Kitsuki City is a Castle Town located at the base of the Kunisaki Peninsula in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture, with a population of about 26,000 (as of 2023), and is an area where history and nature are in harmony. It is about 20 minutes by car from Oita Airports and has good access, and it retains a strong face of the Castle Town.
In particular, it is known as a "sandwich-shaped castle town" with Samurai residences lined up on Takadai in the north and south and a merchant town in the center, and the scenery is rare in Japan. Spots such as Kitsuki Castle, Samurai residences, and Stone pavement slopes are scattered around where you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period.
It is also popular as a town where you can stroll around wearing a kimono, and you can enjoy an extraordinary experience in the historic Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. In addition, you can enjoy Kitsuki's unique flavors, such as the specialty "Kitsukicha", the Local Local cuisine "Dango Soup", dried shiitake mushrooms, and kabosu.
Enjoy Enjoy sightseeing in Kitsuki City, where the history and culture of the Castle Town and beautiful Nature are woven together!
In particular, it is known as a "sandwich-shaped castle town" with Samurai residences lined up on Takadai in the north and south and a merchant town in the center, and the scenery is rare in Japan. Spots such as Kitsuki Castle, Samurai residences, and Stone pavement slopes are scattered around where you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period.
It is also popular as a town where you can stroll around wearing a kimono, and you can enjoy an extraordinary experience in the historic Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. In addition, you can enjoy Kitsuki's unique flavors, such as the specialty "Kitsukicha", the Local Local cuisine "Dango Soup", dried shiitake mushrooms, and kabosu.
Enjoy Enjoy sightseeing in Kitsuki City, where the history and culture of the Castle Town and beautiful Nature are woven together!
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Today, we will take a walk ☔ around the rainy Castle Town Kitsuki
The rainy season has begun, and there is a heavy rain warning today. In the meantime, I guided a small group customer from Australia and took a walk in the rain in the Kitadai Samurai Residence Street. Here are just a few places you can enjoy on a rainy day.
Please take a look at the scenery that can only be seen in Kitsuki City, and can only be seen on rainy days.
【Isoya Residence】The culture of hospitality seen in the Lord's resting place
At the top of the slope of the accounting hall is the "Rakujutei" of the imperial residence set up as a resting place for the lords. Three of the rooms, the entrance room, the guest room, and the tea room, still remain as the Isoya residence.
The architecture was built in the thirteenth year of culture (1816). After that, Kato Yogoemon, who became the owner, repeatedly expanded and renovated it, and it took its current form.
Just as the role of Rakujutei was "rest", "healing" hospitality is prepared everywhere in the mansion.
The garden is the best representation of this. The view of the garden, which can be seen from every room in the mansion, shows the Commitment and care of this mansion.
Each window frame reflects a different garden scene, and the stylish arrangements extend to the hand water bowls and Ranma. The location of the paving stones placed in the garden, the arrangement and type of trees that have been fully calculated. Throughout the mansion, there is a profound spirit that speaks to us over the past 200 years.
【Isoya Residence】
〒873-0001
大分県杵築市杵築211-1
TEL
0978-63-1488
business hours
10:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed
Year-end and New Year holidays
Entrance Fees
Individuals: Adults 300 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 150 yen
Groups: Adults 240 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 120 yen
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The photo shows the view from the scenery "Suya Slope" representing Kitsuki City ~ Kitadai Samurai Residence Street ~ Ohara Residence Scene of the mansion and garden.
【Suya Slope】A slope that tells a lot of the town
The slope of Suya Slope, which connects the Samurai residence of Kitadai and the merchant town with its impressive earthen walls and stone walls, is a slope with very beautiful stone pavement.
Shihoya's slopes are often introduced as a set, and that's no wonder. These two slopes, which represent Kitsuki, are opposite, and if you go down the slope of Shihoya, you will reach the slope of Suya Slope.
The origin of the name of the slope is closely related to the merchants of Tanimachi.
Shioya Choemon, who ran a liquor store, was a wealthy merchant who prospered greatly in the salt shop (liquor store) that was running at the bottom of the slope from Tanimachi to Minamidai, and then started a vinegar shop business at the bottom of the slope from Tanimachi to Kitadai.
The slopes came to be known as "Shioya (Shihoya) no Saka" or "Suya Slope" because of their respective Squid.
As you can see from this episode, Saka is deeply connected to this town, Gari not only has it connected life and people, but it also connects the Edo period and the present in this way.
Needless to say, the existence of such a slope shines as a valuable personality of Kitsuki.
【Ohara Residence】
A glimpse into the life of a senior samurai in a beautiful old house
Kitadai Samurai Residence Street lined with the ruins of the residences of senior samurai. Among them Suya Slope the Ohara Residence next door is a valuable architectural heritage that even now the lifestyle and atmosphere of the residence of a senior samurai who served as an elder and other important positions.
