Top 50 things to do and attractions in Oita

A lot of interaction with the animals, definitely worth an hour or two to visit.

In my view the diversity of animals at this aquarium is exceptional for its size. There are a lot of activities throughout the day as well.

It was very educational to see what types of sea life is around Japan. We didn't see the shows they offered. It was kinda cool to be able to touch the rays and sea cucumbers. You can feed the baby otters also.

OMG. Must go if you are in Beppu. May go in the afternoon as there will be less ppl. See all the shows.

The aquarium is very small, has a beautiful view, and is not difficult to travel from Beppu City. There are interesting animal shows. But you should check the show times first. In order not to miss the cute souvenir show.

Great place to enjoy and learn about sea creatures. There are also hourly shows with pelicans, walrus and dolphins. Feel the wet and rough skin of the walrus and the slimy stingray. Depending on how long you take to admire the fish and mammals, it takes around 1.5h to complete the tour. Amazing seeing all the fish, sea lions, penguins and eels. Remember to get the ticket 2840yen with transport + monkey mountain. Entry Price 2300yen

Exceeded my expectations! One of the most interesting aquarium I’ve ever visited. Shows and animal performances were very entertaining and engaging. Audience can sit at the open theatre to get close to and get a glimpse at the performing animals, for example, a sea otter, a swarm of sea lions and a pelican, and their trainers! Animals are very smart and tame. After the show, audience can even touch the performing giant lion which has a rough skin like sand paper! Visitors can also touch and hold live sea stars and sea cucumbers for pictures, which is very educational and exciting. On top of this, there’re rays in the open tanks where visitors can touch and observe closely.

Arrived first thing on a Saturday and though the museum was open not a SINGLE exhibit was open. I understand if you have to close one sometimes but not ALL of them at the same time and if you must, then do it on a Wednesday or something. FAIL

Beautiful art museum both in terms of the exterior and interior design. Lots of great local art and exhibitions during our visit. Bright and airy open high ceiling and really good ac which was a huge relief during the very warm season we visited. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and need a quick art break from your adventures in Oita. There is a restaurant and cafe and a really great art souvenir store

I had a couple of hours to fill in. What a beautiful cool space to wander and take in the exquisite architecture on a very hot day. I saw the Hiroshige and Hokusai exhibition. Wow! The main hall and other spaces are beautiful too. Interactive and colourful and a delight for children and those of us who are children at heart.

The OPAM Museum in Oita is a beautiful and inspiring place – the architecture itself is stunning, and the atmosphere is calm and creative. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated and of high quality, offering a mix of contemporary and traditional art. I only wish there were a bit more to see, as the space feels so inviting that you naturally want to explore it longer. Still, it’s definitely worth a visit – a wonderful cultural spot in Oita!

Very nice place and one of the curators in the spring dedicated exhibition was so nice with me. The place is modern and also very interesting.

Very good modern art museum, with warm and impressive collections. Permanent galleries on the first floor, free to enter. Special exhibition on the third floor, paid to enter, but very cheap. Currently showcasing Japanese and European art, including a Chagall and Picasso.

Loved the architecture of the building and how spacious it felt! However the amount of actual exhibitions seemed to be lacking. Entrance to the museum itself is free though and you pay per exhibit. Parking was 200yen for about an hour or two. There’s a few nice restaurants on the second floor as well.

A good, but challenging walk up to the summit. You arrive just below the two peaks , East or West which are are shorter but much harder final ascent. Views are beautiful below.

Cool place. for hiking, relaxation. Hiking to the mountain, little one takes around 2hrs roundway. The large one takes 4-6 hrs roundway. there are special routes you can take. Inside the large one, you can see deers inside.

Wrinting review so late. Sorry, we climbed it on last February.The weather didn’t support us. Though, the road was quite slippery. You need some gear to climb it properly.

Came here as part of a tour package, has very nice views of the Mount Yufu. Beautiful and spectacular.

