Temple Spots in Hita Area

  • 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.
  • Chofukuji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi Mamedamachi 5-13

    江戸時代は天領だったという大分県の日田。その豆田町は、古い町並みが素敵な町です。豆田町には南北を貫く2本のメインストリートが通っていますが、その右側の上町通り沿いに長福寺がありました。 上町通りに長福寺の山門が建っています。奥には本堂があり、山門も本堂も品格があり、昔なつかしい雰囲気を醸し出していました。このお寺の醸し出す雰囲気が古い町並みの豆田町にフィットしていて、素敵でした。

  • Myoeiji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi Tanso 1-4-25

    JR日田駅から徒歩5-6分といったところ、山門上に鐘楼が有るので特徴ある寺院と言えます。境内には、にこやかなお顔をした白いお地蔵さまが参拝者を迎えてくれます。和みました。

  • Enpukuji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi Amagasemachi Tsukada 1352
  • Negai Shiyo Ji
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    Oita Hita-shi Kuma 2-chome 8-29
  • Kyoeiji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi Ono Tonomachi 4158
  • Kurakuji
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    Oita Pref. Hitashi Tsurugawauchi Otsuruhon town 4754
  • Hiro En Ji
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    Oita Hita-shi Higashimachi 5-21
  • Koshoji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi Yoake Yoakekamimachi 156
  • Hikari Doji Hita Betsuin
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    Oita Hita-shi
  • Komyoji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi Amagasemachi Ideguchi 1181-4
  • Saiganji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi Ishii Ishiimachi 2-1241
  • Saikoji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi Shiromachi 2-1-51
  • Saizenji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi
  • Sairinji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi Oyamamachi Nishioyama 840
  • Shosenji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi Kamitsuemachi Kawabaru 81
  • Shiyomiyoji
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    Oita Pref. Hitashi Miwa Shimizu-cho 1490-1
  • Shorenji Temple
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    Oita Hita-shi Kawaharamachi 4-25
  • Kabuchi Ji
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    Oita Hita-shi Chuo 2-chome 6-41
  • Jiyoji
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    Oita Pref. Hitashi Kagetsu Akibaru town 1023

Oita Areas

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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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