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Usa Jingu Shrine
Usa Jingu Shrine, which has been standing for over 1,300 years, is the head shrine of the Hachiman shrines scattered across Japan, and has a long history.
Its main pavilions are national treasures, one of the pavilions is designated as an important cultural asset, and the torii gates are of cultural importance.The vermilion structures stand out in the forest of red-bark oak trees, and you can take a stroll while enjoying sceneries that change with the seasons.
17minutes by Car
A Stroll through Showa Town Shopping Street ⇒ Bungotakada Showa Town Shopping Street
Bungotakada Showa Town is a recreation of shopping streets from the mid-Showa period (1955-1964), with remnants of the nostalgic Showa era.Visit the shopping street where you can feel the atmosphere of the Showa period and the warmth of shop owners.
22 minutes by car
Kumano Magaibutsu Stone Buddha Statues
Kumano Magaibutsu: Two of the largest stone Buddha statues in Japan and Important Cultural Properties of Japan
30 minutes by Car
A Stroll Through Kitsuki Castle Town
Kitsuki is a hilly castle town where the atmosphere of the Edo period (1603-1867) is still strong.
Old samurai residences are located along the hills on the north and south sides of Kitsuki Castle, and the merchant’s street runs along the valley in between the hills.Kitsuki City has restaurants that offer oysters, conger pike, and local Oita specialties.
