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Photography in Kitsuki – Most Gorgeous Spots to Look Out For
Japan’s only sandwich castle town, Kitsuki (杵築) is certainly a hidden photography haven. Boasting samurai residences from the 17th century Edo period (Edo Jidai/江戸時代), it presents a wonderful spot for those wishing to dwell into the samurai (侍) world. Furthermore, its secluded location allows for a peaceful surrounding while presenting plenty of wonderful photo opportunities to discover. It is relatively easy to snap a photo without having other tourists photobombing your shots. Without reservation, here are my personal favourite photography spots (and selfies too) in this little castle town. Kitsuki Castle Grounds What better way to start the list than to introduce Kitsuki’s mascot, Kitsuki Castle (Kitsuki-jō/杵築城). The castle holds…
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Kitsuki Castle – A Complete Travel Guide To Japan’s Smallest Castle
Welcome back fellow travelers. Previously, we covered the hidden history together with the tragedy behind Kitsuki Castle (杵築城), Japan’s smallest castle. Subsequently, the castle was nearly forgotten throughout the passage of time. Fortunately, in 1970, the local council of Kitsuki (杵築) decided to rebuild the castle keep and later turned it into the town’s mascot. Did you know this little castle holds a treasure that very few people know about? Join me as today, we will be exploring the treasure that Kitsuki Castle holds dearly. Exploring Kitsuki Castle About Kitsuki Castle Located 25 km from the city of Beppu (別府) in the island of Kyushu (九州), the castle is located…
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The History of Kitsuki Castle – Japan’s Smallest Castle
Fellow travelers, let me first introduce to you Kitsuki Castle (杵築城), the smallest castle in Japan with a hidden history. A tiny castle with a mini overlooking a small samurai town, it certainly lives up to its tiny reputation. Even the founders of the castle are a relatively minor clan when compared to its brethren. Located 25 km from the city of Beppu (別府) of Kyushu (九州), Kitsuki Castle stands among the attractions in this charming sandwich caste town. The beautiful Kitsuki Castle hidden from afar, similarly to its relatively unknown history. The History of Kitsuki Castle Regardless, the castle played an important part in Kitsuki’s founding. Also it served…
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Kitsuki – A Comprehensive Travel Guide to the Sandwich Castle Town
Imagine a neighbourhood where samurai (侍) clans lived together as opposite neighbours. Introducing Kitsuki (杵築), a relatively authentic mini castle town, with a reputation as the hidden Little Kyōto (京都) in Kyushu (九州). Located in the Kunisaki peninsula (国東半島) in Kyushu, the town lies along the coast facing the Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海). It is the only sandwich castle town in Japan. To clarify its nickname, firstly, this town does not specialise in sandwiches. Instead, the town has a unique townscape of having two samurai districts on its hills; both of them sandwiching a commercial district in the middle. Yet, Kitsuki (杵築) remains relatively unknown due to its rural location…