Amazing hike. A bit challenging depending on physical activity. We took a way trough the forest the day down, can be done, it’s more challenging and indication is by ribbon but definite can be done. The view is incredible, for the more physically fit, both summits are reachable.

Nice & quiet Saturday summer hike. Relaxed climb up to the 'Y-junction' in between the two mountains with a fair bit of rock scrambling with metal chains nearing summit. Amazing view once the clouds cleared.

A beautiful and slightly terrifying hike. One of the best trails I ever did. You need some nerves for climbing the west peak. After doing so you can scramble around the crater up to a ridge from which you can reach the east peak. Make sure to bring some good shoes and weather with you ;-)

The colour is very pretty! Has a large selection on their omiyage (gifts). I recommend going to this place. You get to see water lily garden, and the red hell. There's also greenhouse, but it's just very small section.

A short bus ride (20 mins, bus 41) from Beppu Station is Umi Jigoku hot springs. Too hot to swim and they describe it as “hell” as resembling what hell might be like. Lots of tourists and a good gift shop. Walk up to the Shrine and enjoy the green environment and ponds with water lillies.

Only this onsen is worth visiting in Beppu. The blue colour and steaming is stunning m. The place is well maintained and has a nice walking path around the pond. Honestly, the other hells are quite similar and not really worth the time, just go visit this one is enough.

One of our main itinerary points for this Japan-trip. Fascinating to see from our hotel balcony; awesome to see up close. A place I could gladly sit for hours and just soak up the scenery (sight, sound, smell). My only gripe is that there isn't any information (colour, temperature, minerals, ph-level, etc). But then again, there isn't one in Japanese either. Arrive early, beat the crowds. Free parking. Don't forget the red hell, which is also in this compound.

Of the three jigoku that we saw this was my favourite. Two beautiful springs to view but more importantly the hot foot bath, which fixed my very sore feet. We paid at each venue, as three was enough for us. If you are only doing one this might be the best. No lines, went straight in.

If on a time crunch in Beppu and need to choose between “Hells” to visit, I suggest this one. It has the largest Tiffany blue pool of the ones we visited. Has a stall selling small steamed cakes and a cafe on site serving light bites including the popular steamed pudding. In hindsight, would’ve sat down to have the steamed pudding here as the area is much wider with more seating thus tourists are spread further apart as compared to Kamado Jigoku. Beautiful pool and a nice foot bath with many available spaces to sit. Small towels are on sale in the gift shop on site for 300¥.

During our Fukuoka tour with Gogoday Travel, we visited Umi Jigoku as a backup stop and it turned out to be a wonderful surprise. The site is beautifully serene, featuring soothing blue hot springs that create a peaceful atmosphere. I particularly enjoyed the tranquil foot bath, which was both relaxing and refreshing after a day of sightseeing. The area is well maintained and offers great photo opportunities. Helen, our guide, provided insightful information about the site, adding to the overall experience. Umi Jigoku is highly recommended as a calm and unique destination worth visiting.

If you want to see monkeys in a natural setting, this is the place. Super cute and the zookeepers give a lot of information. Some can speak a little English, so it's enjoyable for foreigners too. Go near closing time to see some special interactions.

Really great monkey park. Ethical as they’re all wild monkeys. No English from the staff telling you about the monkeys but that doesn’t matter at all and I don’t expect them to accommodate that (we were the only English ones there). So many monkeys, they feed them too so you can see all of them playing together and eating and such. So cute and so cool, ¥500 entry and a really good view to top it all off. Visit!!!!

You really cannot get an experience like this anywhere else in Japan. The entrance fee is cheap, and you can get here by bus from Beppu Station. We spent 2 hours here. We were initially skeptical, thinking the monkeys were going to be aggressive, stealing things, maybe attacking you. But they actually ignore you and you can see them interact with each other. They do not run away from you, so if you slowly walk towards them, you can get close and observe them. The caretakers do feeding every half an hour so you can see them all rush to the food. It is considered good luck if a monkey runs through your legs, so stand in a wide stance hoping they run past you. The guides speak only in Japanese, but I think it is still a worthwhile experience. There are some unique characters to look out for, like an old monkey that only walks on two legs. DO NOT TOUCH DO NOT FEED DO NOT TEASE DO NOT SHOW FOOD

Free roaming monkeys so cool. They roam freely there. walk right by you. I had one eve give me a rock as a gift!! He put it on my foot and put both gus arms up.

