Top Things to do in Oita
Top 10 Things to do in Oita, Kyushu-Okinawa
Discover the best top things to do in Oita, Japan including Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago, Takasakiyama Natural Zoo, Sekizaki Ocean and Astronomical Observatory Hall, Tanoura Beach, Sasamuta Shrine, JR Oita City, Oita Prefectural Art Museum, Oita Bank Akarengakan, Amu Plaza Oita, Tokiwa Honten.
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1. Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 415 reviews
2. Takasakiyama Natural Zoo
3. Sekizaki Ocean and Astronomical Observatory Hall
4. Tanoura Beach
5. Sasamuta Shrine
6. JR Oita City
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 241 reviews
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.
7. Oita Prefectural Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By ayAroundTheWorld
I went to Oita to check out the architecture of this museum designed by Ban Shigeru. It's about 15-20 minutes' walk from Oita Station. It's a sunny day and the design is particularly impressive in the strong sunlight. The atrium is two-story high and airy, enclosed by glass, with artworks, sculptures, installations and displays scattered around. It is free for everyone and acts as a public space. There is a small cafe and museum shop on the ground floor, and another cafe on the upper floor. There were sundry exhibitions (with entrance fee) in the exhibition rooms at the time of visit, and many students went. On the upper floor, you can see wooden ceiling structures, typical of Ban Shigeru's design. If you are interested in architecture and design, and also Ban Shigeru's work, this museum is highly recommended.
8. Oita Bank Akarengakan
9. Amu Plaza Oita
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 52 reviews
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.
10. Tokiwa Honten
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
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.
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