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Japan's top onsen prefecture. Experience the ultimate hot spring tour in Beppu and Yufuin β€” a true hot spring kingdom.

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Oita Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Oita. Spring sakura viewing guide with…

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Oita Local Gourmet Guide: γ¨γ‚Šε€©

Discover Oita''s unique local cuisine including γ¨γ‚Šε€©. A food lover''s guide to the best loc…

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Rainy Day SpotsπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Rainy Day in Oita: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Oita! Discover top indoor attractions including εˆ₯εΊœζΈ©ζ³‰, θ‡Όζ΅ηŸ³δ»,…

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Oita Food Guide: Tori-ten, Ryukyuu & Shiroshita Karei

Oita's food scene features tori-ten chicken tempura, the fisherman's marinated rice bowl r…

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Seasonal Picks❄️ Winter

Beppu Onsen in Winter: Snow Views and Illuminated Hell Tour

Winter Beppu offers a magical contrast of hot spring steam and snow. Hell Tour is best in …

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Yufuin Onsen: A Healing Resort in the Mist-Covered Basin

A hot spring resort in a basin with views of Mt. Yufu. Enjoy street food along Yutsubo Str…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Bungo Channel: Savoring Japan's Premium Branded Fish

Seki Aji and Seki Saba, raised in the fierce currents of the Bungo Channel, are Japan's to…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Mt. Kuju Hiking: Highland Paradise with Hot Springs

Mt. Kuju range features Japan's highest pedestrian suspension bridge, Ramsar wetlands, and…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Oka Castle Ruins: The Clifftop Fortress That Inspired "Moonlit Castle"

Oka Castle ruins, the setting for the song "Moonlit Castle." Stone walls on clifftops crea…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Usuki Stone Buddhas: A Mysterious National Treasure of Rock-Cut Sculptures

A National Treasure of rock-cut Buddha statues from the Heian-Kamakura period. Japan's onl…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Exploring Beppu Onsen: Hot Spring Hopping in Japan's Top Spa Town

Beppu, Japan's top hot spring city by volume, offers everything from communal baths to "ji…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Kunisaki Peninsula: Exploring the Buddhist Temple Complex of Rokugo Manzan

The Kunisaki Peninsula is home to the unique Buddhist culture "Rokugo Manzan." Explore roc…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Hita: Merchant Town History and Crystal-Clear Streams

Hita, a former Edo-period shogunate territory. Enjoy the historic merchant quarter of Mame…

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Seasonal PicksπŸ‚ Autumn

Yabakei Gorge: One of Japan's Three Great Strange Scenic Spots

Yabakei Gorge, one of Japan's three great scenic wonders. Autumn foliage season transforms…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Oita Prefectural Art Museum: Contemporary Architecture by Sou Fujimoto

Oita Prefectural Art Museum, designed by Sou Fujimoto, features a striking glass facade. T…

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Festival/Eventβ˜€οΈ Summer

Yufuin Film Festival: Cinema and Arts Emerging from a Hot Spring Town

The Yufuin Film Festival, held annually in summer since 1976, turns the entire hot spring …

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Tori-ten: Oita's Own Style of Fried Chicken Tempura

Tori-ten is Oita's original fried chicken in tempura batter, served with ponzu sauce β€” dis…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Beppu Ropeway and Mt. Tsurumi: Panoramic Views from the Summit

The Beppu Ropeway reaches Mt. Tsurumi's summit in 10 minutes, offering 360-degree panorama…

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Ajimu Wine: Visiting Kyushu's Top Wine-Producing Region

Ajimu in Usa City is Kyushu's top wine region. Agri-tourism and grape harvesting experienc…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Bungo-Ono Waterfalls: Lava Plateau Gorges with Nationally Acclaimed Falls

Bungo-Ono houses nationally acclaimed waterfalls including Harajiri Falls β€” the "Niagara o…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Oita Hot Spring Culture: Japan's Top Onsen Prefecture and Its Diverse Springs

Oita Prefecture, Japan's top hot spring region, offers diverse onsen experiences from Bepp…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Nakatsu Karaage: The Holy Land of Japan's Greatest Fried Chicken

Nakatsu City, the birthplace of karaage fried chicken, has over 100 specialty shops. The d…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Innai Stone Bridges: Japan's Most Dense Collection of Arch Bridges

The Innai district in Usa City has 75 stone arch bridges from the Meiji-Taisho era β€” Japan…

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Spring in Oita: Cherry Blossoms in Castle Towns and Scenic Spots

Oita's spring highlight is Oka Castle ruins with cherry blossoms lining the stone walls β€” …

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Beppu Jigoku Tour β€” Visiting Eight Unique Hot Spring "Hells"

Tour the extraordinary Beppu Jigoku (Hot Spring Hells), eight spectacularly different boil…

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Yufuin Morning Mist and Hot Spring Streets β€” Autumn Scenery and a Town Walk

Wander through the mist-shrouded morning streets of Yufuin onsen town in autumn, one of Ky…

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Seasonal PicksπŸ‚ Autumn

Kuju Mountains Autumn Trekking β€” Autumn Colors Painting the Roof of Kyushu

Hike the Kuju mountain range in autumn when the vast highland plateau blazes with red and …

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Usa Jingu β€” The Head Shrine of All Hachimangu Shrines, Origin of God-Buddha Syncretism

Visit Usa Jingu, the most prestigious Hachimangu shrine in Japan, where Shinto and Buddhis…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Nishisowata Shrine β€” A Tranquil Shrine in the Green Forest of Oita City

Find peace at Nishisowata Shrine, a serene sanctuary tucked within a lush forest in Oita C…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Kunisaki Peninsula and Fuki-ji Temple β€” The Buddhist Homeland with the Oldest Wooden Building in Kyushu

Explore the Kunisaki Peninsula, a unique Buddhist land, and Fuki-ji Temple, home to Kyushu…