Lovely park. The snow monkeys are friendly and very comfortable with humans. They are not mischievous as I had expected.

Exotic experience on Monkey Kingdom. It was one and only experience that monkeys walk along next by without aggressive mood.. However contents is bit limited and cannot feed monkeys but it's reason of they are not aggressive.

I highly recommend visiting Takasakiyama Monkey Park if you are staying in Beppu and like monkeys. The monkeys are wild, they are not in cages, they simply come by for the free food. There are also climbing structures and toys for them. You cannot interact with the monkeys as they are dangerous but you can watch them and enjoy their antics. They feed the monkeys every 30 minutes, at 0 and 30 minutes past the hour, while the guides give interesting information about the monkeys (in Japanese only). The ticket is 520円 although you can pay more for the cable car (not necessary unless you’re low mobility, it’s only a 5 minute walk up a hill or some stairs). You can also get a combination ticket with the neighbouring aquarium, but I do not recommend it due to mistreatment of animals (walrus and dolphin shows, small tanks, according to other reviews).

It was a fascinating experience to explore various types of onsen all located within a nearby area. Each hot spring showcased unique characteristics—from mineral composition and water temperature to design and ambiance. Although the site is designated for observation and not for commercial use, it offers a rare opportunity to study and appreciate the natural and cultural richness of Japan’s onsen tradition. I was especially excited to learn about the geological factors that influence the formation of these hot springs and their reputed health benefits. This visit deepened my appreciation for the science and heritage behind Japan’s bathing culture. The parking was free of cost.

There are 7 hells in total - 5 clustered together and 2 a bit farther away. Each has its own unique character and a separate entrance. At the main hell you can either buy a ticket for all 7, a ticket for the 5 adjacent ones, or pay individually. We chose the third option. After nearly an hour at the first/main hell, the kids picked the alligator hell next. Visiting 2 hells felt more than enough for us 🤷‍♂️.

Pretty incredible and fascinating place! You can explore all 7 on a day, just need to take the bus between 2 sites. The combined ticket is good value if you can do all 7. The information desk has very friendly and helpful staff, good English too. One star less because of the conditions of the crocodiles and fishes... We enjoyed all the jigoku, had fun collecting stamps!

This was a total unexpected and super nice experience in Beppu. We did a road trip thru Kyushu and had a brief stop in Beppu and visit the seven hills, very nice and interesting place. If have time it’s interesting to visit

It was a wonderfull experience, visited 5 hells but couldn't manage to go to other two as these were far away. Package for all seven hells consted me 2200 yen from Beppu Station Tourist Information. Out of these five hells the first and fourth hells were so fascinating showcasung beautiful water and huge crocodiles. Only problem was heavy traffic from Beppu Station to the place and vice versa.

I was only able to visit Umi Jigoku since I had limited time. There were a lot of people but the place was big as to no overcrowding. I liked the onsens with steam, it was very different and enjoyable at the same time.

If coming in on a cruise get tickets at the port tourist information. If you are already there go to the left side of the main entrance and purchase tickets for all of the springs, which basically skips the long queue. The springs are worth checking out at least once.

Beppu Tower is truly one of the iconic landmarks of Beppu. Even on a rainy or foggy day, the atmosphere around the tower is incredibly romantic and mysterious. At times, it appears to glow in shades of pink, and other times it looks purple, giving off a nostalgic Showa-era vibe that’s both charming and slightly surreal. Originally built in 1957, Beppu Tower was designed by the same architect who designed the famous Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka. Standing at 100 meters tall, it served as a symbol of Japan’s postwar optimism and development. Though modest in size compared to modern towers, it still holds historical and emotional value for locals and visitors alike. Admission to the observation deck is around 800 yen,especially if you’re looking for something a little nostalgic and off the beaten path in Beppu.

