'''Saiki''' (____) is a city in Oita, Kyushu.

Get in

Saiki is a small city about one hour and a half driving from Oita city. You can also get here by bus or JR.

Get around

See

  • Saiki has a Jinja on the top of Shakuma-san, the view is amazing and the history of the Jinja is very interesting. To get to the top you must drive from Saiki central city towards Honjoo town and on the right side you`ll see the Shakuma-san sign. You will have to drive up road for about 20 minutes and then walk the rest up ffor about 30 minutes, but it is worth it.
  • You can also walk up to Shiruyama. This is a place that locals always recommend you to do. It has the ruins of the very old Saiki Castle.
  • Another thing that is done around the beginning of June throughout this month is watching Hotaru or Fireflies, and its an amazing sight. The best place for Hotaru Watching is at Honjo town.
  • Street of History and Literature. Having seen many a year pass, the white walls of this street guard the memories of this old castle town. Kyushintei, an old-style tearoom, serves visitors traditional Japanese green tea. Located 10 mins by bus from Saiki Railway Station. Get off at Otemae Bus stop.
  • Do

    Buy

    Saiki is a very small town, but it has grown through the years, and right now you can do your shoppings at a place called "Cosmo Town", here you will find several stores to buy your supplies. Highschool students also come here after school to go to a small McDonalds or to the gam center.

    Eat

    In Saiki everyone loves sushi, and you will find sushi almost anywhere. Sashimi is also everywhere.

  • '''Costa Rica Buenos Dias'''. A little coffee shop with good food. (It's not very Costa Rican, but at least it's different.)
  • '''The Umaimon Street''' is full of quality seafood restaurants serving a variety of fresh seafood caught by the local fisherman of this marine industry town. It is located 5 mins by bus from Saiki Railway Station. Get off at Chuodori Icchome Bus stop.
  • Drink

    Sleep

    Get out