It has a splendid thatched roof and a beautiful walking Garden in the large garden. Other, there is a wide entrance, the presence of the next room, the bow ceiling, and the waiya. Far from being glamorous, it is simple and solid, and yet the high level of formality can be seen everywhere, and evidence that this was the residence of a high-ranking samurai of high status is left in every corner of the building.
This building is also a space where you can feel and read about the culture of the Edo period, the culture of samurai society, and the care for people. In addition, there are still even now interesting ingenuities, such as the wisdom of valuing things and saving money can be seen in the washing area and the furnace.
☆ The last photo is a service shot.
"The Secret of the Earthen Wall" ~ If you look closely, you can see the structure from the broken part.
On the way to the walk, that? You may also encounter interesting situations such as "N??". We will be posting like this in the future, so please take a look.
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Kitsuki Castle
A landmark towering over the Castle Town Kitsuki
Since its construction in 1394, Kitsuki Castle has watched over this town for 600 years. Although it Castle Keep simulated, the three-tiered Castle Keep towering over the Ruins of the Castle is reminiscent of the appearance of this castle in the past.
Built in the early Muromachi period by the Kitsuki clan on Mount Tai at the mouth of the Yasaka River, the castle was surrounded by natural strongholds such as the Takayama River to the north and Morie Bay to the east.
While the castle changed its location and shape due to subsequent natural disasters and earthquakes, the castle owners were also replaced by the Maeda, Japanese cedar, and Hosokawa clans, and the Ogasawara and Matsudaira clans finally marked the end of the Edo era, and Kitsuki Castle continues to this day without welcoming a new castle owner.
It is said to be important for understanding the actual state of castles in the early Edo period, such as understanding the building composition and structure of the castle before its destruction by the "One Country, One Castle Order" from historical documents and excavation results, and in March 2020, the Ruins of the Castle in the Taishan area and the ruins of the Lord's Palace at the foothills were designated as national historic sites. Some of the stone walls still exist.
Today, the top of the mountain is open to the public as Shiroyama Park, and there is also a stone park where valuable stone structures such as the Kunisaki Pagoda found in various parts of the city are exhibited outdoors.
At the time of the castle's construction, it was named "Kitsuki", but since it was mistakenly written as "Kitsuki" on the shogunate's shuin stamps, it has been changed to "Kitsuki".
It is also known as "Katsuyama Castle" because it withstood the onslaught of the Shimazu for two months.
Inside the castle, valuable items such as items related to the lords are on display, and armor, weapons, and Buddhist statues are on display. You can also enjoy dressing up and taking commemorative photos.
It is visited by many tourists as the final destination of a walk around the Castle Town, and the superb view from the Castle Keep and the comfort of the wind will be a memory of the trip.
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Hello, this is the Kitsuki City Tourism Association!
Kitsuki City, located in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture, is a full of charm Castle Town surrounded by abundant nature. Kitsuki City, with a population of about 26,000 (as of 2023), is There is a at the base of the Kunisaki Peninsula and is easily accessed from Oita Airport.
Kitsuki City is known as the "Castle Town of the Slope" and is characterized by a rare townscape in Japan, with samurai residences spread out on high ground from north to south, arranged across the merchant town in the valley.
In this first COOL JAPAN VIDEO posting, we will deliver plenty of Tourist Information that allows you to fully enjoy Kitsuki City! We will also introduce recommended Spots and exquisite gourmet Information, so be sure to check it out!
【Access to Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】
Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Oita Airports. In addition, it is about 30 minutes by car from Beppu / Yufuin.
Use JR Station is the closest.
Transportation from the station to the Castle Town area by local bus or Taxi and enjoy a historical walk.
There are the sea nearby, the beautiful scenery Unfolds on a sunny day, and it is also popular as a Driving course, so renting a car is also recommended!
【About Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】
While receiving the blessings of the sea and mountains, Kitsuki City has nurtured its own culture over a long history.
Above all, if you walk through the Castle Town, you can feel the good Nostalgic Atmosphere with Samurai Residences and Merchant Towns left everywhere.
If you are interested in the kimono experience and historical walks that are often introduced in Kitsuki City's Tourist Information, please visit.
【Historical background of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】
Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture developed from the Muromachi period to the Edo period, and the townscape of the Edo period still remains Richly preserved, making it an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
It is attractive that you can enjoy the unique scenery and history that other Castle Towns do not have.
In particular, the structure that developed in the form of Samurai residences lined up on the north and south and sandwiched between the Merchant Town in the center is rare in Japan.
This unique townscape of "Castle Town on the Slope" has become one of the reasons why many tourists have visited it in recent years.
【Popular Sightseeing spots in Kitsuki City】
◆Kitsuki Castle
Kitsuki Castle, a symbol of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture, is said to be the smallest Castle Keep in No.1 in Japan, but its charm is said to be a Castle Town with a compact but unusual shape with historical value.
From the high ground of the castle, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Castle Town cityscape and Seto Inland Sea, giving Visitors Impression.
