Anime Pilgrimage · Kyushu

Attack on Titan in HITA Museum & ANNEX

🏅 Selected for the 2026 edition of “Japanese Anime Tourism 88-Spots” (Anime Tourism Association)
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Two museums in Hita, Oita, the hometown of Hajime Isayama, creator of Attack on Titan. The Museum is at a roadside station in Oyama-machi and the ANNEX is near the city center; at both you can see original artwork and works connected to the creator. It is selected as a facility in the 88 Anime Spots.

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Places

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    Attack on Titan in HITA Museum

    📍 Oyama-machi, Hita, Oita (inside Michi-no-Eki Mizube no Sato Oyama roadside station)

    The museum displays rare original artwork and animation drawings from Attack on Titan, along with works Hajime Isayama drew in his childhood and youth.

    ⚠️ The museum is inside a roadside station, so be considerate of other visitors in the parking lot and shopping areas.

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    Attack on Titan in HITA Museum ANNEX

    📍 Takase, Hita, Oita (on the grounds of Sapporo Breweries Kyushu Hita Factory)

    Scenes chosen by Hajime Isayama from across all volumes of the manga are presented with his own comments, alongside photos and works from his childhood and a large wall collage. The exhibits are available in multiple languages.

    ⚠️ The ANNEX is on factory grounds. Follow the signs and do not enter areas other than the visitor facilities.

Etiquette

Pilgrimage etiquette

  • ✓Follow the guidance for each exhibit on whether photography is allowed inside.
  • ✓Both are located at a roadside station or on factory grounds, so watch out for other visitors and vehicles coming and going.
Tips

Tips

  • •The two museums are some distance apart, so it is best to start from Hita Station and visit them one after the other by bus or taxi.
  • •Return bus services are limited, so check the timetable in advance.
  • •Check the official website for opening days and other up-to-date information.
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Checked: 2026-10-14