Mt. Kirikabu
Located in Oita's Kusu Town, Kitikabu is a stump shaped mountain that's a popular spot for paragliders and even features a swing set to make you feel like you're swinging off its edge!
Completed in 1934, Bungo Mori Roundhouse is a former turning station for steam locomotives and has been featured the animations 'Nisekoi' and more recently 'Love Live!'.
At its peak, 25 steam locomotives carried over 5,000 passengers per day along this line, however with the transfer to diesel-powered trains, it was closed in 1970.
Inside the park, there is a railway museum, where you can learn more about the history of the Roundhouse, what's evening cooler is it was built by Eiji Mitooka, designer of the Seven Stars luxury train in Kyushu.
Located in Oita's Kusu Town, Kitikabu is a stump shaped mountain that's a popular spot for paragliders and even features a swing set to make you feel like you're swinging off its edge!
Established over 1,200 years ago, Takatsuka Atago Jizoson is a temple which features over 2,000 'Jizo-son' statues and attracts a large number of both domestic and international visitors.
Located a short walk from Amagase station in Oita's Hita City, Sakuradaki is a spectacular waterfall that has been referenced in texts from as early as the 8th century.
Opened in 2006, Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi is a 390 meter long, 173 meter tall bridge suspension bridge offering amazing views of the Kuju-Renzan mountain range and Shindo-no-taki waterfall. Officially the highest pedestrian-only suspension bridge in Japan, be sure to visit if you're brave enough to walk over it!
Formed over 2.5 million years by the Yamakuni River cutting through rocks and lava and tuff, this gorge is full of interesting shapes and rock formations. Parti
A selection of specialty made dessert cakes ready for any occasion! We recommend the Matcha Chocolat made from Yame Matcha– one of Japan’s best high-quality tea leaves combined with milky white chocolate and Yufuin’s famous rice flour.
Ryokan Fukumotoya boasts 5 hot spring baths including 3 outdoor bath facilities in the Kabeyu Onsen Area. Guests can enjoy traditional Japanese dishes featuring
Boasting indoor and open-air hot spring baths, Hosenji Sankoen is situated next to a river surrounded by lush nature. Traditional Japanese cuisine with local in
Situated in Kokonoe, 32 km from Beppu, Hosenji Kanko Hotel Yumotoya features free WiFi access and free private parking. Each room at this ryokan is air conditi
Offering a children's playground and views of the mountains, Kinosato Yamanoyu is located in Kokonoe in the Oita Region, 32 km from Beppu. Guests can enjoy the
Milky Spa Sun Village is located in the Amagase district in Hita, 42 km from Beppu. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site. Each
Situated in the Amagase district in Hita, 42 km from Beppu, Ukiha features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. All rooms have a flat-screen TV. You
The Mori Ogai Memorial Museum is dedicated to legendary writer Mori Ogai, who was active during the Meiji era (1868-1912). It is located a short walk West of th
Located in the Nishi Awa area of Japan, Mori-Tei is in a prime spot within the Udatsu Old Street. Mori-Tei is a satellite office space open for events and both
Oka Castle, located in the former Bungo Province, was built in 1185 by Ogata Koreyoshi.
Showa no Machi is a shopping street with retro shops reminiscent of the Showa period.
If you love the idea of camping but don’t want to forgo the comforts of home then the glamping experience at Satonotabi Resort Lodge Kiyokawa is for you. We recently had the fortune of heading out to Bungo-ōno city in Oita prefecture where we got to experience the ultimate glamping experience without breaking the bank.
Itozu-no-mori Zoological Park is an interactive zoo and park, especially suited for families with small children.