'''Takahashi''' is a city in Okayama Prefecture in the western Chugoku region of the island of Honshu in Japan.

Understand

Get in

By Train

Takahashi City can be accessed via the '''JR Hakubi Line''' from Niimi (¥570), Soja (¥400), Kurashiki (¥570), and Okayama (¥820).

Get around

On foot

The area around Bitchu Takahashi station is quite easy to navigate on foot. You can even walk to Bitchu Matsuyama Castle if you have the energy and time (1.5 hours estimated to reach the castle on foot). Many people choose to walk down from the castle and take a taxi to the top.

By taxi

Taxis are located just outside the station. For those who want to visit the castle, save time, and avoid walking up the mountain, taxis are highly recommended. It costs around \1300, but if you are travelling with others, the split cost makes it quite affordable.

For those planning on visiting the '''Fukiya''' area, taxis are one of the only ways to get there aside from driving.

By bus

If you choose to use the bus, be aware that none of the buses go to the castle. The closest stop is at the bottom of the mountain.

See

  • Bitchu Matsuyama Castle. 86-622-1487. ntrance fee: \300. (_______R__ Bitch? Matsuyama-j?) One of Japan's few remaining original castles, dating back to the seventeenth century, it is the only original mountain castle in the nation. It is also the highest castle, built atop Mount Gagyu. Although you can take a taxi up most of the mountain, there is a point at which you must walk up (as no vehicles are allowed on the path leading to the castle). The ascent to the castle will take you through the well-preserved and highly impressive castle walls before you reach the top. The inside of the castle does not have many artifacts however, the uniqueness of the castle and the beauty of the surrounding area more than make up for it. Despite all of its beauty and outstanding features, Bitchu Matsuyama Castle is one of the least visited of all the original castles, making it a true gem.

  • Raikyuji Temple. aikyuji-cho. 86-622-3516. ntrance fee: \300. A zen temple known for it's beautifully constructed zen garden.

  • Shorenji Temple.

  • Fukiya Bengara Village.

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    Get out

    There are direct lines from Bitchu Takahashi Station to each these destinations:
  • Niimi
  • Soja
  • Kurashiki
  • Okayama
  • Matsue
  • Izumo
  • Yonago