2025 Kitsuki Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

[M.MIURA] Established 25 years ago. Exquisite southern French cuisine by a chef who trained at a three-star restaurant in France 🇫🇷✨ The fluffy local conger eel quiche is served with a colorful green rapeseed flower sauce. The wild kuruma prawns are cooked through, but still plump and almost alive✨ The soup, which is clearly made with care, is a blend of daikon mochi and root vegetables⭐️ The fish and meat are cooked to perfection🔥 The sauce is deep! I felt happy by the time I finished eating😊 Four courses for both lunch and dinner. 5,500 yen, 11,000 yen, 16,500 yen, 22,000 yen. This time, I chose the 5,500 yen course, which included fish and meat dishes of this quality! I'm amazed❤️ In a calm atmosphere, the owner's mother serves the food. Although she's not as sophisticated as a waiter, she feels warm. It's a place in the middle of nowhere in Kitsuki, but we drove there just for this restaurant 🚗 Located about 15 minutes by car from Oita Airport! Recommended for before or after a flight ⭐️ 📍Address: 1807-5 Morie, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00 Reservation required 15 minutes by car from Oita Airport 🚗 If you take the bus, it's right at the "Morie" stop on the Kuniki Line 🚌 About an hour by car from Oita Station 🚗 #Kitsuki #OitaGourmet #MichelinOita #MichelinKumamotoOita #Spring0yenTrip

[Hinata-ya] A beautiful triangle-shaped, lively okoze🐟 The sashimi is elegant with its unique crisp texture. The kuruma shrimp has a sweet aroma when you bite into it♪ Locally caught fish dishes such as sea bream and yellowtail are also available. Okoze is poisonous, but it is a specialty store, so you can feel safe⭐️ The room we were shown to is an old building, but it is a very spacious Japanese-style room with 12 tatami mats plus a corridor like a veranda, and you can open the sliding doors to go to the washroom and toilet⭐️ Beppu Bay is outside the window✨ There is no elevator, so you have to go up and down a very steep staircase. You also have to use the stairs to go to the bath. Nakai-san was always there to take care of us, and it was a homely atmosphere 🏠 💰Price per person: 14,300 yen for one night with two meals 📍Location: 4776-4 Morie, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture #Kitsuki #Oita #OitaTrip #0YenTripNovember

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

#kitsuki are among the best preserved #samuraitown in #japan.The samurai lived on the highest ground in the north (kita dai) and south (minami dai) of the city, and on both sides of the castle, while the lower segments were occupied by the merchants. #unforgetabletrip #scenicspotguide #happynewyear

#kitsukicastle is Japan`s smallest castle. It is located on one of the city`s plateaus facing the sea. #kyushu #japan #travelinspiration #castle

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

KITSUKI TERRACE 4785 Morie, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture Opening hours 10:30-16:00 Last order 15:30 Closed / Irregular Number of seats / 108 seats Parking / 60 cars Located along National Route 213 "Kitsuki Oyster Highway" in Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture, this is one of the largest oyster huts in Japan, overlooking Morie Bay with its beautiful sunset. It has a modern atmosphere and is fully equipped with parking. In addition to oysters, you can enjoy delicious seafood and kamameshi! Terrace users can receive a coupon, so you can enjoy crepes from the adjacent kitchen car for a discounted price as a dessert after your meal! The price is 1,540 yen (tax included) for about 1 kg of oysters 3,300 yen (tax included) for seafood platter There are also single menus! #Seasonal places in Japan #Oita #Oyster hut

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

#JapanAirlineEvent A small town in Oita #KitsukiMusaMura A place where the town where the samurai lived 400 years ago is preserved intact A calm and quiet place~ But the Kitsuki shopping street seen from above has a different feel It seems like I saw and heard my father's bright laughter for the first time in 20 years. This is my first trip with my parents, and I regret not coming sooner~ #JapanAirlineEvent #KyushuTravel

