Usuki in a southeastern part of Oita was prosperous under the rule of the Feudal Lord Sorin Otomo in the 16th century who built the Usuki Castle there.
Nioza, located to the southwest of the Usuki Castle, is a chic street lined with white walls and stone walls.
Usuki Sekibutsu is located in hills 4 km away from the downtown area.
Although he has lived in Beppu for the past 3 years, this is the first time for him to visit Usuki City.
It's the first time for me to visit Usuki though I have been in Oita for 3 years.
I was also impressed by the people in Usuki since they seem to know the value of their city's heritage and look after the old Japanese buildings and castle really well.