[Accommodation | Release] Start of sales for guided tours of Takeda Castle Ruins during the off-season, allowing visitors to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and magnificent scenery.
Thank you very much for your continued patronage of our hotel.
Takeda Castle, known as the 'Castle in the Sky' due to its mysterious appearance wrapped in a sea of clouds, is one of Japan's top 100 castles.
We have prepared a private guided tour that allows you to delve deeper into the history and background of the Takeda Castle ruins.
This special limited-time guided tour offers the rare opportunity to experience the charm of the Takeda Castle ruins during the closure period when it is usually not accessible to visitors.
The Takeda Castle Ruins in the winter season are adorned with breathtaking silver snow and a tranquil, calm atmosphere.
Since the tour is led by a guide who is well-versed in the Takeda Castle Ruins, you can participate with peace of mind.
Enjoy the magnificent views and historical structures of the Takeda Castle Ruins, which can only be appreciated during the closed mountain period.
Experience details
<Experience Hours>
Closed period:
January 4, 2025 – February 28, 2025: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
* It will be conducted for about 2 hours during the operating hours.
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15:00 Check-in
16:00 Stroll through Takeda Castle town, which retains strong traces of the Edo period
17:30 Enjoy a French dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients
※ Dinner time will be provided at check-in.
21:00 Evening drinks at the exclusive club lounge for guests
Next day
8:00 Breakfast
9:30 Check-out
10:00 Gather at "Yamashiro no Sato Parking Lot" by private car or taxi for a guided tour.
※ You will drive to the mid-slope parking lot and be guided on foot to the castle ruins (approximately 40-60 minutes required)
Around 12:00 Guided tour ends, disband at "Yamashiro no Sato Parking Lot."
<Experience Fee>
Up to 2 people: 10,000 yen / 1 group
3 or more people: +1,000 yen / 1 person
Example: 3 people: 11,000 yen / 1 group
10 people: 18,000 yen / 1 group
※ The above prices include tax and service charges.
※ Prices will vary depending on the number of participants.
※ The experience fee is to be paid at our hotel on the day of your stay.
Items to prepare
clothing that is easy to move in and warm
Notes
*In case of cancellation due to bad weather, we will contact you by 4 PM the day before.
To prioritize customer safety, please understand that we will cancel if there is a risk of snowfall, accumulation of snow, or road surface freezing.
*The criteria for judgment are: ① If the weather forecast for the day predicts snowfall ② If there is snow accumulation in flat areas (the hiking trail at the castle ruins has even more snow accumulation and a higher risk of freezing).
*This experience is limited to guests staying in the city.
*The final reservation deadline is one week (7 days) prior.
*Regarding the cancellation of the experience, the cancellation fees will be charged as follows:
・Cancellation by 4 PM the day before the experience: No cancellation fee will be charged.
・Same-day cancellation: 50% of the experience fee
・No-show without notice: 100% of the experience fee
How to make a reservation
▼Please check the details of the experience, and make a reservation from the activity reservation form.
▼Flow after reservation
After confirming the reservation, we will check the availability for participation and provide guidance to the customer from VMG General Inquiries.
Contacting the customer will confirm their participation.
We sincerely look forward to your visit.