Oita-prefcture travel guide

Oita-prefecture is on the north-eastern section of Kyushu. It is bordered by Miyazaki-prefecture

to the south, and Fukuoka-prefecture and Kumamoto–prefecture to the west. The prefecture is

a representative Onsen Resort area in Japan, total boasting hot spring sources and hot spring

flowing volume are both Japan’s largest. Most recommended Onsen Resorts are Beppu and

Yufuin.

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 Location of Oita-prefecture

  

 

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Where to Explore

 

Beppu

Onsen Resort where the largest hot spring yield in Japan. The popular hot spring town nestle at the

foot of volcanos, Mount Yufu and Mount Tsurumi. Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring sources and 

flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day, Beppu is considered a paradise of hot springs famous

for high therapeutic effects.

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Yufuin

A beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort, Yufuin is located about 15 km west of Beppu and is spreading

in the Yufu basin at the mountain foot of Yufu. Onsen Resort life can be enjoyed at the beautiful and

tranquil place harmonized with nature in the basin of mountain hill area.

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Okubungo

Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains.

Okubungo consists of Takada, Kuju, Kusu,Kokonoe, Bungo-ono and Ogata.

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Usa and Ajimu

Located at the base of  Kunisaki peninsula and spreading around Usa Shrine. Since ancient

time the Kunisaki peninsula has been home of Kyushu’s prominent Usa Shrine, influencing

the surrounding hills and valleys with Buddhist culture. Although this is a Shinto shrine, it has

long been holy ground to both Shinto and Buddhist activities, and the Kunisaki Mountains 

and valleys were often chosen by monks as practice ground for meditation.

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Kunisaki peninsula

Rural area centered on mount Futago, pilgrimage, trekking, onsen, local cuisines can be enjoyed. 

Kunisaki peninsula began to develop 1,300 years ago as a sacred relgious ground influenced by  

by mountain and nature worship, Buddhism, and Usa shrine rising in the region.

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Nakatsu & Yabakei

A small city on the north coast of Oita-prefecture, just east of its border with Fukuoka-prefecture.

During the Edo Period of Japanese history, Nakatsu was a mid-sized domain, and the town itself

has recently expanded to include outlying towns and districts and now comprises almost 500 square

kilometers with a population of almost 85,000.

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Enjoy local specialty cuisines in Oita-prefecture

Bungo Beef

Seki  Aji & Seki Saba, mackerels

Oita fugu, blowfish

Dango-jiru

Toriten, fried chicken

Ryukyu

 

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Shimabara travel guide

Region spreads in the foot of gentle Mount Unzen and facing to Ariale sea, Shimabara is consist

of two cities on Shimabara peninsula, Shimabara-city west side of peninsula and Minami-Shmabara

city south-west side of peninsula. Located in the foot of Mount Unzen and facing Ariake Sea, and

those geographical conditions and mild climate create natural scenic beauty in the east and Mount

Unzen including Mount Fugen. The region offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen,

Castle town of Shimabara-city, and Christian Pilgrimage sites.

 

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Exploring Shimabara  

 

Shimabara Castle

Located in Shimabara-city and was built in 1625 by the feudal load Matsukura Shigemasa, who was

regarded as a master of castle building. The castle, which took 7 years to complete, is also known as 

“Moritake Castle”.

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Samurai Houses

Samurai was a term for the military nobility in pre-industrial Japan. The Samurai Houses in

Shimabara along the old Samurai street nearby Shimabara Castle were built in 18th century.

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Samurai Street

The street lined with stone walls and a spring water canal running down the center

commemorates the old samurai section of Shimabara. Three Samurai houses have been

restored and opened as exhibits.

 

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Harajo Castle ruins

The Christian pilgrimage site, registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site as

Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region. The battle field of Shimabara Rebellion

which was a peasant uprising agaist bakufu’s persecution of Christians under the

leadership of Amakusa Shiro in 1637. 

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Hinoe Castle Ruins         

During the period of the Southern and Northern Courts (1337-92), the Arima family ruling the

Shimabara Peninsula constructed a castle named Hinoe-jo. The 14th lord, Harunobu (1567-1612)

was a Christian daimyo and refurbished his castle into a large scale which had gardens, a tea

arbor and many rooms.

