Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Takatori Castle
高取城
Perched 583 meters atop Mt. Takatori in Nara, this is the highest mountain castle in Japan and one of the most spectacularly located. Its vast stone walls — the best-preserved of any mountain castle — wrap around multiple tiered enclosures in the forest.
| Japanese Name | 高取城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Nara Prefecture (奈良県) |
| Region | Kinki (近畿) |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 1332 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.45, 135.7917 |