Travel / Tourism Spots in Oita Area
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- Beppu Yukemuri Observatory
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- Oita Pref. Beppushi Kannawahigashi 8 pairs
- An observatory located in Kannawahigashi, Beppu City. Visitors can get a sweeping view of Beppu and Mt. Tsurumi and Ogiyama towering in the distance. Beppu has the highest yield of hot spring in Japan and the sight of hot spring steam blooming from various parts of the city is something truly unique to this place. This observatory’s night view has also been selected for inclusion in a list of Japan’s “Night View Heritages.”
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- Beppu Ropeway
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- Oita Pref. Beppushi Minamitateishi Kanbara 10-7
- A ropeway built on Mt. Tsurumi located on the west side of urban Beppu. The ropeway’s large gondolas can accommodate 101 passengers and travel from Beppu Kogen Station 500 meters above sea level to Tsurumi Sanjo Station near the top of the mountain 1,300 meters above sea level in about 10 minutes. Each year on New Year’s Day the ropeway operates before sunrise and bustles with visitors come to see the first sunrise of the new year from the observatory at the top of the mountain.
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- Sagiridai Observatory
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3.01 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Oita Yufu-shi Yufuincho Kawakami 1964-14
- "A 15-minute drive from the Yufuin Interchange on the Oita Expressway. This observatory is located at the foot of Mt. Yufu and offers a sweeping view of the Yufuin Basin from 680 meters above sea level. Situated between Yufuin and Beppu along the Yamanami Highway (Prefectural Route 11), known as one of the most scenic driving destinations in Kyushu, the observatory has a shop and toilets and thus is also a popular rest stop. Boasting fabulous seasonal views, the observatory's name literally translates to ""mist stand,"" and as this implies, mists gather in the valley below, particularly early in the morning in winter, and during this time visitors can take in the magical sight of the fog-enshrouded basin."
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狭霧台展望台にある土産物店です。数人分だけですが、イートイン可能なカウンター席あり。トイレは店外方式。先日そのトイレを借りたので、お返し的にまぐろジャーキーをお買い上げ。土産物の品揃えはそこそこ。
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- Yunotsubo-Kaido Street
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- Oita Pref. Yufushi Yufuinchoukawakami
- A road located in Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City. Serving as Yufuin’s “Main Street,” the road extends away from Yufuin Station towards Mt. Yufu and is lined with a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops selling local specialty products.
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- Compal Hall
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- Oita Pref. Oitashi Funaimachi 1-5-38
- A cultural complex located in 1 Chome, Funai-machi, Oita City. Facilities include a 500-seat culture hall used for concerts and theater performances; a gymnasium equal in size to two basketball courts, a judo and kendo hall, and other sports facilities; a multipurpose hall; an astronomical observation dome; a library; a community hall; meeting rooms; and a café. From arts to sports, a wide variety of events are held here.
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- B-Con Plaza
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- Oita Pref. Beppushi Yamanotechou 12-1
- A multipurpose complex situated along Fujimi-dori Street in Yamanote-cho, Beppu City. Facilities include a convention hall able to accommodate up to 8,000 people; an international conference room with equipment for simultaneous interpretation of six languages; Philharmonia Hall, a concert hall and theater able to accommodate about 1,200 people; and reception hall outfitted with a nine face, high vision video system. The complex’ 125-meter tower also serves as an observatory offering a sweeping view of Beppu City.
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- Hirano Museum
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3.55 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Oita Beppushi-shi Motomachi 11-7
- Standing among several restaurants, this museum, overseen by the Beppu Onsen Promotional Association, also serves as a tourist information center for Oita. Open to the general public, the museum operates out of the first floor of the home of the director, and prospective visitors must make an appointment before they come. The museum's privately organized collection spans some 5,000 items, all of which are connected to Beppu, including photos and posters from the Meiji through the Showa periods, as well as exhibits on prominent figures.
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別府温泉で有名な竹瓦温泉の裏手の商店街の中に有る個人経営の資料館です。波止場神社にも割と近い場所ですが何分個人宅なので中に入るのに躊躇します。 別府温泉街の栄枯盛衰を個人収集の民族資料で開設した資料館で入場無料です。
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- Ajimu Budoushu Koubou
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4.01 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Oita Pref. Usashi Ajimumachishimoge 798
- A winery located in Shimoge, Ajimu-machi, Usa City. The winery takes advantage of the extreme differences between day and night time temperatures (a feature of the Ajimu’s climate) to cultivate grapes and produce wines. Visitors can view the winery’s vineyard and wine production area and also taste and purchase the company’s wines. The winery also holds events such as a new wine festival in fall and a barrel opening event in spring.
