Usuki Castle Ruins

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The views of the castle town from the restored gates and turrets are breathtaking! Known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, the castle grounds are awash with blossoms in spring.

  • Historic Sites
  • Castle
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Highlights

  1. Views from the restored gates and turrets
  2. Known as a cherry blossom viewing spot
  3. Experience the history of the castle town
  4. Remaining stone walls and earthworks
  5. Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere

Basic Information

Address
Usuki, Usuki-Taneshima, Oita Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Oita
Access
Take the JR Kyushu Hitoyoshi Main Line to Usuki Station, then travel southwest 4.5km. From Usuki Hirakimizu Post Office (about 300m north of the station), take the Oita Bus bound for Miike or Oita Prefectural Government Office. Get off at Usuki Sekibutsu; the bus runs approximately once an hour. Alternatively, from Usuki Station, take the Oita Bus bound for Miike and get off at Usuki Sekibutsu. Note that buses to Oita Prefectural Government Office do not pass through this stop (buses from near Usuki Station pass through Johoku and Usuki City Hall bus stops). From Oita Station, take the Oita Bus from platform 4 in front of Oita Station bound for Usuki and get off at Usuki Sekibutsu. By air/airport bus: From Oita Airport, take the Oita Kotsu Sausu Liner and get off at Usuki Interchange stop. It's a 2.8km southwest walk (about 35 minutes). You can also take a bus from the Oita Bus Hakumakei bus stop, located on National Route 502, slightly west of the interchange. By car: From the Usuki Interchange on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway, take National Route 502 southwest for approximately 3.3km. By bicycle: Rent a bicycle (free) from the Usuki Station Tourist Information Center. It's about a 6.6km one-way ride. Show route
Op.Hours
Open 24 hours
Cld.Days
Open every day
Fee
Free
INFO
Restrooms and parking available.
HP
http://www.city.usuki.oita.jp/docs/2014013100402/

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