Obi: Obi Castle Ruins and Castle Town – Retro Walk Through Kyushu's Little Kyoto

A leisurely retro walking course through Obi (飫肥), a castle town in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, known as 'Kyushu's Little Kyoto.' In the morning, visit Obi Castle Ruins (飫肥城跡), where moss-covered stone walls and the Ōte Gate welcome you. Wrapped in the hushed, timeless air of Obi cedar groves, you'll feel the weight of silence. After previewing Obi's history at the Obi Castle History Museum (飫肥城歴史資料館), admiring armor and weapons from the clan's era, enjoy lunch at Obi-ten Kura (おび天蔵)—a warehouse-style building serving signature obi-ten and sweet thick-cut tamagoyaki. In the afternoon, admire the dry-landscape garden at Yosyokan (豫章館), a samurai residence connected to the clan lord's family, then conclude at the Komura Memorial Museum (小村記念館), dedicated to Meiji diplomat Komura Jutarō, born in Obi. As you stroll the streets lined with stone walls and samurai gates, every scene is picture-perfect. A must-visit course for history enthusiasts and urban wanderers alike, offering a complete Obi experience.