About Nakatsu City
What kind of place is Nakatsu City?
Nakatsu City is located in the northwest of Oita Prefecture and is known as the hometown of Fukuzawa Yukichi, one of Japan's leading educators. This city with a deep history still retains the atmosphere of an old castle town, with Nakatsu Castle, built by Kuroda Kanbei, at its center. Nakatsu Castle in particular is counted as one of Japan's three great water castles, and is a beautiful place where the castle and the river scenery are in perfect harmony. It is a must-see spot for history lovers, and many tourists visit.
The Charm of Nakatsu City
Nakatsu City is famous as the "holy land of fried chicken." Here you can enjoy "Nakatsu fried chicken," made with fresh, locally produced chicken, and fried chicken fans from all over the country visit.
In addition, Nakatsu is blessed with rich nature, and Yabakei in particular is a spectacular sight when it changes color in the fall. However, the green leaves of spring are also beautiful, and the season of fresh greenery that lets you feel the breath of nature is also not to be missed. Nakatsu City, which has the triple threat of history, nature, and gourmet food, is a place that offers a variety of attractions to visitors.
About Tsukumi City
What kind of place is Tsukumi City?
Tsukumi City is located in the southeastern part of Oita Prefecture, and is a quiet seaside town facing the Bungo Channel. A beautiful ria coast surrounds Tsukumi Bay, and the town is rich in natural scenery. Tsukumi City also has a unique history of development in the limestone and cement industries, and the mining scenery that spreads throughout the city creates a unique landscape that cannot be found in other cities.
The existence of a place named "Cement Town" is a unique feature of Tsukumi City.
The Charm of Tsukumi City
Tsukumi City is surrounded by abundant nature, including inhabited islands and terraced fields of mandarin oranges. Tsukumi is also known as the birthplace of "Amanatsu" and is an area with a long history of mandarin orange cultivation, including the oldest "Ozakikomikan ancestor tree" in Japan.
The fishing industry is also thriving, and the deep-sea tuna fishing industry in Hotojima has been going on since the Meiji era, and it boasts one of the largest tuna catches in the country. Tsukumi City, where the bounty of the sea and the mountains coexist, is an ideal place for nature lovers.
Nakatsu City is an attractive city where you can enjoy historical sites, abundant nature, and gourmet food. Tsukumi City, on the other hand, is an area with a beautiful coastline, unique industrial heritage, and mandarin orange cultivation and fishing industries. Both have many attractions as tourist spots that Oita Prefecture is proud of.
