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The Tashiro Family Residence

The Tashiro Family Residence

The former residence of an important Akizuki samurai family.


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Sainen-ji Temple

Sainen-ji Temple

A large temple and graveyard containing notable figures.


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Seppuku Rock

Seppuku Rock

The site of Eri Nobutaka’s seppuku (ritual suicide).


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Suiyou Shrine

Suiyou Shrine

A beautifully preserved shrine where the spirit of Akizuki’s first daimyo is enshrined.


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Akizuki (Takatori-ware) Art Museum

Akizuki (Takatori-ware) Art Museum

One of the finest Takatori ware collections on display, covering 400 years of craft.


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Tanaka Tenmangu Shrine

Tanaka Tenmangu Shrine

Rustic shrine dedicated to the god of education and learning.


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Onamuchi Shrine

Onamuchi Shrine

One of Japan’s oldest shrines, featured in the early “Nihonshoki” text (The Chronicles of Japan).


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Minagi Shrine

Minagi Shrine

A key location in the struggle between Hajirokumawashi and Empress Jingu.


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Rokuro Usui Revenge Site

Rokuro Usui Revenge Site

The site of Japan’s final samurai revenge killing.


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Sugi no Baba

Sugi no Baba

Akizuki’s most picturesque street.


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