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.
Street address
- Nioza, Usuki City, Oita Prefecture
Access
- Around 13 minutes by car from the Usuki Stone Buddhas (approx. 5 km)
Opening Hours
Closed
Website
- http://sekibutsu.com/index.php
Best season
- All year
Point

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