Thought I had seen all the sunrises and sunsets Until I met Oita... Sharing two stunning scenic spots! ⛩️ Hachiman Nada Shrine Located in the center of Nada Beach, the main hall of the shrine is on an island off the coast, and the torii gate stands majestically on the reef. From a distance, it looks like a fairyland rising from the sea 🌊 The most special thing here is that two of the three gods are goddesses! Therefore, it is also known as the holy place of fate, love, and reunion 💕 In addition, I strongly recommend waiting for a sunrise! The moment the sun slowly rises from the sea level, with the torii gate standing in the sea, it is simply a stunning view! The orange morning sun makes the whole picture super dreamy ✨ solemn and sacred, really worth getting up early. 📍 Address: Nada 229, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture 🌅 Sunset at Matama Beach Exclusive to Oita Prefecture! The sunset can be seen falling into the sea level. On a clear evening, the whole sky is dyed crimson, the orange sunset is reflected on the water, and finally slowly sinks into the center, a dreamlike scene that is intoxicating. Because of its stunning sunset scenery, it has been reported by TV programs many times, and it has been selected as one of the 🏆 "Japan's Top 100 Sunsets". Even at the lowest tide, Matama Beach will not dry up completely, leaving a shallow tidal beach. 📸 Photography tips The shallow tidal beach and the golden water surface under the sunset are intertwined, capturing a dreamy photo! 📍 Address: Usuno, Bungotakada City, Oita Prefecture, Matama Beach This is probably the legendary stunning view! The moment the sun sets, the whole world is quiet 🌅

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Oita Agricultural Park is a large agricultural park with a variety of trees and flowers. There is a field of kochia flowers, which is a highlight for tourists visiting the city during the time when the leaves of the kochia change from green to red in the fall, from October to November. After that, they turn brown and form round bushes. This agricultural park is located in Oita, Fukuoka, Japan. #oita #fukuoka #kyushu #japan

This time I found three golf courses in Beppu, one of which is Beppu Golf Club. This is a club with almost a hundred years of history, the club has two 18 holes, this time we chose the course, the fairways of this course are relatively wide and flat, the maintenance of fairways and greens is quite good. However, perhaps it is the peak season for playing, there are also many tourists and local customers coming to play, so the speed of playing is relatively slow, the first nine holes took three hours to finish 😅 The package we booked includes lunch, and after various taxes, it is only 6000 yen per person, very very great value⭐️ #Japan Golf Trip

"Ohara Residence" A large, magnificent samurai residence that represents Kitsuki! It was originally the residence of a high-ranking samurai who served as a chief retainer, so you can feel the high-status lifestyle there! Inside the residence, the kind staff explained every nook and cranny to us, and we learned a lot! In autumn, the leaves of the trees in the garden turn red, making it a well-known spot for beautiful autumn foliage! ----Ohara Residence 📍: 207 Kitsuki, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture🚗: Approximately 20 minutes by car from Hayami IC on the Higashi Kyushu Expressway (via Hinode Bypass and Oita Airport Road)🅿️: Available🚃: Approximately 15 minutes by bus from Kitsuki Station on the JR Nippo Main Line🕐: 10:00-17:00💤: Open all year round---- #Oita #Kitsuki #OitaTrip #OitaTourism #KitsukiCastleTown #PhotoSpot2024

"Daino-chaya Sweets Shop" The Nomi Residence is one of the samurai residences in Kitsuki Castle Town. You can see the advanced architectural techniques of the late Edo period and a beautiful Japanese garden! Daino-chaya is located inside this prestigious samurai residence, the Nomi Residence! You can enjoy matcha green tea, sweets, and lunch and spend an elegant time here! Be sure to stop by on your way to explore the streets of Kitsuki! ◎Cake set 847 yen◎Matcha set 726 yen◎Shokado bento 1573 yen ---------------------------------Sweets shop Dainochaya 📍: 208-1 Kitsuki, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture🚗: About 20 minutes by car from Hayami IC on the Higashi Kyushu Expressway (via Hinode Bypass and Oita Airport Road)🅿️: Available🚃: About 15 minutes by bus from Kitsuki Station on the JR Nippo Main Line🕐: 10:00-16:00💤: Wednesdays (Nomi Residence is open all year round) --------------------------------- #Oita #Kitsuki #OitaTrip #OitaTourism #NomiResidence #KitsukiCastleTown #ArchitectureAndCulture #FuriTabi

