Akizuki Castle Ruins (Prefectural Historic Site)

"Located around 20 minutes' drive from the Amagi Interchange of the Oita Expressway, Akizuki Castle was constructed during the Sengoku (Warring States) period (1467-1615) as a Hirajiro site (a castle built on flat ground, rather than on a hill) to serve as the residence of the Akizuki family. Only part of the original castle remains today; the site of the demolished castle was used to build Suiyo Shrine, dedicated to Kuroda Nagaoki, the first lord of the Akizuki-Kuroda domain. Kuromon (""Black Gate"") that served as the main gateway to the Castle was relocated to a site on the processional pathway leading up to Suiyo Shrine; the area near the gate is famous for its beautiful autumn foliage. The area in front of the Nagaya-mon Gate-the only part of the castle that survives in its original position-is the venue for Akizuki Nochi no Hina event, held on the day of Chrysanthemum Festival (the 9th day of the 9th lunar month), when around 250 Hina dolls are put on display. Sugi no Baba Street, the road that leads up to the Castle site, features a 500 meter-long avenue of cherry trees."

Spot details

Akizuki Castle Ruins (Prefectural Historic Site)

Address: Fukuoka Pref. Asakurashi Akidukinotori Map
Area: Asakura Area
Phone: 0946246758
Hours: Open all day
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Tour fee] Free
Parking Lot: Not available
*Please use the nearby Charge parking lot.
Autumn Monday parking lot (Cars 120 spaces) Fee Friday:Cars 400 yen, Microbus 1,300 yen, Large bus 2,500 yen
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Public Not available line LAN Asakura Free Wi-Fi near the public toilet in front of Nagayamon)
Note: *The phone will connect to the Asakura Tourist Association.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes