Things to do in Oita Prefecture

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Hells of Beppu

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Gaze at the menacing steam and bubbling mud pits around these otherworldly hot springs, where you’ll find crocodiles, steamed desserts and geyser eruptions.
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A traditional Japanese house by a river, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

Yufuin Onsen

Unique features of Yufuin Onsen include the hot springs and lake views. Make a stop by Yufuin Stained Glass Museum or Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village while you're exploring the area.

A bridge over a reflective water body surrounded by autumn foliage.

Miyakomachi

Though Miyakomachi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like JR Oita City and Oita Prefectural Art Center.

Tsurumi

If you're spending some time in Tsurumi, Myoban Onsen and Hyotan Hot Spring are top sights worth seeing.

Kitahama

While visiting Kitahama, you might make a stop by sights like Beppu Tower and Kaimonji Onsen.

Ekimaecho

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ekimaecho and surrounding area, you can visit Takegawara Onsen and Beppu Tower.

A nighttime street with illuminated signs and storefronts, including a sushi restaurant.

Beppu

A cityscape with a prominent communication tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountain range in the background.

Kikuchi

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings and a crowd of people.

Yufu

Two snow-covered monkeys sitting in the snow.

Yamaguchi

A traditional Japanese house by a river, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

Oita

A vibrant flower field with various colors and green trees in the background.

Taketa

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and a wooden fence.

Hiji

A river with rocks, a bridge, and houses along the riverbank.

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