Futago-ji Temple

 

 

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The Central temple of Rokugo-Manzan in Kunisaki peninsula. The temple was established

in 718 by Ninmon and located close to the peak of Mount Futago. Futagoji’s grounds cover

a wide area on the forested slopes of the mountain, with stone and gravel paths and stairs

connecting several halls housing various deities.

 

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A pair of stone Nio Guardians stand at the start of the traditional temple approach below the

parking lot, from where a ten minute ascent up a flight of steps takes you to the main temple buildings.

Among them are the Gomado Hall which is dedicated to Fudomyo, a protector of Buddhism, and the

Okunoin.

 

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General information

Address	1548 Akimachi-futago, Kunisaki-city, Oita-prefecture
Access	70 minutes by a vehicle from JR Beppu 70 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin 40 minutes by a vehicle from Usa 70 minutes by a vehicle from Nakatsu-city 110 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 150 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
Open hours	March to November 8:00 to 17:00 December to February 8:30 to 16:30
Admission fee	JPY 300
Days closed	No closing days

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Maki Odo

 

 

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The temple houses nine Buddhists images said to be masterpieces of the Heian period,

including the Maki-Odo Seated Amida Nyorai (Amitabha). Figure and statues of the Four

Devas. All are designated as important national cultural properties.

 

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General information  

Address	1796 Tashibumaki, Bungo-Takada-city, Oita-prefecture
Access	50 minutes by a vehicle from JR Beppu 50 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin 30 minutes by a vehicle from Usa 60 minutes by a vehicle from Nakatsu-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 140 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
Open hours	8:30 to 17:00
Admission fee	JPY 300
Days closed

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Nagasaki-bana Cape in Kunisaki peninsula

 

 

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Beautiful Resort Park facing to Suo Sea, located in the northern part of Bungo Takada-city,

the tip of the Kunishin peninsula.  The cape that faces the Suo Sea, and protruding like a

“nose” . The resort park features a beach, a campsite, restaurant and more. The entire

premises gets painted beautifully with colors of each and every seasonal flower in season.

There are also the Lodge and Auto Camping site. 

 

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General information  

Address	Mime, Bungo-Takada-city, Oita-prefecture
Access	80 minutes by a vehicle from JR Beppu 80 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin 40 minutes by a vehicle from Usa 70 minutes by a vehicle from Nakatsu-city 110 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 150 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city

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Kumano magaibutsu

 

 

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Two of largest Buddhist stone carvings in all Japan. A Fudo-myu-o 8 meter in heigt and

Dainich-nyurai 6.8 meter height. Said to have been carved in the Heian period, they have

received government designation as Important Cultural Properties.

 

Entrance

Daiichi nyorai

Fudo myoou

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General information  

Address	Yashibuharano, Bungo-takada-city, Oita-prefecture
Access	50 minutes by a vehicle from JR Beppu 50 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin 30 minutes by a vehicle from Usa-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Nakatsu-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 140 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
Open hours	April to October  8:00 to 17:00 November to March  8:00 to 16:30
Admission fee	No fee is required
Days closed	No closing days

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Tashibu-no-sho, the World Agricultural Heritage

 

 

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The World Agricultural Heritage in Kunisaki Peninsula.

This district was once considered the most important estate of Usa Shrine. It has been ascertained

from ancient documents that the rural landscape seen today has remained unchanged since Heian

period. Now included this are, Kunisaki peninsula is listed on the World Agricultural Heritage.

 

World Agricultural Heritage

Paddy field

Farmers houses

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General information  

Address	Tashibu-osaki, Bungo-Takada-city, Oita-prefecture
Access	50 minutes by a vehicle from JR Beppu 50 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin 30 minutes by a vehicle from Usa 60 minutes by a vehicle from Nakatsu-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 140 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city

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Fuki-ji Temple

 

 

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The oldest extant wooden structure in Kyushu, the temple ;ocated on the slopes of Mount

Futago and was established in 718. Fukiji is dedicated to Amida Buddha, and its main hall

houses an intricate wooden statue of the deity. In fact, the main hall of Fukiji is ranked as

one of the top three Amida Buddha halls in all of Japan.

 

Entrance

Stone lantern

Temple mail building

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General information  

Address	2395 Tashibufuki, Bungo-takada-city, Oita-prefecture
Access	60 minutes by a vehicle from JR Beppu 60 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin 30 minutes by a vehicle from Usa-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Nakatsu-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 140 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
Open hours	8:30 to 16:30
Admission fee	JPY 300
Days closed	No closing days

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Showano-machi in Bungo-takada

 

 

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Time back Japan’s 60 years ago, one of worthwhile place to visit in Bungo-takada, Kunisaki

Peninsula. The era that lasted till about 30 years ago in Japanese history, Bungo-takada was

the most prosperous in Kunisaki Peninsula for over 300 years from the Edo period up to 1900.
Here remains various old structures and remnants of regional Japanese.

 

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General information  

Address	Shinmachi, Bungo-takada-city, Oita-prefecture
Access	60 minutes by a vehicle from JR Beppu 60 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin 15 minutes by a vehicle from Usa-city 40 minutes by a vehicle from Nakatsu-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 130 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city

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Fukinoto, restaurant and accommodation

 

Located in the precincts of Fuku-ji temple, the local cuisines can be enjoyed such as Bungo

beef, Dangojiru, Soba noddle as well as Special meals used locally harvested ingredients.

 

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Soda noddle making experience

 

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Location of Kunisaki peninsula

 

    

 

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General information

Address	2365 Tashibufuki, Bungo-takada-city, Oita-prefecture
Access	60 minutes by a vehicle from JR Beppu 60 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin 30 minutes by a vehicle from Usa-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Nakatsu-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 140 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city

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