Kitsuki

The quaint castle town from Edo era Kitsuki is the castle town of the lord Matsudaira. In the castle, they show a lot of mementos of the lord of the clan and so on. There is a stone statues park in Shiroyama-koen Park. There is an atomosphere of the good old days of the castle town with old samurai residences and temples.

Sightseeing places in Kitsuki

Kitsuki castle

They show a lot of mementos of the lord of the clan and so on. The view from the penthouse of the castle is must-see!

Ohara-tei

A chief retainer Ohara’s old house. This old residence has the admirable roof, the gorgeous entrance and elegant garden.

Suya no Saka

The beautiful stone slope from the old samurai residences to the town of merchants.

Kanjo-ba no Saka

The gentle slope and the large stairs are designed for horses and the palanquin bearers.

Old samurai residences

Many historians repute this quaint old town as the most beautiful castle town in Japan.