Obijo Castle

“Stone walls and a grand gate haunt the hill where Kyushu's 'Little Kyoto' began.”

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Obijo Castle was a mountain castle in Miyazaki prefecture. It was built in the 15th century and prospered together with the castle town of Obi in the Edo period (1600-1867). This is why Obi city with its old streets and merchant houses came to be called the “Little Kyoto of Kyushu”. The keep of Obijo Castle does not remain today, but the great gate and the stone walls were reconstructed and make this an atmospheric spot. There is also a history museum on the site of the castle that exhibits historic artifacts.

Spot NameObijo Castle
Postal Code〒889-2535
Address10 Obi, Nichinan City, Miyazaki
Telephone Number0987-23-1111
Official URLhttps://www.kankou-nichinan.jp/english/spot/obi-castle
KeywordsArt & Architecture, History

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What is Obijo Castle?
Stone walls and a grand gate haunt the hill where Kyushu's 'Little Kyoto' began.
Where is Obijo Castle?
Obijo Castle is located at 10 Obi, Nichinan City, Miyazaki.
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