Title: Hiji Castle in Hiji | Expedia.co.uk [Hiji Castle Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiji-Castle-Hotels.0-l553248621579082937-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Hiji](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hiji.d6139481.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hiji](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hiji.d6139481.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hiji Castle Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hiji-Castle.d553248621579082937.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hiji Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiji.d6139481.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hiji Castle ![Hiji Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621579082937/f6ead580-da92-44b7-bf67-8673b3ee9f70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hiji Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621579082937/f6ead580-da92-44b7-bf67-8673b3ee9f70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hiji Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621579082937/e5199c66-9336-460f-b1e6-a1076a8a4d71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oita which includes a river or creek and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621579082937/58dc5825-f63f-4a81-b687-17e4ebfe2035.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hiji Castle featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621579082937/54fab6fe-1c75-4e90-93fe-a1fe69217d70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hiji Castle Activities [Hiji travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiji.dx6139481) --- --- #### Read the framed map and browse a set of ruins for clues about the once-glorious design of this castle from the Edo period. Hiji Castle consists of the remains of a 17th-century fortification that is related to the Kinoshita clan. Its former moat has been turned into a leafy park overlooking the water, while an elementary school is perched on its grassy mound. Admire the gabled roof and impressive façade of the castle’s surviving structure. Inspect the well-crafted tiles that make up the roof. As you study the ruins, consider how the building would have looked centuries ago. Get a closer look at the displayed map depicting the castle in its prime. Previously it had a tall central tower and several smaller buildings. The Kimon Turret shows its age with its dilapidated exterior. Notice its unusual shape that is thought to have been made to stave off ill fortune. Inside the turret today you can see some of the period furniture and artifacts, which provide a window into past customs. Bring food and drinks for a picnic on a grassy hill, accessible via the castle’s outdoor steps. Run your hand along the tall stone walls that formerly made up a complete fortification. Enjoy the views of the adjacent Beppu Bay, with the harbor and its array of boats just to the east. At the northern end of the grounds stands the Hiji Elementary School. The castle has a long history, having been constructed at the beginning of the 17th century. It was active until the late 1800s. Be aware that the structure goes by several names, including Ukitsu Castle, Aoyagi Castle and Yokoku Castle. Find Hiji Castle on the bump jutting out from the southern end of Hiji. Ride the train north from Beppu for a few stops to reach the Yokoku railway station and walk south for 10 minutes to reach the castle. 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