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嫁と「安心院葡萄酒工房」を訪れました。 白、赤のいろいろ種類のワインを試飲できました。その中で気に入った２本を購入しました。 ちょっと楽しかった小旅行でした。
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- Kunimi Furusato Museum
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4.54 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Oita Kunisaki-shi Kunimimachi Kibe 536
- This museum, a 35-minute drive from the Oita Airport, operates out of a residence once used by village headmen built in the early Meiji period. Here visitors can come in contact with the history and culture of Kunisaki City's Kunimi-machi district through braziers, glass beads, serving tables, and other historically valuable artefacts excavated from the Onizuka Kofun, a sixth century burial mound; and exhibits on the Rokugo Manzan culture. The museum is also one of the few places anywhere in the world to provide information on and display items connected to Petro Kasui Kibe, a Christian missionary who was the first Japanese person to visit Jerusalem. In the Shiroyamatei restaurant on the museum's grounds, you can enjoy choice meals made with ingredients grown in Kunimi-machi, such as the area's famous octopus curry.
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国見の街の国道沿いにあるが看板が泣ければ通り過ぎてしまいそうな場所にある。隣のペトロカヌイ公園のほうが目立つが駐車場はどちらでも同じ。 駐車場から奥に行くと国見ふるさと展示館。夕方近かったので人影がなく、食堂、売店も閉店していた。地味な施設なので観光客を集めるには苦労しそうだ。入場料200円で中に入ると国見の暮らし、歴史に関する資料が展示されている。
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- Tokodo
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4.54 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Oita Hita-shi Mamedamachi 10-3
- This craft shop, facing the Important Cultural Property-designated Kusano Honke, primarily sells handmade Japanese dorei pottery bells. Dorei bells are a craft which have been widely used since ancient times because they are said to ward away evil and misfortune. The shop's hina doll bells are particularly recommended and are crafted by covering an unpainted pottery bell with handmade Japanese washi paper and painting it with a face and clothing using traditional black ink. Other products the shop sells include dorei bells modeled after the animals of the Chinese zodiac, and clay ohajiki pieces decorated with colorful flowers used to play a traditional Japanese children's game of the same name. The shop is also a great place to look for souvenirs of your trip.
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日田市の豆田町は、古い町並みが魅力の素敵な町です。私たちは、豆田町の北を流れる花月川に架かる御幸橋を渡って御幸通りを南に向かいました。素敵な街並みを見ながらのんびり歩いていると、古い町家風の建物があって、その中に、こちらのお店、東光堂がありました。 東光堂は、素朴でかわいい土鈴がたくさん並んでいるお店でした。お店番は奥様で、並んでいる土鈴などの作者はご主人なんだそうです。素敵などれいたちの中か...
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- Yoshimaru Kazumasa Memorial Museum Soshunfu no Yakata
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4.04 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Oita Usuki-shi Hama 980
- "This museum, a 10-minute drive from the Usuki Interchange on the Higashikyushu Expressway, commemorates Kazumasa Yoshimaru, a songwriter famous for creating such songs as ""Ode to Early Spring,"" and ""Kokyo wo hanaruru uta."" Born in Usuki in 1873, the museum was opened inside the former home of the parents of his wife, Yuki Itai, to commemorate the 120th anniversary of his birth. The museum displays sheet music, personal effects, and other items connected to the writer, scholar, and educator. The museum building is an excellently preserved example of late Edo period samurai residences and has been designated a Tangible Cultural Property by the city."
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吉丸一昌の名前は知らなかったのですが、「春は名のみの風の寒さや」で始まる小学校唱歌「早春賦」はほとんどすべての人が知っているのではないでしょうか。この曲の作詞に携わったのが吉丸一昌さんとのことで、色々と勉強になりました。
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- J:COM Horuto Hall OITA
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- Oita Oita-shi Kanaikeminami 1-5-1
- A culture facility located in front of Oita Station in Kanaikeminami, Oita City. Facilities include a large hall capable of accommodating 1,200 people, a small hall, studios, meeting rooms, and more. The facility is used to hold concerts, plays, and other performances. There are also a variety of other cultural, social services, and educational facilities such as the Oita Citizens Library, regional children’s development support office, training room, kitchen studio, and café and restaurant.
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- Mameda-machi
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- Oita Pref. Hitashi Mamedamachi
- "A district located along the Kagetsu River in Hita City. The district has been designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Hita prospered as a ""tenryo"" domain under the direct control of the Edo shogunate, and many merchants gathered in this district. Today, many preserved old merchant houses and storehouses still stand here, and it has become a sightseeing destination where visitors can experience the area's history. The Tenryo Hita Doll Festival is held here in mid-February."
