Japan · Oita
A little travel guide with Tabi
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
日出町
Hiji is a town beside Beppu Bay in Oita, with castle ruins and a former domain school. Check approaches and returns from JR Yokoku Station. It is distinct from Hinode town in Tokyo.
This guide covers places within Hiji, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Two different places: start with whichever interests you.
01A first-visit stop
日出城址
Ruins of the castle also called Yokoku Castle, with stone walls and moat remains. The July 2014 photo shows the relocated and restored Kimon turret. Stay out of non-public areas, including the school, and follow walking guidance.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02A first-visit stop
致道館
A former domain school offering a glimpse of local education history, photographed in January 2019. Check current interior access, closures and photography rules.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02 · A LITTLE BITE
Shiroshita karei is the local name for marbled flounder from Hiji. Not every flounder dish qualifies. Check origin, season, availability, preparation and fish allergens.
Official guide03 · YOUR FIRST WALK
Try Yokoku Station → public paths around the castle ruins. Add Chido-kan according to opening arrangements.
Check the walking routeCheck actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.
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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.
