Funai Castle is classified as a flatland castle (its layout: Teikakushiki), and is located in Ōita Prefecture. During the pre-modern age, it found itself within the borders of Bungo Province. It is associated with the Ōtomo, Takenaka clans. Dates in use: 1597 - 1872.

A smaller castle with two original turrets & several other reconstructed structures. A moat circles the ruins. This castle, along with Himeji & Osaka castles, were the only castles to have had an entertainment area where events such as tea ceremony, Noh theatre and moon gazing ceremonies took place.

The Shumon Yagura, the Hitojichi Yagura, walls & moats remain from the Edo period. A number of turrets, a covered bridge & a gate have been reconstructed.

Timeline

1562	Built by the Otomo clan.
1586	Otomo retreated into Funai castle & requested assistance from Toyomi Hideyoshi.
1599	Construction started by Fukuhara Naotaka.
1602	Construction on the four-layer main tower was completed.
1656	The Ogyu branch of the Matsudaira clan were stationed here.
1743	Most buildings were destroyed by a great fire.
1861	The Hitojichi Yagura was rebuilt.
1863	The Shumon Yagura was rebuilt.
1872	The castle was abandoned.
1996	The covered bridge was completed.

Historical recognition

Site	Prefectural Historic Site
Hitojichi Turret	Prefectural Historic Asset
Shumon Turret	Prefectural Historic Asset