"Kitsuki Castle Town" There are several castle towns in Oita Prefecture, but Kitsuki Castle Town is very attractive because the Edo scenery remains in a quiet atmosphere! ~ ... 🕐: 10:00-16:00 💤: Wednesdays (For rental reservations and details, please visit the website) "Moon Viewing Festival" The Moon Viewing Festival is held every autumn! The gentle light of the moon and lanterns illuminates the samurai houses and stone pavement, creating a fantastical world that is different from the daytime! *Last year: October 28th, 17:00-21:00 (For details on the event, please visit the website) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's great to visit lively tourist spots with many people, but it's also very interesting to quietly stroll through the town and feel the history! ------------------------Kitsuki (Kitsuki Castle Town)📍: Kitsuki, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture🚗: About 20 minutes by car from Hayami IC on the Higashi Kyushu Expressway (via Hinode Bypass and Oita Airport Road)🅿️: Yes🚃: About 15 minutes by bus from Kitsuki Station on the JR Nippo Main Line------------------------#Oita #Kitsuki #OitaTrip #OitaSightseeing #KitsukiCastleTown #FuriTabi #ArchitectureAndCulture

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Oita Prefecture 🫧 Kitsuki City Masutaya A rice ball specialty store that opened in 2021 next to Suya no Saka, a landmark of Kitsuki City You can enjoy freshly made rice balls with a gentle taste The second floor is a temporary accommodation facility The softly made rice balls are made after receiving an order, and although they are large, they are light and can be eaten in one go... The price range is also relatively reasonable, which is nice Popular menu items seem to sell out early 🚗/171 Kitsuki, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture ⏰/10:00-16:00 #Sakura2024 #OitaPrefecture #RiceBalls #RiceBallSpecialtyStore #KitsukiCity

Nemophila is in full bloom at Ruru Park in Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture! The blue nemophila against the blue sky is beautiful✨ The poppies were also in full bloom in the park! The large grounds have playground equipment, rental bicycles, a mini zoo, and swan boats, so you can play all day. There are many elderly people walking around the park and exploring the botanical gardens, so it is a place that can be enjoyed by people of all ages😆 There are also places to get snacks and a kids' space, making it a very fulfilling place. There are events held almost every week on the large lawn, and it is always bustling😊 #OitaTourism #Oita #KitsukiCity #RuruPark

@azu_grm ◁◁◁See other spots 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Oita Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸Kitsuki City Kitsuki City is about 30 minutes from Oita Airport. I thought I'd like to stop by somewhere before flying back, so I went there, and it was a fun area to walk around, as it seems to have flourished as a castle town. If you go up the stone-paved slope, you will find a group of samurai houses that retain the atmosphere of the Edo period. It is a charming castle town that has been certified as the first "historical townscape that looks good in kimono" in the country. It's a wonderful location that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time. You can also eat while walking around. The weather was nice, so I got some takeout rice balls and went to the observation deck? I ate there◎ I didn't have time this time, but it seems there is a "Kitsuki Town Walking Plan" that includes a ticket to enter three public tourist and cultural facilities in the city and a 500 yen coupon to be used at participating stores in the city. 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #Sakura2024 #Walkingaroundthecity #Castletown #Trip #Oita #Oitatourism #Oitatrip #Kyushu

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

#2024Travel Wish In 2023, I visited Kitsuki Castle Town in Fukuoka, which was once the residence of famous Japanese samurai. When I was a child, I had a superficial understanding of the samurai spirit. I just felt it was scary and thought that the final fate of the samurai was to commit seppuku. The more I learned about Japanese history, the more I realized that samurai were an indispensable part. This very historically significant Kitsuki Castle Town is a place worth traveling thousands of miles to learn about the history of the samurai. As we enter 2024, I most hope to visit Spain, and I have a strong desire to explore Madrid and Barcelona. 😄

