BUNGO-TAKETA STATION / ENTRY No.43
2026 JR Kyushu Stationmasters'
Local Curry Contest
A taste of our castle town,
for Kyushu.
Oka Castle's moon and walls, reimagined on a plate.
Please support the Bungo-Taketa Stationmaster's choice:
Kojo no Tsuki Curry.
A TASTE OF TAKETA
A full moon over
our castle town curry.
Composer Rentaro Taki spent his boyhood in Taketa. The ruins of Oka Castle are known as the inspiration for his celebrated song “Moon over the Ruined Castle.” We have reimagined that view over the castle town on a plate.
The egg is a full moon, the rice a castle wall. Made with 100% Oita Wagyu beef shank, simmered until tender, our curry brings together the deep flavor of caramelized onions and the rich aroma of blended spices.
Mikazuki Coffee Roastery's Kojo no Tsuki Curry is served with raisin butter. Savor a taste of Taketa in the Kyakuyashiki, the town's historic guest residence.
From Bungo-Taketa Station,
a taste of Taketa.
Local curries selected by JR Kyushu stationmasters.
Recommended by Stationmaster Uchida of Bungo-Taketa,
Kojo no Tsuki Curry has joined the contest.
Whether you have visited Taketa
or hope to come one day,
your vote can help us reach the final.
YOUR VOTE FOR TAKETA
A dish from Taketa.
A vote from you.
You can vote even if you have not tried the curry yet.
September 1 – October 12, 2026
- 01
Open JR Kyushu's official voting form
Enter your name and email address.
- 02
Select “大分県” (Oita) → “43_豊後竹田駅” (Bungo-Taketa Station)
The dish is listed as “荒城の月カリー” (Kojo no Tsuki Curry).
- 03
Complete the required fields and submit
A message of support is optional. Please also indicate whether you wish to enter the prize draw and whether you have tried the dish.
Duplicate votes for the same dish are invalid. Please also check that your email address is entered correctly.
Votes are accepted through JR Kyushu's official form.
Final event: Saturday, November 28, 2026 · Mojiko Station Forecourt
Official event details & FAQ ↗
After a walk around Oka Castle.
Bring your ticket
to Gesshouro.
Show your Oka Castle admission ticket and enjoy
Kojo no Tsuki Curry at ¥100 off.
Available from September 11, 2026.
Can be combined with our existing set discount.
The view from the castle walls,
now served on your plate.
WELCOME TO GESSHOURO
We look forward to seeing you
in our castle town.
Mikazuki Coffee Roastery Gesshouro
486-1 Taketa-machi, Taketa, Oita · Kyakuyashiki, former guest residence of the Oka Domain
- Hours
- 11:00〜17:00（L.O. 16:30）
- Closed
- Wednesdays and Thursdays, plus occasional additional days
- Getting Here
- About a 7-minute walk from JR Bungo-Taketa Station
We reopen on September 11 after our summer break.
Map & latest opening information Add coffee and something sweet