Reconstructed in the 1950s on a ridge overlooking Beppu's famous hot spring hells, Kifune Castle pairs sweeping coastal views with a delightfully eccentric interior. Visitors who step out onto the top-floor balcony are treated to a magnificent 360-degree vista stretching across the city, Beppu Bay, and out toward Shikoku. Inside, traditional architecture houses a quirky treasury filled with shrines, vintage artifacts, archery equipment, and taxidermy. The most unforgettable highlight is an encounter with the castle’s revered protector—a live albino python believed to bring good fortune to all who visit.
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