The Matsuo River is famous for its clear water and beautiful natural environment. I stepped into the boat and rowed leisurely, the river water gently brushing the bottom of the boat. The river scenery here is picturesque and refreshing. ⛵️🏞️ The atmosphere of the river is full of tranquility and relaxation. I wandered along the river, enjoying the flowers and plants along the bank and the singing of birds. This was an adventurous moment of dancing with nature, which made me feel the freshness of the river and the charm of nature again. 🛶🌊 The Matsuo River is an adventure of leisurely paddling and refreshing river flow, the scenery here is full of tranquility and beauty. If you also want an adventure journey connected with nature, you might as well find a suitable time to take an adventure trip along the Matsuo River! ⛵️🏞️🌊 #Japanese and Korean urban attractions

#Japan must-visit check-in spots Kitsuki City in Fukuoka is a famous city in the Japanese Warring States Period. It is full of Edo style and is known as Little Kyoto. The famous samurai lord's "Buke House" has been completely preserved. There are many other samurai houses, some of which are free to visit, and some are charged. If you want to learn about the history of Japanese samurai, you can't miss the famous "Castle Tower" for defensive castles. It has now been converted into a historical archive, which displays a lot of samurai armor, equipment, weapons, family information, and other historical information. The streets of the Edo period are preserved here. Wearing a kimono 🎎 and strolling here 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ is unique. Another function is that you can visit all the samurai houses in a kimono 🎎, all for free ✌️ but you must remember to make an appointment 🫡

Cafe Restaurant Aozora 1312-1 Kitsuki, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture Castle Town Kitsuki A little ways away, there is a relaxing old-style cafe. At first glance, it looks like a cafe in a house, but there is a sign, so trust it and go in! There is also a parking lot🚗 The interior of the store has a warm wooden feel, and faded manga and other things add a nice touch🙆🏻‍♀️ The menu includes rice dishes, pasta, and desserts, so you can enjoy it at lunch or as a cafe. It uses seasonal ingredients, so it is recommended to go at different times of the year! #OitaPrefecture #Kitsuki #Old-styleCafe

About 20 minutes by car from Oita Airport 🚗 This wonderful town is located in a great location that is not an exaggeration to call the gateway to Oita Prefecture 🥰🌿 This castle town, with its samurai residences lined up on two hills on the north and south, feels like a time slip into the Edo period 😚 The atmosphere of these stone-paved slopes is indescribable 😆 What's more, interestingly, the names are also unique, such as "Suya no Saka" (Sugar Hill) and "Ameya no Saka" (Candy Hill) 😁 The area is rich in nature, so insect repellent is a must at this time of year 👍🏻 The lush nature of summer is nice, but it's a wonderful spot that can be enjoyed in all four seasons ☺️❤️ #OitaTourism#Kitsuki #BeautifulSights #CastleTown #777

Masudaya is located in Kitsuki Castle Town, about 20 minutes by car from Oita Airport. 😄 This is an onigiri shop that fits in with the nostalgic atmosphere of the town. 😚🍙 The top of the large onigiri is packed with ingredients. 😆 The moment I took a bite, the fluffy rice spread throughout my mouth, and I felt the care and kindness of the shop. 🥺 The miso in the miso soup and the moromi mash for the onigiri ingredients are from the miso shop next door, and the rice is from the rice shop across the street. 👀🌱 There's a souvenir shop in the back, and the upper floors are a family-friendly inn. 😄 Not only are the onigiri delicious, but the pickles and potato salad are also delicious. ❕ The entire Kitsuki townscape is beautiful, and the cobblestone slope was the best photo spot. 📸 〒873-0001 171 Kitsuki, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture 1F🌈 10:00-16:00 #OitaTourism#OitaGourmet #Kitsuki #OitaTourism #777

Address - 208-1 Kitsuki, Oita 873-0001, Japan Ambience/Location - Japanese style restaurant and sweets with nature view, clean, quiet Highlights - Old Japanese style house Average price per person - 500-1000 ¥ Score - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Kitsukit #Japan #Restaurant