This is a fantastic place to drink at night. They sell alcohol at the observation deck on the 17th floor, and there are tables and benches around the floor at which you can drink. A VIP view for drinking at convenience store prices.

Not that good, view is not even that good. I visited it during night so maybe there are chances its good during day but you cannot see the steams coming out of the city for sure as that are is far and the tower isn’t even that high.

What you need to know: •Fee 800Yen at 17th floor. •Location This sits right at the corner of the street, not hard to find. It’s a good 9 min walk from Beppu station. •View I have not been to the Global Tower but this seems to be a better option since it has 360-view and you will see the smokes from a distance and the mountain view and ocean. You can see suspended bridges that connect mountains. Will be great at sunset and evening. I came here when it’s cloudy. •Time The museum closes admission at 4:30pm, so visit this first. The tower is open until 9pm •Food and Nearby spots there’s a beach park behind and a easy to spot yakiniku restaurant. :)

Nice view during the day. Friendly people. Lots of unique souvenirs for Beppu. You can use their binoculars for a fee to see closer.

Beppu Tower is an iconic landmark in the city of Beppu, so I had to go to the top. Whilst it's not as tall as some of the other towers of Japan, Beppu's views are stunning. You've got the sea, the city and the mountains, all in one view. There are plenty of benches and places to sit, as well as a small gift shop, vending machines, and claw machines. The staff were very friendly. On the lower floor, there was also a space walk area, and a floor piano section which was fun. I got tickets for Beppu Tower included in my Beppu Excursion Pass, though you can also buy a ticket at the tower itself via a vending machine.

Good place to experience a high rise view of the city! Not the biggest place ever but i enjoyed the neon lights and view there!

The kids (15 & 13) had so much fun in the park. Quite a variety of rides with a few ones that were pretty wild. They convinced me to go on the wooden roller coaster called Jupiter and it was crazy fast with so many twists and turns I think I need a chiropractor after that. They loved it, I just couldn’t wait for it to be over. Only downside is that it’s a bit expensive. We went to the hells of Beppu in the morning so only had part of the afternoon there and it was $5,500 per person. No discount for later arrival.

Spent the whole day with my 8 year old and 10 year old, and still haven't had enough. Suitable for kids from elementary school and onwards: laser maze, VR rides, horror house, various types of roller coasters, pirate ship, pendulum rides, ferris wheel, carousel, drop towers, indoor obstacle course... full day pass highly recommended!

An almost abandoned fun land that still feels welcoming and charming. Feels very local but has an international appeal, as it is home to one of the largest wooden coasters in the world. It’s a family place and well worth the visit for an authentic Japan experience.

Worth to spend your day here : I went on a Thursday and it was empty. The rides are equivalent standards to the more populated ones like Disney or Universal Studios but without the crowd. No queue for all the rides we wanted to do- we did 20 rides altogether in the 5 hrs we were there versus ~5 if lucky if at the crowded ones at Tokyo or Osaka . Cost only 1/3 ~1/2 the cost . Time and money well spend

would be better if they were opened earlier at 9am, however i like that they start ride even though there may only be 1-2 pax. most rides have friendly staff! (except a few) went on 23sep and there were barely any autumn foliage yet

This park is not that bad in general, lots of the activities there are really enjoyable. Theres not much people there if its not in the weekends too. Most of the staff looks happy doing there jobs, but not all of them. So heres my advice: 1. Buy the activity pass. This pass allows you to ride and play most of the activities. (Not all but most of the activities.) You can repeat most of the activities too, so its rlly nice in general. 2. Repeat lots of the activities you like. This park doesnt have lots of variety of activities, so maybe try as much as activities first and repeat the activities you liked the most. 3. Jupiter (the tree roller coaster) This really hurt my back and my neck, and i expected more from this. The seating of this roller coaster is horrible. The shaking is unfortunately really bad, and i thought i was going to pass out. Overall a horrible experience.

