Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
The head shrine of the forty thousand Hachiman shrines, founded at Usa in 725, with three halls that are a National Treasure.
Usa · OitaA public bathhouse of 1879 in Beppu, rebuilt in 1938 under a great curved gable, with a sand bath as well as hot water.
Beppu · OitaA small lake at Yufuin fed by both cold springs and hot ones, so that steam rises from it on winter mornings.
Yufu · OitaSeven vividly coloured hot springs in Beppu – from a cobalt-blue pool to a blood-red pond — too hot to bathe in, but spectacular to see.
Beppu · OitaA regional revitalization initiative in the hometown of Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, featuring two museums dedicated to the manga series.
Hita · OitaTakasakiyama hosts wild Japanese monkeys in natural habitat, with over 1,000 individuals as of 2020, earning it recognition as the birthplace of monkey science in Japan.
OitaHarmonyland is a Hello Kitty-themed park in Ōita Prefecture with character-centered rides, live entertainment, and opportunities to meet the famous mascot.
Hiji · OitaLarge aquarium featuring marine life from around the world, local exhibits, and interactive experiences including diving with dolphins.
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