Nobeoka Castle Ruins/Joyama Park

"This flatland-mountain castle was built on a sandbar sandwiched between the Gokase River and Ose River in 1603 by Takahashi Mototane, the first lord of the domain. The highlight of the ruins is the ""1,000 enemy-killing"" stone base, so-called because it is said that the base would collapse and kill 1,000 enemies if one attempted to remove its stones. In addition to this 22 meter high imposing structure, there are also more than 300 cherry trees planted in the area, and in spring the castle ruins and surrounding park are practically covered with cherry blossoms. Other highlights include the Shiroyama Bell, which was used to notify the townspeople of the time from the Meiji period; and a monument inscribed with a poem by Bokusui Wakayama. Some 3,300 Japanese camellias spanning 108 varieties also grow on the grounds, making this one of the three largest Japanese camellia colonies in Japan. There are even academically rare varieties mixed in."

Spot details

Address: Miyazaki Nobeoka-shi Higashihonkoji Map
Area: Hyuga / Nobeoka Area
Hours: Admission freedom
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available (North parking lot 57 spaces, South parking lot 102 spaces)

[Available Noh hours]
[North parking lot] 7:00-23:00
[South parking lot] 9:00-22:00
Credit Card: Not available
Note: [Reference] city hall Representative:0982-34-2111
city planning section:0982-22-7046