Experience is never-ending, this place is foreign-tourist friendly (based on my experience), some staff able to explain how to play in english. Heartwarming, good food, affordable free pass. If I have any chance I would like to go again. The most memorable ride was the wooden rollercoaster jupiter and the newton drop 🎢

It's a missable attraction. And that's coming from someone who loves these kind of funny transport things. The view at the top is nice don't get me wrong but there's literally nothing to do once your up there other than catch the view and then head back down. The gondola has quite a cool retro vibe as well which is nice but yeah it's not a must but if you happen to be passing and have some time to kill its more fun than sitting on your hands. Also when I went it was pretty empty but they were still running every 20min so I had very little wait. If there was any kind of waiting or crowds I honestly wouldn't bother unless you know what your doing

The Beppu Ropeway is easily accessible, taking only about 40 minutes by bus from Beppu City. The ride up Mount Tsurumi is quick and offers amazing panoramic views of Beppu Bay and the city's steaming landscape, with spectacular scenery year-round. ​The 15-minute hike from the upper station to the 1,375m summit is definitely worth it for the full 360-degree vista. At the top, you can follow a short, interesting unique pilgrimage path to visit shrines dedicated to the Seven Lucky Gods. Totally rewarding new experience

At about 2,000 yen per person for a round trip, I would only visit the top if the weather was absolutely lovely. Credit be given that there was a sign at the ticket booth that the visibility at the top wasn't good. (And it turned miserable really quickly after we had decided not to go and walked out the station.) Also a cute and very sleepy resident cat.

Great place to be if you want to feel nature. After riding the cable car, there’s a mountain and a pilgrimage you can explore. Would definitely check out if you are in Beppu!

Went up yhe ropeway late Afternoon for sunset shots. There are drink machines available and an observation deck with both indoor and outside seating

Took the Cable Car up Mt Tsurumi and hiked to the summit. The views are excellent. A little lower than the summit (but still a little hike from the cable car endpoint) is a scenic outlook that has unobstructed views. Well worth the time and effort!

Lovely mountain views at the top with a short hike to the summit. There's not much else to do once you're up there but we spent about an hour on the mountain. The ropeway is cash only and comes every 20 minutes and they will let you know when there's 5 minutes before each departure via a large speaker. There's plenty of free parking at the bottom.

Today l have visited Oita Fragrance #Museum. The entrance fee for museum tour was ¥700 for 2 floors of fragrance museum. It was a nice journey of history of fragrance. l also attended the workshop of making own fragrance it was around ¥2500 for 45 minutes of workshop. lt was fun to learn the process of making perfume and created own perfume.

Totally impressed - it was fascinating and wonderfully curated. I had next to zero interest in perfume (associate it with airports and jet-lag) but these exhibits showed me what an oversight that was. The history, science and culture of scent are super interesting and this museum couldn’t do a better job of showcasing it in an informative and interactive experience. I kind of wanna start collecting cool perfume bottles now! The free English audio guide works brilliantly and gives the experience a clear structure. Don’t remember the last time I enjoyed a museum so much! 1000x better experience than the commercial hot spring hells up the road

This small museum is full of surprises. We visited it today and I was positively surprised. The whole team is very friendly and they are also welcoming. We were lucky to participate in their fragrance class, it was full 😂 you can create your own perfume, selecting a top note, middle note and end note. In total there are 16 flavours you can pick from. it is an experience that's worth it and with the price of 2800 Yen, I also think it's affordable. You will mix a 30 ml perfume. ☺️ I enjoyed the time after walking around their exhibition, which featured a lot of interesting facts about the origin of the perfume. Their shop is also worth visiting, they had things from very small to bigger. whatever you are looking for, you might something here. I recommend the local products.

Rare great museum. Surprisingly this museum is respected by world’s perfumers and perfume designers. It offers history of perfume from old Egypt, middle east, europe and Asian fragrances as well as the sources. It has multi lingual writen explanation on each step of the history. It also offer short course on how create your own perfume… Worth visiting…

we had a great experience creating our own scent. smells sooo good! it also has history and info on perfumes over the years, and some collection of them, very interesting!

