Tourist Information of Oita

Yufuin is known as one of the leading hot spring areas in Japan, with abundant nature. The representative tourist spot, "Kinrin Lake," is a mysterious lake where half of the lake bottom is hot springs and the other half is cold springs, with high water temperature even in winter. There are also promenades around the lake, where you can enjoy the rich expressions that change with the seasons. It is an attractive place that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, perfect for those who want to enjoy hot springs, delicious gourmet food, and all of nature!

Beppu is one of Japan's leading hot spring cities, boasting the highest output in Japan and said to have one of the highest number and quality of hot springs in the world. Don't miss the "Beppu Jigoku Meguri" tour, where you can see the strange sights of the cobalt blue Sea Hell and the red Blood Pond Hell. Enjoy the gourmet food such as "Jigoku Steamed Pudding" and "Onsen Tamago," made using the heat of the hot springs, as well as the "Beppu Reimen" cold noodles, which are a highlight of Beppu tourism.

Kunisaki Peninsula is the birthplace of the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism, where gods and Buddhas coexist. Power spots such as "Tendai-shu Ryokoji Temple" are attracting attention. Nakatsu, known as the birthplace of Yukichi Fukuzawa, has many historical sites such as the "Fukuzawa Yukichi Old Residence," a renovated warehouse that serves as a main house and study room, as well as valuable medical museums such as the "Oe Medical Family Museum," and samurai residences and "Nakatsu Castle" that remain as they were in the past, making it an irresistible area for history lovers. "Usa Jingu Shrine," which has many national treasures and important cultural properties, is a popular destination for girls' trips, where you can search for blessings and heart-shaped decorations.

Saiki is a tourist spot designated as a historical environment preservation area, with a "Road of History and Culture" as the castle town of the Saiki clan. Usuki, the castle town of Usuki Castle, retains the town layout from the early Edo period as it is, with beautiful white walls and spots where you can feel the remnants of history and literature. The "National Treasure Usuki Stone Buddhas," which is said to grant all wishes, is an omnipotent Buddha, and 61 of them are designated as national treasures.

Taketa's castle town is surrounded by steep mountains and can only be accessed through a tunnel, making it an exciting location that feels like a natural fortress. If you want to enjoy the nature of Kokonoe, the "Kuju Flower Park," with 5 million flowers of 500 different species, and the "Kokonoe Yume Grand Suspension Bridge," which offers a view of fresh greenery and autumn leaves from a height of about 173 meters, are both charming. The famous waterfall "Harajiri Falls," which suddenly appears in the rural area, is also known as the Niagara of the Orient. It is a very rare large waterfall brought about by the great eruption of Mount Aso, and you can get surprisingly close to it.

Hita, known as "Little Kyoto," is a lively town where the culture of townspeople flourished during the Edo period. The old-fashioned streetscape full of emotions still remains, and you can take a rickshaw ride to explore the town. The biggest attraction is the "Takatsuka Atago Jizo-son," where Japan's unique religious views remain. The countless Jizo statues behind the shrine, covering part of the mountain, is a very rare sight in Japan. In Amagase, you can enjoy the scenery of the hot spring town and the river, as well as the elegant "Sakura Waterfall," where the splashing water looks like falling cherry blossoms, which will refresh your mind and body.