Gateway to southern Kyushu, where Pacific waters meet the mountains and ancient traditions continue, Aburatsu is a destination for an introduction to the rich culture and samurai history of Miyazaki Prefecture. Journey inland to the historic Obi Castle Town, known as "Kyushu's little Kyoto,” for its remarkably preserved samurai residences where nearly 300 years of feudal history unfolds along beautiful streets lined with traditional cedar architecture.