Castle & Palace · Saiki
Saiki Castle Ruins 佐伯城跡
Mountaintop castle shaped like a crane in flight, with the surviving San-no-maru gate and stone walls above Saiki.
HoursAlways open
PriceFree
Getting thereJR Saiki Station, 5 min by taxi
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeSpring
Address1-chome Otemachi, Saiki, Oita 876-0835
About
Mori Takamasa built Saiki Castle on 144 m Shiroyama in 1606; its outline looked like a crane spreading its wings. The keep burned early, but the San-no-maru Yaguramon gate and stone walls remain, and trails lead to views over Saiki town and the bay. Continued 100 Fine Castles.
Highlights
- Continued 100 Fine Castles
- Surviving San-no-maru gate
- Cherry blossoms and azaleas
Tips
- 20-30 min hike to the summit
- Taxi 5 min from JR Saiki Station
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