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Local name: 大分市 Population: 477.7 thous. (2019)Area: 193.54 mi²Elevation: 46 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°14'14"N, 131°36'22"E
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Oita Top Attractions

Oita Attractions - What to See and Explore

Oita offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: City Art Museum, Ōita City Historical Museum, Yusuhara Hachimangū, Funai Castle. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Art museum • Museum

    City Art Museum

    Ōita City Art Museum opened in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan, in 1999. The collection includes Nihonga, Yōga, Bungo Nanga, crafts, modern art, and the Important Cultural Property Materials relating to Tanomura Chikuden.

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    Museum

    Ōita City Historical Museum

    Ōita City Historical Museum opened in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan, in 1987. The collection comprises materials relating to Ōita. The museum itself is on the site of the former Bungo Kokubun-ji, the provincial temple of Bungo province.

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    Sacred and religious sites • Temple

    Yusuhara Hachimangū

    Yusuhara Hachiman-gū, also known as Yasuhara Shrine, is a Japanese Shinto shrine in Oita, Oita on the island of Kyushu.

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    Forts and castles • Historical place

    Funai Castle

    Funai Castle is a 16th-century castle, located in Ōita city, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It was built by Ōtomo Sōrin in 1562, who owned much of the surrounding Kyūshū island. The castle was originally built with several turrets, all of which were burnt down with the three story donjon in 1743.

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    Art museum • Museum

    Ōita Prefectural Art Museum

    The Ōita Prefectural Art Museum, also known informally as OpAm, is an art museum and community exhibition venue in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. The museum is located in the center of the prefectural capital Ōita-shi, a 15-minute walk north-west of Ōita Station.

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    Sacred and religious sites • Temple

    Sasamuta-jinja

    Sasamuta-jinja is a Japanese Shinto shrine in Ōita, Ōita on the island of Kyushu.

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    Skyscraper

    Oasis Hiroba 21

    The Oasis Hiroba 21 is a skyscraper located in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the 102-metre, 21-storey skyscraper was finished in 1998.

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    Universities and schools

    Oita Prefectural College of Arts and Culture

    Oita Prefectural College of Arts and Culture is a public junior college in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan, established in 1961. The university has departments in art, music, global studies, and information and communication.

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    Universities and schools

    Oita University

    Oita University is a national university in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1949, and in 2003 absorbed Oita Medical University, which had been established in 1976.

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Oita – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Oita, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Mount Kujū (Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park), Mount Yufu (Yufu), Aso Volcano Museum (Mount Aso).

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    Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

    Mount Kujū, Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park

    Mount Kujū, nestled within the verdant expanses of Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park in Japan, is a serene destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. Known for its picturesque landscapes and tranquil atmosphere, the mountain is part of the Kujū Mountain...

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    Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

    Mount Yufu, Yufu

    Mount Yufu, often referred to as the "Mount Fuji of Oita," is a striking twin-peaked volcano that dominates the skyline of Yufu City in the Oita Prefecture of Japan. With its picturesque silhouette, it is a beloved symbol of the area and a popular destination for...

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    Specialty museum, Science museum, Natural history museum

    Aso Volcano Museum, Mount Aso

    The Aso Volcano Museum is a museum that explains volcanoes. It is near Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan. The Museum is in Kusasenri, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

  • nakatsu castle35 milesNW
    History museum, Historical place, Forts and castles

    Nakatsu Castle, Nakatsu

    Nakatsu Castle is a Japanese castle in the city of Nakatsu in Ōita Prefecture. It is known as one of the three mizujiro, or "castles on the sea", in Japan, with Takamatsu Castle in Kagawa Prefecture and Imabari Castle in Ehime Prefecture.

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    Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

    Mount Tsurumi, Beppu

    Mount Tsurumi is a 1,374.5 m volcano in Beppu, Ōita, Japan.

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Best Time To Visit Oita

Learn when is the best time to travel to Oita weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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April, May and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January and July.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and December. Most of it rains in June and July.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Oita?

The top attractions to visit in Oita are:

What is the best time to visit Oita?

April, May and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January and July. The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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