Everything for your trip to Oita in one place: model itineraries, where to stay, anime pilgrimage, power spots, attractions, cherry blossoms. Open any page for access, highlights and typical dates.
🗺 2 days, 1 nightKyushu ・ 6 stops
On day 1, tour the Hells of Beppu and the Umitamago aquarium, then stay overnight at Beppu Onsen. On day 2, move to Yufuin and stroll Yunotsubo Kaido and Lake Kinrinko. A one-night trip that lets you experience two hot spring towns with very different atmospheres.
🛏 4 neighborhoodsKyushu
Beppu Station & Kitahama・Kannawa Onsen・Yufuin・Oita Station Area
🏛️ FacilityKyushu ・ Oyama-machi, Hita, Oita (inside Michi-no-Eki Mizube no Sato Oyama roadside station)・Takase, Hita, Oita (on the grounds of Sapporo Breweries Kyushu Hita Factory)
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.
🏛️ FacilityKyushu ・ Hiji, Oita
A theme park in Hiji, Oita, where you can meet Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty. Besides attractions like Kitty's castle, Kitty's house and a Ferris wheel with character-designed gondolas, you can enjoy shows and dishes inspired by the characters. It is selected as a facility in the 88 Anime Spots.
⛩️ ShrineKyushu ・ Usa, Oita
Regarded as the head shrine of all Hachiman shrines in Japan, this is Oita Prefecture's most representative shrine. Oita Prefecture's official tourism site introduces it as a power spot, and spots associated with blessings are scattered across its spacious grounds.
ZooKyushu ・ Usa, Oita
A safari park in Ajimu, Usa City, Oita Prefecture, where you tour free-roaming animals by car or bus. You can explore in two ways: the My Car Safari, driving your own car through the Safari Zone with lions, elephants, and more, or the Jungle Bus, which moves along as you feed the animals. It's about 7 minutes by car from Beppuwan Smart IC, making it easy to combine with sightseeing in Beppu and Yufuin.
ExperienceKyushu ・ Beppu & Yufuin
A Beppu sightseeing classic: touring the seven hot spring sources known as jigoku (hells) in the Kannawa and Kamegawa areas of the hot spring town of Beppu. The hells each differ in color and form, from the cobalt-blue Umi Jigoku and the red Chinoike Jigoku to Tatsumaki Jigoku, which erupts at regular intervals. A combined ticket covers all seven, and you can tour them in about 2.5 hours including travel.
AquariumKyushu ・ Takasakiyama, Oita
An aquarium near Mt. Takasaki in Oita City, themed on becoming friends with animals. Performances by dolphins, walruses, and others are held many times a day, and you can get close to the animals. It can be reached by bus from Beppu Station and Oita Station, making it easy to combine with sightseeing in Beppu.
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♨ OnsenKyushu ・ Beppu, Oita
♨ Day use Regular bath: adults ¥300, children ¥100, preschoolers free / Sand bath: ¥1,500 (as of October 2026)
♨ Onsen
🎆 AugustKyushu ・ Oita, Oita
🎆 Usually in late August (August 29 (Sat), 2026)
🚄 JRKyushu ・ 3, 5 or 7 consecutive days (Southern Kyushu is 3 days only; Northern Kyushu is 3 or 5 days)
From ¥22,000
🚌 BusKyushu ・ Paper passes are valid for 3 or 4 consecutive days. Digital passes: the 3-day pass covers any 3 days within 5 days from the start date, and the 4-day pass any 4 days within 7 days (each day runs from 3:00 to 26:59)
Monthly temperatures, rain and what to wear are in our weather guide.
Itineraries, intercity routes and travel passes that cover several prefectures are listed under each of them.
