Oka Castle

Taketa is a city in Oita, Japan.

See

• Oka Castle (岡城). Fortifications were first built here in 1145 and saw some conflict but it was not a full-fledged castle until Hideshige Nakagawa built and expanded it in 1594. The castle survived until the Meiji Period when it was ordered to be torn town. They removed all the structures during that time but the walls were left and remain there today. The ruins are impressive and large, spanning two peaks viewable from one another. The castle is listed as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles, is one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, and is also a popular place to view autumn foliage. (updated Nov 2024)

Do

Nagayu Onsen

Nagayu Onsen (長湯温泉) is reknowned as the top carbonated hot spring in Japan. It has a large amount of natural carbon dioxide and is classified as a carbon dioxide spring, a rarity in the world.

• Lamune Onsen. 10:00-22:00. One of the most popular Nagayu Onsen daytrip spots. ¥500 for public onsen, ¥2000 for 1 hour private onsen. (updated Nov 2024)

Go next

• Bungo-Ono
• Yufu
• Oita
• Kokonoe
• Aso
• Ubayama
• Takamori
• Minami-Aso
• Minami-Oguni