[2025 Kitsuki Attraction] Travel Guide for Kitsuki Castle (Updated Aug)

Most famous cities in Japan🗾Warring States are located in Kanto and Kansai The most famous city in Kyushu is probably Kumamoto Castle😮 However, if in the history of the Warring States period Ni see actually the pestle building is quite famous 🤔 Like many famous cities of the Warring States Period, the castle was abandoned as early as 1871 during the Meiji period😳 At that time, only the 厫武 family house remained 😩 be completely preserved However, then the simulated castle of Tsukizuki City was rebuilt Since the castle town was built according to the terrain on both sides in those days So the northern and southern Taiwan samurai yashiki are respectively the hills on both sides sandwiching the merchant's town in the middle And this is Sandwich Castle Town And here is the only remaining sandwich castle town in Japan 🫣 quite historical value The special terrain of the northern and southern Taipei samurai yashiki created many special slopes🤫 and the Japanese call it a saka On both sides of the ramp are Japan🇯🇵 unique stone walls and many wooden buildings😳 Many tourists and photographers will come here to shoot 🤭 take many photos Walk into the castle town and you will find many old shops that have been left since the Edo period🫣 The land is mostly based on soy sauce, miso, breweries, etc These are all local characteristics 😍😁 It's no problem to buy them as souvenirs 😆 And there are quite a few Japanese-style buildings left behind😳 All are scattered on the large and small slopes 😁 so if you time permit ✅ and enough then you can follow the sightseeing map 🗺️ so wander in the streets and alleys 🫣 for you to understand the history, humanities of the building is very helpful 🤩 In the shopping streets on both sides you can notice a small shop selling shokuzuki representative food treasure rice I found out on the internet that it is the bean rice cooked with ginkgo so I call it birth rice😳 In addition, I don't know if you will notice the canal covers in different places in Japan🇯🇵. Sometimes they will use local history, culture and famous objects to make the canal covers that represent the local area❤️ And the pestle built is the squid👍🏻 Maybe you may not know what it is In fact, the reputation is the living fossil in Hong Kong🇭🇰 should be called horseshoe crab😆 Although called crab but actually it is not a crab 😅 In fact it is a relative of spider 🕷️ scorpion 🦂️ and trilobite 🤣🤣 However, in Japan it was called カブトガニ😌😌 because I thought it looked like a crab with a helmet The slope of the entire castle town of Hokuya nozaka is the most famous😳 Everyone will definitely come here to take pictures📸️ If you look closely, you will find that many of the sightseeing posters of Kitsuki City are shot here!! ️‼ ️Everyone must take a card in the city😌 That's considered to be here #Japan attractions #Valentine's Day #travel abroad #Resident writer #travel

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This time I will introduce a castle in Kitsuki You can view the inside here from 10am to 5pm, and it was very interesting among the many castles in Japan There are good castles in various places, and each one has a different construction and internal structure, so it was great to be able to enjoy looking at the exhibits Please go and visit it once! Kitsuki Castle 16-1 Kitsuki Castleyama, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture 873-0001 Opening hours: 10am to 5pm #0 yen trip

Nestled in Oita Prefecture, Kitsuki is a hidden gem that transports visitors back to Japan’s feudal era. Unlike other samurai districts, Kitsuki’s charm lies in its well-preserved historical layout, where samurai residences line two gentle hills with a merchant district nestled in between. This unique townscape has earned Kitsuki the nickname “Japan’s smallest castle town.” Walking through Kitsuki feels like stepping into an Edo-period painting. The samurai districts on the north and south hills remain largely intact, with traditional wooden houses, stone-paved streets, and beautifully maintained gardens. The town’s sloping roads, such as the famous Suya-no-Saka and Shita-no-Saka, create stunning perspectives that make Kitsuki one of the most photogenic samurai towns in Japan. Visitors can explore the preserved samurai residences, where tatami rooms, wooden verandas, and traditional armor displays offer a glimpse into the life of a high-ranking warrior. At the heart of the town sits Kitsuki Castle, a small yet picturesque fortress perched atop a hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Originally built in the 14th century, the current reconstruction offers panoramic views of the town and coastline. Kitsuki is also known for its deep connection to kimono culture. Many visitors choose to stroll the historic streets in traditional attire, blending seamlessly with the town’s old-world atmosphere. Unlike more crowded destinations like Kyoto, Kitsuki remains quiet and authentic, offering a peaceful journey through Japan’s samurai heritage. #japantrip

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About 20 minutes from Oita Airport 🚗 There is Kitsuki, the only castle town in Japan that is said to be a sandwich-shaped castle town. It is said that the name comes from the shape of the samurai residences on the high ground called Kitadai and Minamidai, which sandwich Tanimachi Street where merchants lived. When you reach the top of the slope, be sure to look back 😊 The samurai residences, cobblestone slopes, and castle town-like streets will make you feel nostalgic, as if you have traveled back in time to an older era. It has been used as a location for movies and dramas, and was certified as the first town in Japan that looks good in kimonos. There is also a service that allows you to enter public facilities for free if you walk around the town in a kimono 😍 There are also kimono rental shops, so it's a great place to make memories 💕 In spring, there is a Hinamatsuri tour, and in autumn, there is the Moon Viewing Festival. I would recommend this along with a stroll around the castle town! ! ……………………………………………………………… 🚃10 minutes by car from Kitsuki Station to the castle town 🚌Oita Airport ▶️Get off at Kitsuki Bus Terminal #Onsen Prefecture Oita #Kitsuki City #Castle Town

Address: Japan, 873-0001 Oita, Kitsuki Getting there: You can take bus to the Kitsuki Chugakko Mae bus stop, and the castle is about 10 minutes walk away. 😬 Highlights: The Kitsuki Castle is a medieval Japanese castle, originally built in 1394. It was lost during the Meiji Period. The present three-tiered main keep was reconstructed in 1970. It is said to be the smallest castle in Japan, comprised of two hills with a valley in between. Standing on top of a plateau by the sea, it offers nice views overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Within the keep is a small museum, exhibiting items related to Kitsuki, such as the belongings of past feudal lords. 😃 Opening hours: 10am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 400yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

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Sophie's Japan Kyushu travel about Japan travel, more people choose Kyoto Kyoto, Tokyo, the classical beauty of Kyoto even higher preserved the architecture and planning of our Tang Dynasty, and Kyushu is the same There is a long history of civilization, and the niche city tour travelers should have little understanding. In fact, the smallest castle in Japan on the edge of the bay in Kitakami, Kitakyushu, and its castle town are said to be the must-see for Asian architects. From Hakata, take the express train to Hagi City JR Train Station for 2 hours, and take the only bus outside the station to the Tsukuba Bus Terminal and walk for 10 minutes. Small castle, entering from the humble park, it takes only 5 minutes to get to the castle. If you have been to Japans national treasure city such as Osaka Castle or Himeji Castle, this white castle is more like a miniature scenic spot. I have to go to the castle tower for 300 yen, and I feel that it is not necessary. Instead, I am more interested in the observatory near the Shimomachi Museum and overlooking the castle tower and the bay on the mountain.