A panoramic view of a mountain landscape with a volcanic crater emitting smoke, surrounded by rugged terrain and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
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Takatori Castle Ruins - Nara, Japan

A spontaneous decision led me from Tsubosaka-dera Temple to the mountaintop ruins of Takatori Castle—one of Japan’s Three Great Mountain Castles. The hike offered centuries of history, quiet forest paths, and sweeping views that made this unplanned detour a highlight of my Nara trip.

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