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- Roadside Station Kiyokawa
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- Oita Pref. Bungoonoshi Kiyokawamachisunada 1574-1
- A roadside station standing on National Route 502 in Sunada, Kiyokawa-machi, Bungo-ono City. The station has a market selling local agricultural products, foods, and specialty products such as “Clean Peach”, peach brand (available from late June to mid-August) and organically grown golden sesame seeds. There are also restaurants serving handmade soba noodles, yakiniku Japanese barbecue, Korean cuisine, and set meals. Additionally, there is a knickknack shop as well as shops selling tofu and bread.
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- Kumohachimangu Shrine
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4.53 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Oita Nakatsu-shi Yabakei Machi Miyazono 407
- "This Shinto shrine can be reached by going west a short distance on the road in front of the Miyazono Community Center; the shrine will be visible on the right hand side. The shrine's office and the Kumohachimangu Culture Hall are located a little to the east beyond some private homes and farm fields. The shrine is dedicated to the gods Kumonoyahata-no-Okami and Myoken-Okami. A sacred tree which once stood on the grounds known as the ""Thousand Year Cedar"" was said to have been planted in 973, the year when the shrine was founded; even today, its mighty stump, now on display, exudes a sense of life and power and is said to grant safety and protection. Also of note is the shrine's strong connection to the Japanese mythical water goblins called kappa - for example, instead of the typical stone lion-dogs, shrine visitors are greeted by a pair of guardian kappa statues. During the shrine's annual festival on July 29, a music and dance performance called the Kappa-gaku is held which has been designated an Intangible Folk-Cultural Property by the prefecture."
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人が社務所にはいませんがインターホンでこちらに来ていただくことが出来ますので御朱印やお守りを購入することが可能です。
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- Mt. Yufu
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- Oita Pref. Yufushi Yufuinchoukawakami
- This volcano is located on the western side of Mt. Tsurumi. Made up of Higashi-mine and the 1,583 meter-high Nishi-mine, it is called Echigo Fuji because of its conical shape. The mountain climbing road has the most climbers, there are three parking lots (central, west and east trailheads), and it is possible to go around the edge of the crater near the summit on the Ohachi Meguri route. In addition, chosen as one of Japan's new 100 famous mountains, you can also see Mt. Hiko on the border of Oita and Fukuoka prefectures and Mt. Unzen in Nagasaki when there is good weather.
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- Roadside Station Kunisaki
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- Oita Pref. Kunisakishi Kunisakimachiowara 2662-1
- A roadside station situated along National Route 213 in Owara Kunisaki-machi, Kunisaki City. Facilities include the Kunisaki Cycling Terminal, a bicycle rental terminal; and a market selling agricultural products and local specialty products. Gintachi no Sato sells seafood and foods made with seafood and also serves dishes made with local specialties like largehead hairtail.
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- Takatsuka Atago Jizoson Statue
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- Oita Pref. Hitashi Amagasemachimabaru 3740
- This is unusual even nationwide in that it indicates the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism as a place of worship for Jizo, the guardian deity of children, while also having a torii gate and auxiliary shrine for Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess. Also known as “Takatsuka-san,” it is a place known for fulfilling prayers relating to various issues and attracts a great many visitors from all over the country.
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- Chinda Falls
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- Oita Pref. Bungoonoshi Onomachiyada
- The collective name for a 20-meter-high, 100-meter-wide-waterfall (Ontaki) on the main current of the Ono River and a smaller 18 meter tall, four-meter-wide waterfall (Mentaki) on the Hirai River tributary, the falls are nicknamed “the Niagara of Ono.” A walkway draws close to the larger waterfall and the view from the platform jutting out at the end is stunning. This famous waterfall was even painted by the renowned Muromachi period artist Sesshu Toyo.
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- Futago-ji Temple
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- Oita Pref. Kunisakishi Akimachifutago 1548
- A Buddhist temple located in Futago, Aki-machi, Kunisaki City. Situated halfway up Mt. Futago, the tallest peak on the Kunisaki Peninsula, this temple is the head temple of all Rokugo Manzan Tendai Buddhist temples which boast 1,300 years of history in the peninsula. The temple’s grounds are included as part of Setonaikai National Park and have also been designated a Historic Site by the prefecture. Filled with woodland and natural beauty, the temple’s grounds have even been selected for inclusion in a list of 100 Forests in Japan suited for Forest Bathing, and particularly large numbers of visitors come here during the fall foliage season.
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A trip to Oita is tantamount to a long soak in the Beppu baths. The mountainous, coastal prefecture of Oita is renowned for having more onsen than any other prefecture in Japan, most of which lie in the city of Beppu on the west coast of Kyushu, recognizable by its pungent sulphuric aroma and the clouds of steam that puff up across the hillside. Away from the Beppu hot springs await mountains, waterfalls, and temples, so don’t hesitate to explore Oita a little further.
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