The head shrine of Hachiman Shrine that is composed 44,000 shrines

that dedicated to the  Hachiman Deity. Emperor Ojin, who was deified

as Hachiman-jin  (the tutelary god of warriors), is said to be enshrined 

in all the sites dedicated to him; and the first and earliest of these was

at Usa in the early 8th century. The Shrine is was founded in 727.

          Sen Cliffs

Higashi-shiya Waterfall

      Suzai Waterfall

   Fukami Five Story

   Pagoda      

      Trowel Painting

       Trowel Painting

      Wisteria flower 

                   Tea Plantation

        Rose Garden

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.

The temple is a Tendai Buddhist temple located on the slopes of

Mount Futago. The temple was established in 718 and the temple

building is the oldest extant wooden structure in Kyushu.

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.

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.

Hewn in a rock Mt. Tahara are 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.

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.

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.

Great Castle wall construction, a magnificent view from the top. 

The Castle originally constructed in 1185, and had been enlarged

multiple times and eventually covered a widespread area on the

steep hills overlooking a river and all the surrounding countryside

 up to the Kuju mountain range clearly visible in the distance.

A plateau resort area and is a part of Aso Kuju National Park. 

The plateau of 600 to 1000 metre altitude, spreading at southern

part of Kuju and Taisen mountains foot, and is located in between

Aso and Takeda.

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan and the

2nd longest in the World Splendid and beautiful view from the

thrilling suspension bridge over the Naruko river valley.

Have you ever seen a wild white boar?  The wild white bore at

the Shrine has function as both guardians and messengers for

the deities at Shinto shrines. The white boars are thought to

bring happiness. After visiting the shrine, you should ask the

cute boars for some good-luck blessings.

A tranquil Onsen Resort at Waita mountain foot of 1,000 metre

altitude. It is said that the Onsen was founded more than 1,000

years ago, and now there are 30 Japanese style accommodations

called Ryokan in there.

The best driving area where the beautiful scenery of Aso Kuju National

Park can be enjoyed The Handa kogen Plateau is located in the

southern part of Kokonoe-cho, Kusu-gun. 

The area became a nice sightseeing spot connected to Beppu Onsen

and Yufuin in the north and Aso in the south.

It is called Niagara Falls of Japan.  The Ogata River, running through

the center of the Ogata plain, flows furiously down a cliff and creates

Harajiri Falls. The falls, 120 meters wide and 20 meters tall, are selected

as one of the best 100 falls in Japan. Lava flows produced by the great

eruption of Mt. Aso accumulated and created Harajiri Falls.

The main street in Yufuin, situated at the foot of Mount Yufu,

runs from near JR Yufuin Station to Kinrinko Lake. This bustling

street—known as Yunotsubo Avenue—features around 70

establishments, including boutiques, gift shops, art galleries,

and cafes. It is about a 30-minute walk from the station to the

lake along the avenue.

One of Yufuin’s most iconic landmarks, this lake is famous for the

hot springs that gush from its depths. On cold days, enchanting

steam rises from the water’s surface. The lake is located at the

end of the town’s main walking route, approximately 1.5 kilometers

from Yufuin Station.

Yufuin Floral Village is an amusement park that recreates the

streets of England’s Cotswolds region, famously used as a

filming location for ‘Harry Potter’. Cute owls will welcome you

at OWL’S FOREST. Visitors can enjoy strolling, gourmet food,

and shopping among the beautiful flowers in the village. 

There is even an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ shop here.

Seiro-mushi is prepared in large bamboo or cypress baskets

right in front of the diners. This cooking method enriches the

flavors with the subtle warmth and fragrance of the wood.

Experience the vibrant, ‘Jigoku-mushi’ (literally ‘hell-steaming’)

tradition of Beppu, Oita, where fresh local ingredients are

steamed to perfection before your eyes.

Beppu’s most popular public baths offer a chance to enjoy

various types of onsen experiences, including the unique

sand bath.

Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, Mount Tsurumi is a breath taking

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.

Michino-eki,

local shopping center

Great Castle wall construction, a magnificent view from the top. 

The Castle originally constructed  in 1185, and had been enlarged

multiple times and eventually covered a widespread area on the

steep hills overlooking a river and all the surrounding countryside 

up to the Kuju mountain range clearly visible in the distance.

A plateau resort area and is a part of Aso Kuju National Park. 

The plateau of 600 to 1000 metre altitude, spreading at southern

part of Kuju and Taisen mountains foot, and is located in between

Aso and Takeda.