Kitsuki Castle

3.5

"This castle is considered the smallest in Japan and is located on a plateau near the mouth of the Yasaka River. Built by Kitsuki Yorinao in 1394, the Kanji used for the part of ""Kitsuki"" was different from the one used today at the time of its construction, but because the shogunate vermillion seal had mistakenly been written in different Kanji, the Kanji used on the seal came to be used commonly.. It is also known as Gagyu Castle because the plateau it is on is shaped like a cow lying down, and as Katsuyama Castle because it endured for two months against an attack by the Shimazu. The current castle keep was reconstructed in 1970, and items such as armor used by the castle lords is displayed in the castle museum."

Spot details

Address: Oita Pref. Kitsukishi Kitsuki 16-1 Map
Area: Around Kunisaki Peninsula Area
Phone: 0978624532
Hours: 10:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults400yen, Junior High School Students200yen
Parking Lot: Available(17spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(KITSUKI-kankou)
English Menu: Available (Leaflet Available)
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

English Review!

Reviewed : 2019.01.29

There is an English brochure, but most of the information is in Japanese. However you can try on some real armor and look out over a view of the entire city.
Japans smallest castle

Reviewed : 2019.01.26

Kitsuki Castle is Japan`s smallest castle. It is located on one of the city`s plateaus facing the sea. From there you can have beautiful overlook on the city and the area around. Inside the castle...
Nice view from here

Reviewed : 2018.08.01

Unique location of castle nearby the sea. A panoramic view and picture for the sea is worthwhile a visit. Despite the small size of castle, worth a visit with car or self drive. Parking is free, thus...