TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER1275 / USUKI

Japan · Oita

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Usuki

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Usuki Castle turret beside Utonokuchi Gate in May 2014臼杵市
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Hi, I’m Tabi!

Explore the turret at Usuki Castle ruins and the former Inaba residence. Check access arrangements for each stop.

This guide covers places within Usuki, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Usuki Castle turret beside Utonokuchi Gate in May 201401

A first-visit stop

Usuki Castle ruins

臼杵城跡

Parts of the castle grounds form a public park. This May 2014 photograph shows the turret beside Utonokuchi Gate, rather than a surviving complete castle. Watch your footing on steps and stone paths.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

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Exterior of the former Inaba residence in August 202402

A first-visit stop

Former Inaba residence

旧臼杵藩主稲葉家下屋敷

Built for the former Inaba lords to stay in Usuki, this residence is shown from outside in August 2024. The city lists restricted admission on 27 October 2026 from noon to 5pm; check notices for your visit.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

View map Official guide

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

The city describes ohan as rice coloured with gardenia fruit. Its accompanying kayaku can contain fish, tofu, vegetables and soy sauce. Ask the restaurant about availability and allergens.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.