Top Things to do in Oita Prefecture
10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Oita Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Oita Prefecture, Japan including Ebisuya Yufuin, Usajingu Shrine, African Safari, Kuju Mountain Range, Usuki Sekibutsu, Futagoji Temple, Rakanji Temple, Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago, Oka Castle Ruins, Mt. Yufu.
Restaurants in Oita Prefecture
1. Ebisuya Yufuin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 131 reviews
Enjoy Japanese history, traditions, and the seasonal beauties from a rickshaw with our staff's omotenashi (hospitality). Our staff, with a rich knowledge of the city, will help make a special memory for your trip. We will take you to see interesting things you would not find in guidebooks or on websites.
2. Usajingu Shrine
3. African Safari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By jess00923 - Hong Kong, China
From wild to small animals a lot to see and experience . If schedule allows arrange a night stay in Beppu for a fuller experience
4. Kuju Mountain Range
5. Usuki Sekibutsu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By kimitakas - Taichung, Taiwan
It is definitely worth visiting, or I rather say it is worth traveling to Kyushu to visit Usuki Stone Buddha. There are four different areas, you can see many statues of Buddha, which are engraved in grottos. There are explanations in multiple languages by scanning QR code. That is quite helpful. The area is not very big, and it takes maybe about one hour. In front of this site, there is a field called Stone Buddha Park. As I visited, flowers were in full bloom.
6. Futagoji Temple
7. Rakanji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By BobB214 - Sydney, Australia
We caught a bus from Nakatsu and enjoyed a walk through the countryside beside the river with fields of blue flowers. The chairlift to the top is a good alternative to the very steep climb and is a fun experience. At the half way point are gardens that are generally level before the second trip up to the temple. It was very peaceful when we visited and met the resident cat sleeping beside the fish pond. One of the monks with excellent English took time out to talk to us about the temple and recommended we visit a secluded garden behind the temple after the main building. Views from the peak were really spectacular and the feeling of age and quietness was a contrast to the many city temples we had visited. The Rakanji temple is definately worth a visit.
8. Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 415 reviews
9. Oka Castle Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By kimitakas - Taichung, Taiwan
I knew that Taki Rentaro got the inspiration of his famous melody of “Kojyo no Tsuki”, and thought that it is just ruins of an old castle. Indeed, it was a good surprise. Oka Castle ruins is a wonderful place to familiarize with the great nature. The distanced view of Kujyu mountains is fantastic. Outside of Hokkaido, there is still some place like this in Japan. It is a new discovery.
10. Mt. Yufu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 412 reviews
Reviewed By ShelleyYam - Singapore, Singapore
You may have read the forgoing reviews and think well Mount Yufu is an easy climb. Well, yes and no. My husband and I decided to make the attempt with nominal training. We took approximately 4 hours to go up and down. I made it to the cradle whilst he made it to the top of the east peak which is purportedly easier. What made it more difficult was that for most of the climb, the path was littered with loose rocks and stones. If you do not have the appropriate hiking shoes, your feet and ankles would be in for a battering and you constantly have to watch you balance as the rocks can easily slide or give way. For me the descent was extra challenging because it was punishing on the knees as well. Having said that the path to the summit was well- trodden and clearly marked. The numerous switchbacks made for a gentler slope. We also noticed many elderly folk armed with hiking poles making the ascent and descent, as well as parents with young kids doing the climb. That of course galvanized us to make it to the top! The views were worth it!
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