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Local delicacy food, Guzoni

Guzoni is said to created during the Shimabara Rebellion of 1637.  When Cristian were fought

under the leader ship of Amakusa Shiro, they brought various ingredients such as rice cake,

fishes and vegetables, and made a stew.   This is the origin of Guzoni.

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Dolphins watching cruise

Approximately 300 wild Dolphins live in the sea between the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa.

The dolphin watching cruises have become increasingly popular for all ages, especially because

it is possible to see the dolphins so close that you could almost touch them.

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Ferry to Kumamoto, from Shimabara

Two ferries are operated form Shimabara to Kumamoto–city

Kyusho Ferry : operated by Kyusho Ferry, 60 minutes ride

Ocean Arrow : operated by Kumamoto Ferry, 30 minutes ride.

Shimabara port

Ocean Arrow

Kumamoto port

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Ferry to Amakusa (Oniike) , from Kuchinotsu (Minami-Shimabara-city)

Shimatetsu Ferry : operated by Shinabara Rail Way, 30 minutes ride.

Kuchinotsu port

Kuchinotsu

To Amakusa

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 Location of Shimabara

　　 

 

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General information  

Address	Shimabara-city, Nagasaki-prefecture
Access	90 minutes by a vihecle from Nagasaki-city 70 minutes by a vihecle from Nagasaki Air port 30 minutes by a vihecle from Unzen-city

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Ibusuki and Satsuma peninsula travel guide

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Ibusuki and surrounded araa Satsuma peninsula extends about 50 kilometers south from

Kagoshima-city, making up the southwestern section of Kagoshima-prefecture. The peninsula

offers a mixture of hot springs, subtropical natural attractions and cultural sites. Ibusuki is an

onsen resort that is famous for its sand baths, where bathers are buried in naturally heated sand.

 

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Ibusuki Onsen resort

It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata, or

Japanese bathrobe get buried in the sand up to their neck.  The sand heated by steam 

containing marine minerals is scientifically proven to have therapeutic effects on neuralgia,

rheumatism, back pain and other ailments.

Sand Bath Hall SARAKU

Sand Bath, Kinko bay

Sand Bath

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Ikeda-ko lake​

A circumference of 15 km and a maximum depth of 233 meter, where was created by volcanic

activity long ago. Large eel with a length of 2 meter and circumference of 50 cm inhabit the lake.

It was also known as the lake of a legendary monster called ” Issy” purported to live in the lake. 

Monster called Issy

Flower garden

Mount Kaimon

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Nishi-Oyama Station

The Station is the southernmost railway station in Japan operated by JR, boasts a breathtaking

view of Kaimon-dake volcano to the front.

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Ryugu Shrine

It is the Urashima Taro legendary shrine peninsula and this shrine is becoming popular as a

power spot of matchmaking and good fortune in love.

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Nagasaki-bana Cape

The cape is the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula, where a white lighthouse stands.

You can enjoy the view of the magnificent Mount Kaimondake and rocks with the sea spray

wearing them. The Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Ryugu.

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Meiji-gura

Enjoy tasting Shochu at the most famous Shochu brewery in Kagoshima Meiji-gura is

Satsuma Shuzo’s Shochu brewery and museum.

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Makurazaki Osakana Center

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Somen noodle nagashi

The unique Somen noodle nagashi in Tosenkyo ravine in Kaimon open throughout the 

year serving cold Somen noodle that swim in the revloving container.

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 Location of Ibusuki

　　

 

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General information 

Address	City hall ; 2424 Juchu Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	1 hour and 40 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima Airport 50 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station 55 minuted by JR Express train from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station 1 hour and 15 minutes by local train from from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station
Transportation	Kagoshima kotsu bus
Population	40,000            Pupulation density : 270 / km2

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Kurokawa Onsen travel guide

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The most popular hot spring resort in Aso region, located on the northern side of  Mount Aso. 

