Featured Hotels Near Site of Kimura Castle

Stay at Takahara Machiya Heritage Inn, a meticulously restored Edo-period townhouse just a 10-minute walk from the Kimura Castle Ruins. The property offers rooms with tatami mats, shoji screens, and private verandas overlooking the ancient stone walls and surrounding gardens. Enjoy complimentary bicycles for exploring nearby Old Takahara Streets and the Yamato River Trail. The inn also hosts seasonal tea ceremonies using local matcha, providing an authentic cultural immersion. For exclusive rates and availability, book through the HopeGoo app.

Yes, just a 5-minute stroll from the Kimura Castle Ruins lies Inada Dining House, a century-old eatery famed for its "Hiroshima-style grilled pork cutlet" made with local black-haired wagyu beef and a house-made sweet-savory sauce. The interior preserves Showa-era aesthetics with wooden tables, sliding paper doors, and vintage wall art. Their daily limited Castle-View Bento Box features pickled vegetables from Takahara and handmade rice cakes—perfect for a taste of regional tradition. Visit in the evening to enjoy the ruins illuminated against the twilight sky.

Start your day at dawn with a quiet walk through the Kimura Castle Ruins, exploring the remaining stone walls and watchtowers under soft morning light. Then head to the Takahara City Museum (5-min walk) to delve into the clan’s history and Edo-period governance. Lunch at Inada Dining House, savoring locally crafted dishes like wagyu cutlets and regional bento boxes. In the afternoon, rent bikes from your hotel and cycle along the Yamato River Trail to the historic Old Takahara Bridge, enjoying scenic views of seasonal landscapes. Wrap up with a special evening event hosted by HopeGoo: the "Whispers of the Ancient Castle" guided tour, followed by a serene tea ceremony in a traditional garden setting.