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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Mount Kuju is one of the main peaks of the Kuju Mountain Range, located in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture (and straddling the town of Kokonoe). At an elevation of approximately 1,787 meters, it is part of Aso-Kuju National Park and is known for its grassy plateau landscape, sharp ridgelines, and seasonally changing vegetation.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Oka Castle (Oka Castle Ruins and Oka Castle Ruins Park) is the remains of a mountain castle from the Middle Ages to the early modern period in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. Its abundant stone walls and mountaintop views are captivating. It was developed as a castle from the Sengoku to Edo periods, and even after its abandonment, the remains of its stone walls and enclosures remain in good condition. Composition...