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Nakatsu Castle (Okudaira Clan Historical Museum)

4.0

180 Reviews

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Ninjitsu City, Oita Pref.

Nakatsu Castle formed with fortification of the mouth of the Yamakunigawa River (currently the Takasegawa River) by Kuroda Kanbei. Since the fortress takes the shape of a folding fan, it also takes the name “Ogi Castle,” “ogi” meaning folding fan in Japanese. Following this, it was occupied by the Hosokawa, Ogasawara, and Okudaira clans. The castle tower was rebuilt in 1964 and now houses exhibits of swords, clothing and historical documents related to the Okudaira clan.

Nakatsu Castle is, beside Fukuzawa Yukichi’s former residence, certainly the main tourist attraction in Nakatsu. However, the exhibit inside is much similar to that of other castles, and there is...
Kitsuki Castle

3.5

118 Reviews

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Oita Pref. Kitsukishi Kitsuki 16-1

"This castle is considered the smallest in Japan and is located on a plateau near the mouth of the Yasaka River. Built by Kitsuki Yorinao in 1394, the Kanji used for the part of ""Kitsuki"" was different from the one used today at the time of its construction, but because the shogunate vermillion seal had mistakenly been written in different Kanji, the Kanji used on the seal came to be used commonly.. It is also known as Gagyu Castle because the plateau it is on is shaped like a cow lying down, and as Katsuyama Castle because it endured for two months against an attack by the Shimazu. The current castle keep was reconstructed in 1970, and items such as armor used by the castle lords is displayed in the castle museum."

There is an English brochure, but most of the information is in Japanese. However you can try on some real armor and look out over a view of the entire city.
Oka Castle Ruins

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Oita Pref. Taketashi Taketa 2761

The site of a ruined castle located in Aiai, Taketa City. Records state the castle was built in 1185 by Ogata Koreyoshi for Minamoto no Yoshitsune. Standing on a plateau at the confluence of the branches of the Ono River, the castle was known for its natural, impregnable location. Ultimately, however, the castle was abandoned in 1871 and demolished. It is said that composer Rentaro Taki, who spent his youth in Taketa, composed his song “Kojo no Tsuki (Moon over the Ruined Castle)” based on his own experience of playing at the castle.
Saiki Castle Ruins

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Oita Saiki Otemachi 1-1-1
Funai Castle Ruins

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Oita Pref. Oitashi Niagemachi 4

The ruins of a castle located in Niage-machi, Oita City. Constructed in 1599 by the samurai lord Fukuhara Nagataka, the castle was further expanded in 1602 by Takenaka Shigetoshi. The castle tower was destroyed in a large fire in 1743. The castle turret, reconstructed in the Edo period; stone base; and moat still stand today and have been designated a Historic Site by the prefecture. The grounds are maintained as Oita Castle Ruin Park and are a renowned flower viewing destination in spring.
Usuki Castle Ruins

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Oita Usuki-shi Usuki
Chitose Castle Ruins

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Oita Oita-shi Senzai

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Oita City Beppu Yufuin / Kuju Hita Tsukumi / Usuki Bungoono / Taketa Usa / Nakatsu Around Kunisaki Peninsula

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Oita Areas

A trip to Oita is tantamount to a long soak in the Beppu baths. The mountainous, coastal prefecture of Oita is renowned for having more onsen than any other prefecture in Japan, most of which lie in the city of Beppu on the west coast of Kyushu, recognizable by its pungent sulphuric aroma and the clouds of steam that puff up across the hillside. Away from the Beppu hot springs await mountains, waterfalls, and temples, so don’t hesitate to explore Oita a little further.