Usuki, Ōita
| Japanese Name: | 臼杵市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Ōita |
| Population: | 42,464 |
| Area: | 291.07: |
| Longitude | 131.8051243 |
| Latitude | 33.1260115 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.usuki.oita.jp/ |
Usuki, Ōita
Usuki (臼杵市, Usuki-shi) is a city located on the east coast of Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It is famous for its Usuki Stone Buddhas, a national treasure, and its soy sauce production. Recently it has become known for having the look and feel of a Japanese castle town. It is part of Ōita City's metropolitan area through economics and thus has strong ties to Ōita City.
