From what I’ve read, the best chance to view this phenomenon is early morning in October/November. I am planning to visit late November, during a Kansai loop excursion, between Himeji and Kinosaki Onsen.
Since I won’t have a car, I’m thinking about staying overnight near Takeda station. Or would you recommend staying elsewhere like Wadayama, one station away? It appears there are more eateries around Wadayama.
Also is it better to be among the clouds at Takeda castle ruins, or view the clouds surround the ruins at a distance (some suggest Ritsuunkyo parking lot)? Or do both?
I’m also thinking taking taxi from hotel/airbnb to ruins/parking lot.
by hoccmich