Takiyama Castle Ruins — Attraction in Kobe

AVOID UNLESS YOU ARE VERY BORED AND TIRED OF LIVING

The steps are steep, slippery as hell, and there is NOTHING at the top of the hike to see - except for one signboard showing the "recreated" illustration of what the castle layout would have looked like.

If you want to attempt this hike anyways, please wear proper hiking shoes - there are sections of the trail that are narrow (50-60cm / 2 feet), off-camber and covered in loose sand, that have no railing or foot stop.

If you slip and fail to catch yourself, you will probably meet God after sliding down the side of...

If you are expecting old ruins here, you will be disappointed. You can still see the remains of the earth ramparts and a notice board gives an overview of what it once looked like. The climb is very arduous and good shoes are an absolute prerequisite and they have very poor cell phone reception. The advantage is that you are almost alone the whole time and have a very nice view of Kobe. It is a very beautiful but strenuous hike in the...

The steps going up are deadly steep and slippery, with each one making you question yourself whether you should go back or finish the hike anyway due to sunk-cost fallacy.

Those who had nothing else to do at home in their weekends like me may find it fun and challenging. BE VERY...