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.
Where to Explore
Onsen Resort where the largest hot spring yield in Japan
The popular hot spring town nestle at the foot of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi.
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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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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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.
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 religious ground influenced by mountain and nature worship, Buddhism, and
Usa shrine rising in the region.
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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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Featured tours
・ Yufuin & Beppu Onsen 2 days tour
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