Nioza Historical Road
This townscape was chosen as one of the Top 100 City Landscapes by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism. Nioza, the front yard of Usuki Castle, is located on a hill made of tuff, hardened volcanic ash from Mount Aso, and the road was created by shaving away the rocks in places. The vestiges unique to a castle town remain throughout the narrow alleyways here; entering from the crossroads you will find rows of high-class samurai residences, and should you climb up from the Tamachi side there is a multitude of temples. Around 20,000 bamboo lanterns line the stone-paved streets during Usuki Takeyoi, a festival held in early November each year, creating a fantastical atmosphere.
More Information about Nioza Historical Road
Street address
- Nioza, Usuki City, Oita Prefecture
About OITA Access
- Around 13 minutes by car from the Usuki Stone Buddhas (approx. 5 km)
Opening Hours
Closed
Best season
- All year
Point
Spots around
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Kitchom san Village Green Tourism
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Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center
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Oka Castle Ruins
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Usa Jingu Shrine
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Ontayaki no Sato
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Beppu Jigoku Meguri (hell tour)
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Fukashima Island
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Showa Town
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Hita Hot Spring
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Rakanji Temple
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Yufuin Hot Spring
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Ao-no-domon Tunnel
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Inazumi Underwater Cave
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Hita Gion Yamaboko (Festival float) Hall
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Geo Experience
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Kyushu OLLE (Okubungo Course)
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Usuki Stone Buddhas
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Kitsuki
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Sakuradaki Waterfall
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Mameda-machi
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Yaba Gorge, Nakatsu (Red autumnal leaves)
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Kuju region
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Oita Airport
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African Safari
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Futago-ji Temple
