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Oita Prefecture

Oita Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of Kyushu, boasts the highest number of hot spring sources in Japan and the amount of hot springs flowing out.
Onsen Prefecture is home to many hot spring areas, including the nationally famous Beppu Onsen and Yufuin Onsen.
Oita Prefecture has Mt. Nakadake of Kyushu's highest peak, the Kokonoe Mountains, in the western part of Oita Prefecture, Mt. Sobo in the southern part, and the coastal area faces the Seto Inland Sea, so you can enjoy the mountains and fresh seafood all year round.
In addition to hot springs and food, there are many tourist spots that make use of history and nature, such as the national treasure Usuki Daibutsu and historical explorations on the Kunisaki Peninsula, where unique Buddhist historical sites remain, and many tourists from Japan and abroad visit. .
Please come and enjoy the charm of Oita, Onsen Prefecture.

大分マリーンパレス水族館「うみたまご」 Oita Prefecture Great for Kids

Oita Marine Palace Aquarium “Umitamago”: Relax watching sea creatures in an open-air aquarium with a great ocean backdrop.

On sunny days, you can experience the openness of the outdoors by watching walrus and dolphin shows with a spectacular ocean view in t…

城島高原パーク Oita Prefecture Amusement Parks

Kjima Kogen Park, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Endless ways to have fun! Enjoy your vacation at a highland resort and amusement park

Kijima Kogen Park is a resort spot with an amusement park, a hotel where you can refresh yourself in a hot spring, and a full-fledged …

九州自然動物公園アフリカンサファリ Oita Prefecture Great for Kids

Usa City, Oita Prefecture: Adults and children alike are excited by the power of wild animals! Kyushu Wildlife Park African Safari

As you drive through the vast grounds, you will see large American bison running at great speed, giraffes and elephants in the distanc…

かまど地獄 Oita Prefecture Hot Springs

Tour the Hells of Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Experience the mysteries of the earth in this hot spring tour you won’t find anywhere else!

Oita is the most famous prefecture for hot springs in Japan. It is home to so many unique hot springs that it is often said that comin…

鯛生金山 Oita Prefecture Great for Kids

Hita City, Oita Prefecture: Try panning for gold in a whole other world beneath the ground!

Once hailed as the "El Dorado of the East," the Taio Kinzan Gold Mine once boasted the highest output of gold in Asia. The mine has si…

由布院ステンドグラス美術館 Oita Prefecture Art Museums

Admire the captivating colors of the light and experience the healing power of stained glass at the Yufuin Stained Glass Museum

Take a short 15-minute walk from Yufuin Station while admiring the beautiful Mt. Yufu and you will soon come across a brick church.The…