Departing from your hotel in Beppu, this day tour takes you on a cultural journey through northern Kyushu. Begin at Usa Jingu, one of Japan’s most important shrines, with over 1,300 years of history. Continue to Bungo-Takada’s Showa Town, where retro streets and shops bring back the nostalgic charm of mid-20th-century Japan. Finally, explore Kitsuki Castle Town, a beautifully preserved samurai district that reflects the spirit of the Edo period. This tour offers a well-rounded mix of spirituality, culture, and history in a relaxed walking experience.
- Visit Usa Jingu Shrine, the head shrine of 40,000 Hachiman shrines nationwide - Stroll Bungo-Takada’s nostalgic Showa-era streets lined with...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Private Charter Car
Usa Shrine and Stroll Retro Streets and Kitsuki Castle Town
Usa
About
Departing from your hotel in Beppu, this day tour takes you on a cultural journey through northern Kyushu. Begin at Usa Jingu, one of Japan’s most important shrines, with over 1,300 years of history. Continue to Bungo-Takada’s Showa Town, where retro streets and shops bring back the nostalgic charm of mid-20th-century Japan. Finally, explore Kitsuki Castle Town, a beautifully preserved samurai district that reflects the spirit of the Edo period. This tour offers a well-rounded mix of spirituality, culture, and history in a relaxed walking experience.
- Visit Usa Jingu Shrine, the head shrine of 40,000 Hachiman shrines nationwide - Stroll Bungo-Takada’s nostalgic Showa-era streets lined with...
Usa Jingu in Usa City, Oita Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most significant Shinto shrines, with a history of around 1,300 years. As the head shrine of over 40,000 Hachiman shrines nationwide, it enshrines Hachiman, the god of war and protector of Japan and the imperial family. Renowned for its distinctive architecture and deep historical roots, the shrine has been a major religious and cultural center since the Nara period.
1 hour
2
Showa no Machi
Showa Town in Bungo-Takada City is a nostalgic shopping street that recreates the vibrant atmosphere of Japan’s 1950s–60s Showa era. With retro shops, signs, and historic buildings, it offers a step back in time. Many stores showcase cherished items and sell traditional goods, making it a popular place to experience Japan’s past daily life and culture.
※Some facilities within Showa Roman-kura require an admission fee.
30 minutes
3
Kitsuki Castle Town
Kitsuki Castle Town, built around a 14th-century castle, is a beautifully preserved historic district. With traditional samurai residences, merchant shops, and narrow streets, it captures the atmosphere of the Edo period and offers a glimpse into Japan’s feudal past.
