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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Mameda-machi
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Beppu Jigoku Meguri (hell tour)
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Showa Town
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Futago-ji Temple
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Geo Experience
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Hita Hot Spring
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Sakuradaki Waterfall
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Kitsuki
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Kyushu OLLE (Okubungo Course)
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Kuju region
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Inazumi Underwater Cave
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African Safari
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Usa Jingu Shrine
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Hita Gion Yamaboko (Festival float) Hall
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Oka Castle Ruins
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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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Oita Airport
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Fukashima Island
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Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center
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Rakanji Temple
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Ontayaki no Sato
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Yufuin Hot Spring