Widely known for its open-air baths, it is one of the best places to enjoy the atmosphere 

of old town in Japan, where more than 20 Inns （Ryokan）and gift shops standing in a row

along the Tanoharu River, a headstream of the Chikugo River.

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Onsen Tegata

With an “Onsen Tegata”, a pass made of cedar, travelers can make the rounds of three

different open-air Onsen.

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Yukata

Bath

Dinner

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Wander about Onsen town  

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 Location of Kurokawa Onsen

　 

 

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Aso travel guide

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Aso gives a lot of unforgettable experiences. The active volcano Mount Aso and world’s largest

caldera offer a lot of excitements. And numerous unforgettable experiences in the rural area can

be mede including Onsen, variety of sports and local cuisines.

 

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Featured destinations

 

Aso shrine	Kurokawa Onsen	Nabegataki Waterfall

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Shirakawa fountain	Sensui-kyo	Issingyo big cherry tree

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Kikuchi Valley

Enjoy short trekking in the Nature. Kikuchi Valley is located in Aso Kuju National Park and

underground water flows out of the subsoil for 4km along the valley floor.  It is also called

the Kikuchi water source and its water was selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan.

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Local cuisines, Featured restaurant

 

Takamori Dengaku-no sato 

Enjoy Aso beef and local cuisines called dengaku. The restaurant uses the old private house with thatch

roof built more than 200 years ago.

Bake the meat and local ingredients with charcoal at a Japanese traditional style fire place.

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Aso Akaushi beef rice bowl

Aso Akaushi laterally means red beef that is unique in that it has a higher proportion of red meat

with just the right amount of fat, combined with great taste, tenderness and healthiness.

Aso Akaushi beer rice bowl is a local cuisine in Aso consisting of a bowl of rice put in a mildly

sweet sauce and topped with Akaushi beef and egg.

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 Location of Aso 

　　 

 

 

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Yufuin travel guide

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Where to explore 

 

Yunotsubo Avenue

Main street in Yufuin located at the foot of mount Yufu. The avenue is started near JR Yufuin

Station and connected to Kinrinko lake. Through Yunotsubo Avenue, it takes about 30 minutes

on foot from JR Yufuin Station to Kinrinko lake. There are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity

item shops as well as cafes.

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Kinrinko lake

One of landmark in Yufuin. Hot water gushes from the bottom of the lake, and hot steam rises from

its surface on a cold day.  The lake is located at the end of the town’s main walking route, about a

kilometer and a half from the Yufuin station.

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Yufuin Floral Village

Floral Village is the amusement facility that recreated the street of the Cotswolds region in

England, which was also used as the location for Harry Potter. Cute owls welcome you in

OWL’s FORESR. You can enjoy strolling, gourmet and shopping with beautiful flowers in

the Village, and there is Alice in Wonderland shop here.

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Shitan-yu

The old public outdoor bath with a thatched roof beside Kinrinko lake in Yufuin.  The bathing here is

mixed, as baths often were before the arrival, during the Meiji period ( 1869 – 1912). 

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Kamenoi Besso,  a featured accommodation around Kinrinko lake.

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 Location of Yufuin

  

 

 

 

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Beppu travel guide

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Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen Resort in Japan. The popular hot spring town nestle

at the foot of volcanos, Mount Yufu and Mount Tsurumi. Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring

sources and flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day, Beppu is considered a paradise

of hot springs famous for high therapeutic effects. The town is divided into eight major hot

spring areas collectively called “Beppu Hatto”, which offer beautiful scenery and various type

of water of different qualities.

 

Beppu Hell Tour

The most famous sights are Jigoku Meguri or (Burning Hell)  tour.  A collection of hot springs

where the water bubbles forth from underground, often with unusual result. Seven of the hells

are located in the Kannawa district where over 4 km northwest of Beppu station, and two in

the more remote Shibaseki district.    

Umi jigoku

Umi jigoku

Oniishi bozu jigoku

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Yama jigoku

Kamado jigoku

Oniyama jigoku

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Chinoike jigoku

Tatsumaki jigoku

Shiraike jigoku

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Foot bath

Foot bath located near the  Hell tour spots

Easily enjoy it without having to  remove all your clothing

Only the feet and leg up to  the knee are immersed

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Hyotan Onsen, sand bath 

The most popular pubulic bath in Beppu. You can enjoy various type of Onsen including the

sand bath.

