6 Free Things to do in Oita That You Shouldn't Miss

June 21, 2021 Carley Gatson

Discover the best top things to do in Oita, Japan including Tanoura Beach, JR Oita City, Amu Plaza Oita, Tokiwa Honten, Funai Castle Ruin, Oita Castle Ruin Park.
Restaurants in Oita

1. Tanoura Beach

Tanoura, Oita 870-0802 Oita Prefecture http://www.oishiimati-oita.jp/spots/detail/CPID:74512
Excellent
22%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 79 reviews

Tanoura Beach

2. JR Oita City

1-14 Kanamemachi, Oita 870-0831 Oita Prefecture +81 97-513-1220 http://www.jroitacity.jp/
Excellent
32%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 241 reviews

JR Oita City

Reviewed By darrellm149 - Sydney, Australia

Arrived in Oita with the intention of just going to the Ruby World Cup match. The city had put out the welcome mat and arranged local markets and events all based around the JR Oita City area. Great facilities in and around this hub and well worth the time to visit and take advantage of the shops and outdoor events. The statues in the court yard area are worth some investigation and research as they tell a very interesting story of how this part of Japan was instrumental in allowing Europeans into Japan.

3. Amu Plaza Oita

1-14 Kanamemachi JR Oita Station, Oita 870-0831 Oita Prefecture +81 97-513-1220 http://jroitacity.jp/amu/
Excellent
21%
Good
62%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 52 reviews

Amu Plaza Oita

Reviewed By tiffanyg991 - Yeonggwang-gun, South Korea

Great place to shop for fashionable items. Also the closest GU that we could find in the area. It's centrally located and offers free parking.

4. Tokiwa Honten

2-1-4 Funaimachi, Oita 870-8688 Oita Prefecture +81 97-538-1111 http://www.tokiwa-dept.co.jp/honten/
Excellent
19%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 36 reviews

Tokiwa Honten

Reviewed By neko-sealion

日頃は混みすぎずスカスカすぎないこの老舗デパート。しかし、福袋争奪戦となると話は別。どこからともなく大分県民が結集し、それぞれの戦利品めがけて大運動会のような様相を呈する。さすがに首都圏ほどではないけれど、朝早く(7:00とか)から整理券の列が延び、開店を今か今かと待つ買い物客には「よだきい」を連発する県民性は微塵も感じられない。観光で大分滞在の旅人にもこの熱いお祭り騒ぎをぜひ味わっていただきたい。小規模都市と侮るなかれ、このデパートはかつて日本で第10位の売上を誇った。店内は広く、大人でも下手をすれば迷子になる。買い物の集中力が途切れたら、地下一階のフルーツジュースバーで水分補給するもよし。店員さんはショップによりさまざまだが、時折すごい接客プロフェッショナルがいる。レベルの高い接客を受けたら、ここで買い物してよかったとつくづく思う。もうやっすいショッピングモールには行けない。我々はモノを買うだけではなく、特別な体験をするために百貨店に行くのだ。それを思い出させてくれる何かが、ここにはある。 Usually this department store is not too crowded. But on January 2nd, quite a few Oita local shoppers gather here for treasure hunting! So called “lucky bag” consists of many high quality goods in spite of low price. As for some brands, shoppers must get “number cards” early in the morning to buy lucky bags. Oita people normally hate working too hard or queuing in a line too early, but they try very hard to purchase these special sale items. Travelers SHOULD NOT miss this atmosphere like a festival! This department store used to have the 10th best sales volume in Japan. The building is large enough for some customers to get lost inside. Though most clerks speak only Japanese, you can find valuable and well-designed products such as watches, shoes, clothes, hats, cooking tools, porcelines, stationaries, teas, snacks … you name it.

5. Funai Castle Ruin

4 Niagemachi, Oita 870-0046 Oita Prefecture http://www.city.oita.oita.jp/o204/bunkasports/shitebunkazai/1352943146749.html
Excellent
6%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
52%
Poor
7%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 124 reviews

Funai Castle Ruin

6. Oita Castle Ruin Park

4 Niagemachi, Oita 870-0046 Oita Prefecture https://www.oishiimati-oita.jp/spots/detail/23
Excellent
4%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
49%
Poor
8%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 79 reviews

Oita Castle Ruin Park

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