Oita / Beppu / Hiji / Kitsuki / Kunisaki / Bungotakada /
Usa / Nakatsu / Kusu / Kokonoe / Hita / Yufu /
Usuki / Tsukumi / Bungoono / Saiki / Taketa / Himeshima
A treasure trove of hot springs and full of charm of gourmet food, history, and nature
A picturesque thermal spa resort set against a brocaded backdrop of wooded mountainsLocated at the foot of Mount Yufu, Yufuin...
Not many places let you get up close to wild Japanese monkeys but this is one! Set at the base of Mount Takasaki, on the coas...
Located in the steamy thermal town of Beppu, Hyotan Onsen is the only three-star Michelin hot spring in Japan. Founded in 192...
Set in the lush green countryside of Hiji, Harmonyland promises to charm visitors with what can only be described as adorable...
Known as Kyushu’s ‘little Kyoto’, the well-preserved castle town of Kitsuki exudes an authentic atmosphere reminiscent ...
Tucked within an enchanting forested valley on Kunisaki Peninsula, those heading for Monjusenji Temple have to hike up a long...
Located at the tip of Kunisaki peninsula in Bungo-Takada city, Oita Prefecture, Cape Nagasakibana is a haven for all the sens...
Spiritual and beautiful in equal measure, the Usa-Jingu in Usa City, Oita prefecture is the nationally famous head shrine of ...
Hop on your bike and take a leisurely ride along the Maple Yaba Cycling Road in Oita Prefecture, and you’ll be treated to s...
Railway and history enthusiasts are sure to enjoy a trip to the Bungo Mori Roundhouse. Officially completed in 1934 and opene...
In Oita Prefecture, you will find Japan’s largest walkable suspension bridge―the Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Bridge (Kokonoe...
The city of Hita—a popular destination for Kyushu-bound visitors—is nicknamed “Water Town”, as it boasts some of the ...
The aptly named Lake Kinrin (literally “Golden Scales”) is a jewel in the crown of Yufuin, a delightful hot spring resort...
A total of sixty-one stone buddhas, dating back to ancient times, sit sculpted into a cliff side—Mt. Rushmore-style—in th...
Cherry blossoms, synonymous with spring, need no introduction. Blooming in sweeping fashion across the country, they hold an ...
The city of Bungo Ono is a natural paradise of scenic mountains, dense forests, golden rice fields, and greenery, located jus...
Located beside the sea in southeastern Oita, the city of Saiki can lay claim to some of the most delectable sushi in the worl...
Japan’s hot springs are famous for their soothing waters, which offer not just supreme relaxation but numerous medically pr...
Japan’s remote islands are full of wonders not to be found on the mainland. Lovers of seafood—and shrimp in particular—...