The Oita Fragrance Museum is very interesting! It's a museum dedicated to the history of fragrances, perfumes, and their ingredients. You can look around and learn about the history, see their collection of perfume bottles, and smell the samples. I got free entry due to having the Beppu Excursion Pass, which covers many local attractions in the city of Beppu. The Oita Fragrance Museum is included in that pass. However the price on it's own is very reasonable. If you're interested in fragrances, you've bought the Beppu Excursion Pass, or you're looking for an interesting museum, I would certainly check out the Oita Fragrance Museum.

Such a great museum! The story of perfume throughout the time is explained and there is samples that you can smell, with the different materials that are added to the perfumes. The activity of making your own fragrance is so much fun and should be done. There are a lot of different combinations possible, so every scent is unique.

the mini wood architectures of the buildings he built are impressive and delicate! must visit if you come to Oita. It was good to get to know this architect and see the amazing museums, city halls, stadiums, and more! His works are free to see and I didn't see the paid exhibitions

A comprehensive showcase of Arata Isozaki’s life works

Nice place to walk around for the architecture if you are a fan of Arata Isozaki.

Great smaller gallery with very cool architecture.

Sense of under-construction!

(Translated by Google) I felt like I'd finally made it. The first time I experienced Isozaki's work was at the Gunma Museum of Modern Art. Until then, I'd only seen his work in books, so experiencing it was incredibly moving. It was the first time I realized that architecture can only be fully appreciated through physical experience. Since then, I've visited many buildings and experienced them firsthand, but I feel like I've rarely experienced such an emotional experience. Perhaps it's because I'm used to it, but I feel like the actual works of so-called architects often aren't as good as they sound. Given all that experience, I was excited to finally experience Isozaki's work, especially one of his early buildings, for the first time in a long time. Perhaps I'm setting the bar too high... But then, when I actually stood there, I thought, "Huh?" It was surprisingly small. That was my first impression. The exterior was smaller than I'd expected, more like a slightly larger community center. Well, it was originally a library, so I guess that's to be expected. Recent architecture has become so outdated, so if you're used to it, it might feel a little strange. However, there's a saying that the more renowned a building is, the smaller its exterior appears, so I decided to go inside. So, inside, the spatial dynamics are beautifully created, and the way the light enters is exquisite. In fact, the space spreads out, making me think, "Wow! It's huge!" When I saw it in photos, I thought it was too gaudy and oppressive, but when I actually experienced it, the pressure of the concrete was actually quite pleasant, and the natural light streaming in from the well-placed top side lights created a sense of depth in the space, which was also very pleasant. I'm sure this kind of thing was explored through numerous drawings and models made from sketches, but I think there are many things that can't be calculated until it's finished. When you see something like this, it really comes down to taste. I can only say that it's impressive. It was great. (Original) ようやく来れましたという感じです。初めて磯崎作品を体感したのが群馬県立近代美術館だったのですが、それまでは本でしか見たことが無かったので、体感した時の感動が強烈にありました。建築は体感しなくては始まらないのだと気づかされた初めての経験でした。それからは色々な建物を見学しにゆき、肌で感じてまいりましたが、実際あれほどの感動をする場面というのは極めて僅かだったように思います。慣れたということもあるかもしれませんが、建築家と呼ばれる人たちの作品で、言説ほど実作は良くない事の方が多い気がします。そんな経験をしてきている中で、ホント久しぶりに磯崎作品、それも初期の建物を体験できるということで、期待感盛り過ぎで参りました。ハードル上げすぎかもしれませんが…。で、いざ直面すると、「アレ？」意外と小さい。最初の感想はこれでした。外観が想定よりもこじんまりとしており、少し大きい公民館的な感じでした。まぁ、元々図書館ですからそんなものなのでしょう。最近の建築がスケールアウトし過ぎていて、これに慣れてしまうとちょっと違和感があるかもしれません。但し、名建築ほど外観は小さく見えるもの、という格言があるので中に入ってみることにいたします。 で、内部なのですが、空間の強弱が見事に演出され光の入り方も絶妙。むしろ「広ーい！大きい！」と思えてしまう空間が広がります。写真で見ていたころは「なんかごてごてし過ぎで重苦しいなぁ」と感じていたのですが、実際体感してみると、コンクリートの圧もむしろ心地が良く、適度に配置されたトップサイドライトから差し込む自然光が空間の奥行を演出していて、これがまた気持ちが良い。 こういうのって、スケッチでのエスキスから何枚も図面描いたり模型作ったりして検討したのでしょうけど、やっぱり出来上がるまでは計算できない事の方が多いと思うんですよね～。こうなるとやっぱりセンスなんだろうと思います。さすがとしか言えません。良かったです。

