Hiji Castle, Hiji

Name: Hiji Castle
Address: Hiji, Japan

#1 among attractions in Hiji

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles

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Hiji Castle, also known as Yokoku Castle, Aoyagi Castle, and Ukitsu Castle, is a castle located in Hiji, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. The construction of the castle began in 1601, under Kinoshita Nobutoshi's orders, when he was transferred to Hiji from Himeji. The castle was designed by Nobutoshi's brother-in-law, Hosokawa Tadaoki. It holds a strategic location, as it overlooks Beppu Bay. Today, the castle's ruins are a park, though Hiji Elementary School is also located on the grounds. ()

Local name: 日出城 Coordinates: 33°22'0"N, 131°31'55"E

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Hiji Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kitsuki Castle, Hells of Beppu, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Hayami District.

6.5 miNE
Historical place, History museum, Forts and castles
Kitsuki Castle, Kitsuki
165 min walk • Kitsuki Castle is a medieval Japanese castle, restored in 20th century.
5 miSW
Natural attraction, Hot springs, Park
Hells of Beppu, Beppu
129 min walk • The hot spring Hells of Beppu are a nationally designated "Place of Scenic Beauty" in the onsen town of Beppu, Ōita, Japan. The "hells" are for viewing rather than bathing.
4.2 miSW
Universities and schools
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu
108 min walk • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, commonly referred to as APU, is a university in Japan. Ritsumeikan APU was established in April 2000 in Beppu, Ōita, Japan.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Hayami District, Hiji
15 min walk • Hayami is a district located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 35,462 and the density of 163.46 persons per km2. The total area is 216.94 km2.
3.7 miSW
Universities and schools
Beppu Mizobe Gakuen College, Beppu
95 min walk • Beppu Mizobe Gakuen College is a private junior college in Beppu, Ōita, Japan, established in 1986. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1964.
4.7 miSW
33°19'2"N • 131°28'37"E
Mushi-yu Steam Bath, Beppu
120 min walk • Restaurant

Hiji Castle, Hiji

Facts and practical information

Hiji Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kitsuki Castle, Kitsuki

Hells of Beppu, Beppu

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu

Hayami District, Hiji

Beppu Mizobe Gakuen College, Beppu

Mushi-yu Steam Bath, Beppu