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
Access
- Around 13 minutes by car from the Usuki Stone Buddhas (approx. 5 km)
Opening Hours
Closed
Best season
- All year
Point

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Kitchom san Village Green Tourism
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Usuki Stone Buddhas
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Yaba Gorge, Nakatsu (Red autumnal leaves)
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Ao-no-domon Tunnel
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Sakuradaki Waterfall
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Showa Town
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African Safari
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Kyushu OLLE (Okubungo Course)
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Inazumi Underwater Cave
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Kitsuki
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Hita Hot Spring
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Usa Jingu Shrine
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Ontayaki no Sato
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Yufuin Hot Spring
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Geo Experience
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Hita Gion Yamaboko (Festival float) Hall
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Rakanji Temple
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Oka Castle Ruins
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Mameda-machi
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Kuju region
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Futago-ji Temple
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Fukashima Island
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Beppu Jigoku Meguri (hell tour)
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Oita Airport
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Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center