The View From Oka-jo

Last weekend I caught the train out to Taketa, a small town about an hour and half inland from Oita. Apparently the town had a pretty impressive castle back in the day ("the day" being samurai times) but it was torn down voluntarily when power was transfered from the shogun to the emperor.

Although it's known as the Oka-jo Ruins, a better name would be Oka-jo Foundation. There's really nothing left of the castle. Nothing. But what is left are some pretty fantastic views of the surrounding, lush countryside.

This is why I came to Japan, for views like this. *sigh*

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[rupan777]

Looks like Canada...

:P