating in the clouds
On early mornings from autumn to early winter, walk through the mountaintop castle surrounded by clouds and feel as if you are floating above them.
Best seasons
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Jan
- Feb
Takeda Castle Ruins through the seasons
There is more to Takeda Castle Ruins than the sea of clouds.
Enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer and colorful mountains in autumn.
Walking along the grand stone walls and looking down on the town and mountains is a special experience in itself.
However many times you visit, there is always a view unique to the season.
Access
Private cars are not allowed on the narrow road up to Takeda Castle Ruins.
From Yamashiro-no-Sato, the nearest rest area, you can walk or take a taxi or bus.
- About 15 min by car from the hotel to Yamashiro-no-Sato
More places to visit nearby
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Ayu Park
A hands-on park by the water where the whole family can enjoy fishing, catching fish by hand and barbecues.
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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.
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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.
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Kinosaki Onsen, about 54 min by car -
Izushi, "Little Kyoto", about 54 min by car -
Fukuchiyama, about 45 min by car -
Maizuru, about 1 hr 15 min by car
* Travel times are approximate.
Your stay: HOTEL AreaOne Wadayama,
your base for travel
Located in the center of Asago, HOTEL AreaOne Wadayama is
about 5 minutes by car from Wadayama IC on the Bantan Renraku and Kita-Kinki Toyooka Expressways,
and about 5 minutes by car from JR Wadayama Station.
With clean rooms and comfortable beds,
the hotel is a comfortable place to stay for sightseeing, business trips and longer stays.
Ritsuunkyo, the viewpoint for Takeda Castle Ruins, is about 15 minutes away by car.
During the autumn sea of clouds season, we recommend getting up a little early to see the magical view.
Whether you are here for work or travel,
enjoy a comfortable stay with Wadayama as your base.
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
