The ruin of
Nakashitara castle
Shitara castle

The ruins still remain from the Kamakura era.


The ruins of Nakashitara castle is one of the oldest castles from the mountainous area. It is listed as a historic heritage site of Aichi prefecture. The castle embodies the style which was present during the Kamakura period. It is surrounded by steep cliffs and the valley of the Oochise river. This site was ideal to prevent the castle from attack.

You can often feel the presence of the local gods when you are standing on these ruins.
Information

Toei Kanou-kyoukai (Tourist Association),
TEL. (81) 536-76-1812


Access

by public transport

JR Toyohashi station
to(100 min. by JR Iida-sen line, Time table)

JR Toei station
to(15 min. by Toei municipal bus, Toei-sen line Time table)

Hongou bus stop
to(10 min. by Toei municipal bus, Tsuki-sen line Time table)

Nakashitara bus stop


by car

Please get off the Tomei Express Way at the Toyokawa interchange. Then, head north on the Kokudou 151 (Route151, in the direction of Iida city).
After 70 minutes of driving (45 km), you will arrive in Toei town.

Pass through the Shin-hongou tunnel and the Komakubo tunnel and cross the Meijibashi bridge.
Just before crossing the Sekireibashi bridge, turn right and get onto the narrow road. Go straight for 100 metres and will see it.

2003/10/01 Update