Takatori Castle (Takatori Town, Nara Prefecture)
■ Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Takatori Castle Ruins is the remains of a mountain castle in Takatori Town, Nara Prefecture. Its highlights are the stone walls and enclosures that stretch along the mountain ridge. The castle dates back to the Middle Ages, and was developed as a fortress during the Sengoku period. Later, during the Edo period, its function as a castle was reduced, but it continued to serve as a feudal domain...
