Nakatsu Castle (Okudaira Clan Historical Museum)

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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 The castle tower was rebuilt in 1964 and now houses exhibits of swords, clothing and historical documents related to the Okudaira clan.

Spot details

Nakatsu Castle (Okudaira Clan Historical Museum)

Address: Ninjitsu City, Oita Pref. Map
Area: Usa / Nakatsu Area
Phone: 0979223651
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:40)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Entrance fee] Adults (high school students and above) 400yen, children 200yen, preschoolers ToddlersFree
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(DoSPOT-FREE)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Beautiful castle

Reviewed : 2021.01.20

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...
Interesting history

Reviewed : 2020.01.26

Visited Nakatsu Castle on a free day from our Business stay in Nakatsu City. Interesting history and low cost entrance fee. Nice to sample some true Japanese culture during our busy schedule.
Famous castle originally built by Josui Kuroda, advisor to Hideyoshi Toyotomi

Reviewed : 2017.10.21

I had had an interest in the castle as it was originally founded by Josui Kuroda who was advisor to Hideyoshi Toyotomi that established nation-wide rule in 1590. Kuroda remains in history as one of...