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Niozaza District, Usuki

Oita · Usuki · Architecture

Japanese name: 臼杵 二王座歴史の道

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Niozaza District, Usuki
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WHAT TO DONiozaza District, Usuki

A lane cut through a tuff hill, with temples and samurai houses on both banks - a town carved out of the ground.

WHEREOita

South · Usuki

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A lane cut through a tuff hill, with temples and samurai houses on both banks - a town carved out of the ground.

About this place

Usuki (臼杵市, Usuki-shi) is a city located on the east coast of Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023, the city had an estimated population of 34,155 in 14538 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km². The total area of the city is 868.02 km2 (335.14 sq mi). It is famous for its Usuki Stone Buddhas, a National Treasure, and its soy sauce production.

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Founded / opened:Edo period Highlights / collection:Cutting through tuff, Samurai residences and temple Genre:Architecture

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