Usuki, Historical city in Oita Prefecture, Japan
Description
Usuki is a city in Oita Prefecture on the eastern coast of Kyushu, combining urban areas with rural landscapes. It spans multiple districts where residents live amid a mix of modern infrastructure and traditional structures.
History
The city was officially established in 1950 and received its current form through administrative changes in 2005. This restructuring brought together multiple communities and created the foundation for the city as it exists today.
Culture
The stone Buddha statues from the 12th century show how artistic skill and religious faith shaped the region for centuries. These sculptures still define the character of the place and remind visitors of a deep spiritual tradition.
Practical
The city connects well to other places in the Kyushu region through railways and road networks. Visitors can move around easily and reach main attractions without major difficulty.
Did you know?
During the Edo period, this location served as a major port for regional trade and drew people from many different areas. These trading routes shaped the way people lived and interacted here.
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Ōita Stadium
16.1 km
Usuki Castle
494 m
Usuki Stone Buddhas
5.7 km聖嶽洞穴
18.7 kmFuren Cave
14.4 km
虹澗橋
20.4 km
Ōita Sports Club
16.7 km
Fukura-tenmangū
1.5 km尺間山
13.1 km
龍原寺
1.3 km
Saiki Museum of Doppo Kunikida
20.2 km佐野植物公園
10.4 kmUsuki-jinja
2.6 km狩生鍾乳洞
13.4 km暁嵐の滝
13.7 km
明治橋 (大分県)
15 km法音寺
1.1 kmNogami Yaeko Literature Museum
987 mShimoyama Kofun (Usuki)
1.4 km長興寺
14.8 km
細長橋
18.2 km妙法寺
16.1 km豊後津久見橋
6.6 kmYokoo Shell Mound
14.7 km
Saiki Castle
20.1 km
Saiki toll gate
17.6 kmShakuma-jinja
13.1 km旧臼杵藩主稲葉家下屋敷
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