Usuki
Usuki's Stone Buddhas, designated a National Treasure, are among the most significant rock-carved Buddhist images in Japan, drawing visitors to this coastal town on the east coast of Ōita Prefecture. The town is also known for soy sauce production and retains the street layout and architecture of a former castle town, with a concentration of historic buildings in the centre.
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- Population36,158
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.7 km4.8 mi
Nearest airports
Usuki: quick answers
Where is Usuki?
Usuki is in Usuki City, Japan, about 108 km67 miles in a straight line from Kumamoto.
How do you get to Usuki?
The nearest airport is Oita (OIT), about 1 hr 18 min away by road. The nearest train station is 坂ノ市, about 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Usuki?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is June, with about 296 mm11.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Usuki?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 23 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Usuki?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Beppu, Takedamachi and Ōita-shi.