Location: Nakatsu
Top Things to do in Nakatsu
10 Sights & Landmarks in Nakatsu That You Shouldn't Miss
Nakatsu is a city on the northern border of Ōita Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan. The city is on the border with Fukuoka Prefecture. Nakatsu was founded on April 20, 1929.
Restaurants in Nakatsu
1. Rakanji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By BobB214 - Sydney, Australia
We caught a bus from Nakatsu and enjoyed a walk through the countryside beside the river with fields of blue flowers. The chairlift to the top is a good alternative to the very steep climb and is a fun experience. At the half way point are gardens that are generally level before the second trip up to the temple. It was very peaceful when we visited and met the resident cat sleeping beside the fish pond. One of the monks with excellent English took time out to talk to us about the temple and recommended we visit a secluded garden behind the temple after the main building. Views from the peak were really spectacular and the feeling of age and quietness was a contrast to the many city temples we had visited. The Rakanji temple is definately worth a visit.
2. Kumohachimangu Shrine
3. Ao Cave Tonnel
4. Nakatsu
5. Nakatsu Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 176 reviews
Nakatsu castle tower is a museum of the Okudaira family, who were hereditary vassals of the Tokugawa family. Priceless heirlooms such as; a weapon that was used at the battle of Nagashino; armor and battle coats passed down and worn by successive generations; and writing in Tokugawa Ieyasu's own hand can be viewed by the general public. In 2011, fuelled by the company charged with upholding the spirit of the Okudaira clan, newly-emerged Nakatsu Castle (Museum of the Okudaira) starts its new life holding a variety of events and projects for the citizens of Nakatsu city.
6. Jishoji Temple Taigado
7. Hitomehakkei
8. Rankan-ji Bridge
9. Bakei Bridge
10. Yabakei Bridge
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