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Jigoku Mushi, literally “hell-steaming” is a unique cooking method found in Beppu. The ingredients

such as vegetables, seafood and meals are cooked using the steam from natural hot spring You

can operate the steam cookers all by yourself and you can cook whatever you want.

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Mount Tsurumi

Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, Mount Tsurumi is a breathtaking mountain overlooking Beppu

that offers some decent hiking, rare flora and outstanding vistas. Visitors can take a ropeway 800

metres up and revel in being surrounded by acres of rolling greenery. On clear days, you can see

as far as the Kuju Mountains, a famous mountain range that runs between Oita and Kumamoto.

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Onsen Hoyo land

The Onsen is a public bath located in Myoban Onsen Resort. This place is known by its mud

looks like a cream, and is rarely found in Japan. The mud has an excellent skin beautifying effect.

The outdoor mud is a mixed-gender bath.

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Sanrio Harmoneyland

A theme park dedicated to the various Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll

and My Melody. Harmonyland is located in Hiji, Oita Prefecture, approximately a 30minutes

drive from JR Beppu Station.

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Takasaki mountain animal park

About 1700 wild Japanese monkey are living in the park. The monkeys are fed regularly by

park wardens in order to keep them on the mountain and prevent conflicts with farmers and

residents in the neighborhood.

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Enjoy local specialty cuisines in Oita-prefecture

Bungo Beef

Seki  Aji & Seki Saba, mackerels

Oita fugu, blowfish

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Obama Onsen

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Onsen Resort facing to Tachibana bay. Located at western foot of Mount Unzen, and

consist of Shimabara peninsula Onsen Resort long with Unzen Onsen Resort and

Shimabara Onsen Resort.  About 30 Hotels and Japanese style accommodation are

standing along the Tachibana bay and there are 3 public baths where visitor can use.  

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The Japan’s highest radiation calorie of hot spring. (radiation calorie is calculated in hot water

temperature multiplied hot water yield). Some of them reaching 80-100 °C and producing over

15,000 tons of hot water daily. Your own cooking can be enjoyed made by Onsen steam using

local ingredients such as vegetables and fishes.

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The Japan’s longest foot bath

Called “ Hot foot 105”  The length of foot bath is 105m which is same number of the hot spring

source temperature of 105 degree Celsius.

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There are various kind of gift shops and restaurants around the foot bath.

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General information  

Address	Obama-cho, Unzen-city, Nagasaki-prefecture
Access	80 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki Air port 45 minutes by a vehicle from Shimabara-city 2 hours and 20 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 3 hours and 00 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city

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Unzen Onsen Resort

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Beautiful highland Onsen Resort situated Unzen National Park. The area was the first area to

be designated as a National Park in Japan.  Whether you are taking in the stunning panoramic

views from top one of the many peaks including Nita-toge Pass or looking up these volcanic 

mountains or Fugen, you will marvel at the spectacular scenery.  As each season brings a vivid

change to the appearance the face of Unzen you may wish to return again and again to enjoy

the full range of rich variations.

 

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Welcome to Unzen

Unzen Bus center

Unzen Jigoku

Nita pass

 

Featured distinations

Bideo Museum

Bideo Museum

Unzen Golf Course

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Characteristics of hot spring

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Efficacy of hot spring

 

 

 Location of Unzen

　　  

 

 

Hyotan Onsen, sand bath

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The most popular pubulic bath in Beppu. You can enjoy various type of Onsen including the

sand bath. Hyotan Onsen is a public bath where is located in Kannawa district in Beppu.

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 Location of Beppu

  

 

 

General information  

Address	159-2 Kannawa, Beppu-city, Oita-prefecture
Access	15 minutes by a vehicle from JR Beppu Station 10 minutes walk from Kannawa Kamenoi Bus stop
Open hours	9:00 to 25:00
Admission fee	JPY 750
Days closed	No closing days

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