Oka Castle, located in the former Bungo Province, was built in 1185 by Ogata Koreyoshi.
Harajiri Falls is about 120 meters wide and 20 meters high. Its location on the Ogata plain makes it easy for visitors to have a up close view. The beautiful falls in the arch shape was given the nickname as the "Niagara Falls of Japan."
Formed almost 300,000 years ago, Inazumi Underwater Limestone Cave is one of the rarest of its kind due to its limestone composition. The cave is also the largest underwater cave in Japan and is now also opened as a scuba diving site.
The Kuju Mountain Range and Mt Kujū are a part of the Aso-Kuju national park. The 1,700 m Mt. Kuju is one of the "100 Famous Japanese Mountains."
Amano Yasugawara is the sight of a shrine that is said to have been the gathering place of many gods. It is easily accessed from Awano Iwato Jinja Shrine.
Sakura Castle Remains Park is a historical park located close to Sakura station. The castle was home to the Sakura Clan government during the Edo period.
The Ishigakiyama Castle Remains are located in the Higashiyama Ichiyajo Historical Park in Odawara. The castle is closely related to warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Iwatsuki Castle was built in 1478 by Narita Shoto. The ruins are preserved in Iwatsuki Castle Remains Park in Saitama.
Iwamura Castle was the Iwamura Clan's center of power during the Edo period. The castle is also called Kirigajo Castle (Fog Castle) due to the considerable amou
Tsuyama Castle, also known as Kakuzan Castle, was a hirayamajiro (hilltop castle) built in the 1440s. Kakuzan Park, where the castle remains are now located, is
The Obi Castle Remains house several history museums and are located west of Obi station.