The castle is Open to the public as a Museum and is recommended for history buffs and photography lovers.
◆Suya Slope, Shioya (Shihoya) Slope
Slope with Samurai Residence and other townscapes reminiscent of the scenery of the Edo period.
If you look down from the top of the slope or walk along the Stone pavement slope that connects the high ground, the scenery Unfolds as if you have traveled back in time.
There are many tourists who rent kimonos and stroll around the city, and it is also famous as a photo Spot of the Kitsuki City Tourism Model Course.
◆Kitsuki Castle Shitamachi Area (Samurai Residence, Merchant Town)
It is characterized by a castle town with a very rare topography in Japan, with a group of Samurai Residence Districts spreading out on the high ground from north to south and a merchant town spread out in the valley.
At the Samurai Residence, you can also visiting the site architectural techniques and structures where you can learn about the lifestyles and construction techniques of the time, and the fun of learning about the historical background Unfolds.
Souvenir shops and cafes are also scattered around, so you can enjoy a little Meals and shopping.
◆Ohara Residence
It is known as a presence that represents a corner of the Samurai Residence, and the Charming Garden and the appearance of the old architecture make you feel the history of Kitsuki more deeply.
Please think about the culture of the Castle Town and the lives of the people at that time.
【Kitsuki City's Traditional Culture and Crafts】
In Kitsuki City, traditions representative by samurai residences and Castle Town culture are inherited, while local festivals and performing arts rooted in the locals are also carefully preserved in various places.
Especially in Kitsuki City, which is still deeply connected to kimono culture, you can enjoy the kimono experience.
If you walk in a kimono to blend in with the Castle Town, you will feel as if you are the protagonist of a period drama. In addition, as a kimono Privileges, you can enter the cultural facilities for free, and there are services such as discounts at Privileges Subject shops, so you can stroll around at a great price.
In particular, taking photos on Samurai Residence Street and Shioya Slope is sure to look good on social media.
【Gourmet food in Kitsuki City】
◆Kitsuki tea / Kitsuki black tea
Tea Production around Kitsuki City is characterized by its deep taste and refreshing aroma.
In recent years, it is one of the few domestic black teas
At cafes in the city, you can enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets with Kitsuki tea and matcha.
Why don't you spend a moment of travel while taking a break at a quaint café in Castle Town?
◆Mandarin oranges (citrus fruits)
Kitsuki City is a Mandarin Oranges production area that boasts one of the highest productions in the prefecture. In addition, various varieties are also cultivation, so many people visit to coincide with the citrus season.
◆ Strawberries
Kitsuki City is one of the one of the most strawberry-producing areas in Oita Prefecture, and High quality strawberries are cultivation that take advantage of the warm climate and rich nature environment. Varieties such as "Saga Honoka" and "Belitsu" are especially popular, and are characterized by a good balance of sweetness and acidity, rich Aroma and juiciness. Strawberry picking can also be enjoyed at the tourist farm, and it is popular with many people.
◆Hamo Oyster
Kitsuki City is known as a fisheries for ducks, and Raised in the fast currents of the Bungo Water Channel, the ducks are characterized by their tight flesh and good fat. It is in season from summer to autumn, and you can enjoy its elegant taste with hot water and tempura.
Oyster farming is also thriving, growing in nutrient-rich waters and having a rich umami and creamy texture. Especially in winter, when the Oyster Highway is in season! The store, which serves a variety of dishes such as grilled oysters and steamed oysters, is crowded with many customers.
【Introduction of Events and Festivals in Kitsuki City】
◆Kitsuki Castle Festival (May)
A traditional festival centered on the Castle Town area where Samurai parades and stage events are held like historical picture scrolls.
Local residents and tourists will It will be a lot of fun! together.
◆Kitsuki Tenjin Festival (July)
It is a 300-year-old festival held at Kitsuki Tenmansha Shrine and the Castle Town area, where dancers, drum drummers, mikoshi and festival floats parade through the town of Kitsuki.
◆ Kangetsu Festival (October)
An event to enjoy Tea and the famous moon of mid-autumn in the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of the Castle Town. Lights are lit in the Castle Town, and it is a festival that colors the autumn night in a very fantastic way.
◆Castle Town Kitsuki Walk and Hiina Tour (February ~ March)
Hiina Meguri is held in for about one month. This is an Events around the Hina dolls displayed in Samurai residences and Machiya houses. In the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat full of Edo atmosphere, you can feel the arrival of Spring.
【Tourist Information of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】
Kitsuki City is an attractive town with a townscape full of history, beautiful Nature, and a food culture born from that Nature.
Wear a kimono and walk around the Castle Town, enjoy the spectacular scenery, and enjoy delicious local cuisine. Why don't you experience such a special trip in Kitsuki City?
Plenty of charm awaits your visit.
In the next post, I will introduce Kitsuki that I couldn't write in this post!
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