Oita

Kyushu’s prefecture Oita in Japan is especially famous for its many hot springs, or onsen, in Japanese. But that is not all there is to discover in the area, so read this travel guide to learn more about Oita!

Beppu is one of the most well-known onsen cities in Japan and it attracts many tourists every year. Other natural attractions in the region are the Harajiri no Taki waterfalls and the Inazumi Underwater Limestone Caves. Gourmands will also love the area for local delicacies like miso and barley shochu. Yufuin is a picturesque village with a beautiful mountain in the background.

Beppu, Oita | One of the most famous hot spring resorts

Beppu is located in the central part of Oita, on the coast of Beppu Bay in Kyushu. It is one…

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Usa Jingu Shrine, Oita | One of the oldest shrines in Japan and a powerful power spot place

Usa Jingu is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan with its foundation in the 8th century. It is…

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Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita | Enjoy the beautiful sea and historic sites

There are lots of attractive places on the Kunisaki Peninsula in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. Because…

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Kokonoe Yume Otsuribashi, Oita | Exhilarating and beautiful view as if you are walking in the sky

Kokonoe Yume Tsuribashi is one of the longest suspension bridges for pedestrians in Japan with a length of 390 meters.…

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Yufuin | a Hot Spring Resort with a Wonderful Townscape

Yufuin is an onsen town located near famous hot spring city Beppu in Kyushu. People travel from far to come…

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Hita, Oita | A town that lives with clear water

Hita is a city in Kyushu that attracts tourists with its beautiful old town with 200-year old houses, a float…

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Onta Pottery | Traditional Pottery with very beautiful patterns.

Onta is a small village in Oita, Kyushu. They produce pottery with traditional techniques without using electric power. Strolling along…

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