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Quick facts
- Region: Kyushu & Okinawa
- Capital: Oita
- Population: 1.1 million
- Climate: Seto Inland Sea
- Cherry blossom (average): 24 March
- No. 1 in Japan: Japan's most hot springs and largest flow of spring water — Beppu and Yufuin. Also almost 100% of Japan's kabosu citrus
⭐ Top sights
Beppu Onsen
Japan's largest hot-spring city by sources and flow. Steam rises all over town; the 'Hells' tour shows seven differently coloured pools.
Beppu Onsen
Japan's No. 1 in both number of springs and volume of hot water. The "Hells" tour and sand baths
Yufuin Onsen
At the foot of Mount Yufu. Morning mist on Lake Kinrin and a town of small art museums
🍲 Local food
Toriten, dango-jiru, Seki mackerel and horse mackerel, yaseuma
Among Japan's top chicken-eating prefectures. Toriten is tempura-battered chicken; dango-jiru is a soup of flat wheat dumplings
🌸 Flowers & autumn leaves
- Yabakei Gorge (Hitome Hakkei) — Autumn foliage · Early to mid-November. Strange rock formations and autumn leaves. "Hitome Hakkei" means eight views taken in at a single glance
🏨 Where to stay in Oita
The area around Oita, the capital, has the best transport links and the widest choice of hotels; a night at a hot-spring town is also worth it.
Other prefectures in the region
Fukuoka · Saga · Nagasaki · Kumamoto · Miyazaki · Kagoshima · Okinawa · 47 prefectures
Frequently asked questions
What is Oita famous for food-wise?
Oita's best-known local dishes are Toriten, dango-jiru, Seki mackerel and horse mackerel, yaseuma. Among Japan's top chicken-eating prefectures. Toriten is tempura-battered chicken; dango-jiru is a soup of flat wheat dumplings
What are the top sights in Oita?
Top picks in Oita include Beppu Onsen, Beppu Onsen, Yufuin Onsen.
When do cherry blossoms bloom in Oita?
In Oita (Oita), Somei-yoshino cherry trees usually start blooming around 24 March, reaching full bloom about a week later.
