Top Things to do in Oita Prefecture
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
Discover the best top things to do in Oita Prefecture, Japan including Usajingu Shrine, Usuki Sekibutsu, Fukiji Temple, Ontayakino Sato, Futagoji Temple, Rakanji Temple, Oka Castle Ruins, Fujigawachi Valley, Matama Beach, Yamanami Highway.
Restaurants in Oita Prefecture
1. Usajingu Shrine
2. 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.
3. Fukiji Temple
4. Ontayakino Sato
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By becs_lau
We went during a very quiet period, parked at the pottery museum and walked down, it is very special, pottery made in the area dating back to 1700's (I think) I enjoyed the video in the museum, although there is no translation so guesswork if you don't know Japanese, ancient way of attaining clay powder still in use. Peaceful Working kilns, didn't see anyone sculpting but pots etc drying and being sanded Lovely to browse and admire the pieces for purchase but not be monitored as people are elsewhere going about their work. Brought two small pieces
5. Futagoji Temple
6. 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.
7. 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.
