Oita Prefecture

Oita Prefecture (大分県) is a prefecture located on the island of Kyushu, one of the four main islands of Japan. It is situated to the east of Kumamoto Prefecture and is bordered by the Bungo Channel to the north and the East China Sea to the east. The capital city is Oita.

Oita is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including the Yufuin Basin, a scenic area that is famous for its hot springs and beautiful countryside, and the Kunisaki Peninsula, a mountainous area that features ancient temples, shrines, and other cultural sites.

Destinations in Oita

Beppu Beppu (別府) is a city located in the Oita Prefecture of Kyushu, Japan, and is renowned as one of the largest hot spring destinations in Japan, boasting the ...

Yufuin Yufuin (湯布院), now officially named Yufu City, is a popular tourist destination located in Oita Prefecture, Japan. The area is known for its scenic beauty,...

Kuju Mountains The Kuju Mountains (九重連山) are a mountain range located in Oita Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu, Japan. The range is part of the Aso-Kuju National Par...

Kunisaki Peninsula The Kunisaki Peninsula (国東半島) is a region in northeastern Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, known for its mountainous terrain, beautiful ria coastline, ric...

Usuki Usuki (臼杵) is a city located in Oita Prefecture, Japan, situated on the eastern coast of the island of Kyushu. The city has a population of approximately 3...

Links and Resources

Oita Prefecture

https://www.pref.oita.jp/