They say crossing the Taiko Bridge here brings good luck and wards off bad fortune. What's unique is that the torii gate pillars are square instead of round.
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Michi-no-Eki Ukiha
Located along National Route 201, which runs along the border between Fukuoka and Oita Prefectures, this station sits atop a hill with sweeping views of the Chikugo Plain, making it a popular sightseeing spot. Its striking wooden building, inspired by a traditional kudo-zukuri farmhouse, an architectural style native to Saga and Fukuoka characterized by a roof shaped like a traditional Japanese cooking hearth (kudo) adds to its charm.
Even a random peach I bought here was incredibly fragrant—superior to anything from the supermarket. There are lots of dried fruits and jams too, perfect for souvenirs!
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Tottori Castle Ruins
The site of 'Tottori Castle,' built during the Sengoku period by utilizing the steep terrain of Mt. Kyushozan. During the Edo period, the foothills were developed as the political center of the Tottori Domain. Today, remnants such as stone walls and the base of the main keep remain, and the site has been designated as a national historic site.
Even though Tottori Castle itself is long gone, you can still see some of the stone walls and foundations. It really helps you imagine how grand and impressive it must have been back in the day.
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Katsuo-ji Temple
Surrounded by a quasi-national park, Katsuo-ji Temple in Minoh is an ancient temple founded in the Nara period with a history spanning about 1,300 years. Its vast 65-acre grounds include the main hall and temple gate rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyori, as well as San-Po Kojin-do, believed to be Japan's first shrine dedicated to Kojin. After prayers offered here led to an emperor's recovery from illness, it became known as the temple that triumphed over the emperor and was revered by generations of warriors.
Inside the temple, you'll find lots of small Daruma dolls on display. These Daruma symbolize people's wishes and prayers.