Scenic Views from Naegi Castle Site 苗木城跡からの眺望

The view south from the observation tower includes the city of Nakatsugawa, the Kiso River, traces of the historic Nakasendo highway, and Mt. Ena, which was named one of the 100 most famous mountains of Japan.

2. The Kasagiyagura Tower

This site where a watchtower once stood commands a view of Mt. Kasagi (1,128 m).

3. Monomiyagura Tower

This tower, which once stood on the cliff facing the Kiso River, commands a panorama of the mountains around Nakatsugawa as well as the majestic Shiroyama Ohashi Bridge, completed in 1984, which crosses the Kiso river just west of the castle.

4. Sengoku Well

The well is at the bottom of the path leading to the Castle Observation Tower. From this spot, the Oyagura Tower, which is especially impressive in autumn when surrounded by autumn foliage, can be seen to the west. The path continues to the right, up to the site of the main keep (honmaru)

5. Foot soldier Headquarters

One of the most popular places to view the castle is the foot soldier headquarters at the base of the fortress. From there, visitors get an exceptional view of the mountain’s summit where the main keep once stood, with Mt. Ena in the background.