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Usuki Samurai District (Nioza Historic Road) 臼杵武家屋敷跡（二王座歴史の道）
Stone-paved lanes of Usuki's old castle town, lined with temples and Edo-period residences, with no modern signage to spoil the view.
HoursOpen at all times (individual buildings have their own hours)
PriceFree
Getting thereUsuki Station (JR Nippo Line), 15 min walk
Time needed1.5 hours
Best timeEarly November during the Usuki Takeyoi bamboo lantern festival
AddressNioza, Usuki, Oita
Websiteusuki-kanko.com
About
At the centre of Usuki's samurai quarter is the Nioza Historic Road, a winding 200 m lane cut through rock and lined with temple walls and old houses. Hacchō-ōji, a parallel shopping street, sells sweets, crafts and local soy products, and Ryugenji's three-storey pagoda is nearby.
Highlights
- Nioza Historic Road's stone lanes
- Edo-period residences and temples
- Hacchō-ōji shopping street
- Ryugenji three-storey pagoda
Tips
- Combine with the Usuki Stone Buddhas and a fugu lunch
- Rental bicycles are available at the Usuki tourist plaza
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