Kitsuki Castle

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Kitsuki Castle stands proudly on a high hill protruding into Morie Bay, serving as the symbolic, prestigious master fortress of "Japan's smallest castle town," surrounded by beautiful ocean and moats. The current castle tower commands a grand panorama view overlooking the blue ocean of the endless Beppu Bay and the beautiful streetscapes of the Sandwich Castle Town, deeply shaking global travelers' souls. Inside the castle, valuable historic items like armor and swords conveying samurai's noble pride are carefully exhibited, deeply stimulating travelers' intellectual curiosity. Beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and the blue sky show a perfect traditional Japanese harmony, making it a mandatory scenic master spot to experience the noble samurai history romance and natural beauty with all five senses.

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杵築市観光協会　杵築城

杵築市観光協会　杵築城

Kitsuki City Tourist Association

Kitsuki Castle

Address
16-1 Kitsukijoyama, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture
Website
https://kit-suki.com/pages/34/
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