[Kitakyusyu] Ogura-jo Castle

Kokura faces the Kanmon Strait, forts and castles have been built since ancient times as a key point of land and sea transportation, and has a history of fighting among many royal families. The town of Kokura was the gateway connecting Honshu and Kyushu, and was the starting point of the Nakatsu Highway and the Nagasaki Highway. For this reason, it was said that "all roads in Kyushu lead to Kokura", and it was full of vitality. Even today, it is a famous spot in Kitakyushu City where you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period while being located in the city center surrounded by buildings and having a tasteful garden. You can enjoy a quiet and calm time while feeling the history.

Ogura Castle Official Website