Hello Kyushu Travelstyle! This wonderful place is Oita (大分市 ). It’s the capital city of Oita Prefecture in the heart of Kyushu Island in Japan with estimated population of 480,000 in urban area now according to the World Statistical Data of 2019. Oita is also famous for having the most unique and colorful hot spring (hell onsen) destinations in Japan.
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Top 4 Places in OITA Prefecture
1. Harajiri Waterfalls (The Oriental Niagara of Japan )
This Mighty Harajiri Falls is about 129 meters wide and 20 meters high whose shape was formed through centuries of volcanic activity that led to explosions of Mt. Aso 90,000 years ago. It’s located at 410 Ogatamachi Harajiri, Bungoono, Oita Prefecture.
Restaurants and Souvenir Shops
After enjoying the great view of the falls, you can visit some good restaurants and souvenir shops nearby. Regardless of the season, their fresh milky, strawberry, mango, and melon soft cream serve is a hit at this store. Check the photos below.
2. Kuju Flower Park
The Kuju Flower Park is located at 4050 Kujumachi Kuju, Taketa, Oita Prefecture. It’s about 15 kilometers far. It is very spacious healing garden park with different kinds of lovely stunning flowers. The place is very soothing and relaxing. You can enjoy 2 hours of walking around the garden while taking delight at those colorful and precious flowers. I will surely come back here again such a paradise.
3. Yufuin Floral Village
Address: 1503-3 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu-city, Oita-prefecture
Discover the Yufuin Floral Village that makes a facsimile of a village in the beautiful city of Oxford and the quintessential Cotswold villages of Bampton in the United Kingdom, Europe.
Discover the following places in Yufuin:
- You can see Hedwig, Harry’s pet owl.
- Must see Alice in Wonderland Shop.
- Christmas Store
- The Rabbit and Ana Snow Shop
- Kiki’s Bakery at a unique fairytale village
- Please taste the most popular butter croissant
- A pretty vintage England car with a cute bear driver
- Yufuin tiny stores
4. Oita Marine Palace Aquarium (Umitamago)
Address: Yamashita Beach, Takasakiyama, Oita City, Oita Prefecture
This place has a huge aquarium with various sea creatures. You will be surely entertained by an indoor and outdoor performances like:
- Walrus’ presentation- The walrus is the only living species in the family Odobenidae that is really genius. It performs sit-ups exercise, kissing the lips and shaking hands with an audience. This is really everyone’s favorite.
- Dolphin Show and touch some sea animals at their artificial outdoor beach set-up. Please go and find out.
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