大分県 · Kyushu Region
Oita Hidden Gems
Japan's hot-spring capital — more thermal water and more sources than any other prefecture, from steaming resort towns to quiet mountain baths.
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Climate & Best Season
Mild and rainy; the Kuju highlands are cooler with light snow. Onsen are best in autumn and winter.
Famous For (Food)
- Toriten (chicken tempura)
- Seki mackerel
- Dango-jiru
- Bungo beef
Signature Sights
- Beppu 'hells' and baths
- Yufuin
- Usa Jingu
- Kunisaki Peninsula stone Buddhas
Oita· Usa
Usa Jingu — Head Shrine of 40,000 Hachiman Shrines
Usa Jingu, established in 725 AD, is the head shrine of all Hachiman shrines in Japan (numbering 40,000+). Hachiman is t…
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Updated Jul 2026
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Oita· Usa
Rokugo-manzan Temples — Kunisaki Buddhist Trail
Stand at the base of the Kumano Magaibutsu cliff at 7:30 on a November morning and you'll understand why monks chose thi…
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Updated Jul 2026