(Translated by Google) It was a much better art facility than I expected. The building was designed by architect Arata Isozaki, and it was fun just walking around the building. Many of Isozaki's works are on display. What surprised me was that there were some very good Dadaist artworks on display. Photography was allowed of both the artworks and materials related to Arata Isozaki, but it was emphasized that posting them on social media was prohibited. However, the copyrights for the works on display appear to still be valid, and there may be circumstances where the artworks are not in the museum's collection, so a blanket ban may be unavoidable from a facility management perspective. The first floor is used as a public gallery, and I thought it was well run as a public facility. (Original) 予想を超えて良い美術施設だった。ここの建物が建築家の磯崎新の設計で、建物の中を回ること自体が楽しい。磯崎新の仕事も多数展示されている。驚きの収穫はダダイズムの美術作品の中でも、かなり良いものが幾つか展示されていたこと。美術作品も磯崎新関係の資料も写真撮影は可だったが、SNS等への公開は禁止と念押しされたが、少なくとも展示されている著作物の著作権は未だ有効だと思われるし、美術作品も所蔵ではない等の事情もあるのかもしれないので、施設の運用的には一律禁止とするのは止むを得ないのかもしれない。１階は市民ギャラリーとして利用されており、公共施設として良い運営がされていると思った。

It’s the geyser hot spring. I was lucky enough to visit during “showtime” (when the geyser is most active). And wow, the geyser really spits out a lot of hot pressured water! Unlike the other parks, this one doesn’t have a big hot spring. Only a small one surrounding the geyser. A commonly missed thing about the park is that there’s a garden path behind but most tourists would just gather around the geyser.

Tatsumaki Jigoku is perhaps the smallest of the Seven Hells of Beppu, however it stands out with it's geyser which regularly erupts every 30-40 minutes. There are benches and stone steps set out for people to sit and watch the eruption. There is also a sign next to the geyser explaining when it erupts and more information about it. Tatsumaki Jigoku also has a gift shop, and outside the premises is a toilet block. It was cool to see the geyser erupting, but it was quite a way to get to Tatsumaki Jigoku. I would recommend to anyone that you get the bus or drive to this Hell if you're looking to complete the Hells tour. There's also not a lot to do at this Hell specifically.

Shaded seating available. Got lucky and arrived while the geyser was active. according to signboards, the geyser remains active for 6-10min, then goes dormant for 30-40 minutes before becoming active again - it could have been a long wait. I think the geyser would have been more spectacular if it had been allowed to reach its natural height of ~30m as explained, instead of being covered within a 2-3m structure.

Tatsumaki Jigoku is quite a distance from the other major “hells”, so whether it’s worth travelling there, or even waiting for it to erupt, depends on your priorities. It was truly breathtaking to see the geyser blow, but most people left as soon as it erupted, so yeah…

Note: There are certain times it erupts so take some time if you're not sure when. We were just lucky to get there on time but we were in a rush. Nice to look at for a while. Would recommend getting the ticket for all 7 hells as you would save money on it.

Pretty cool if you want to a geyser, the hot spring is pretty small but it seems that the geyser is active at pretty reliable times so you’re quite sure to see it spew! Pretty far away from the rest of the hells so not recommended if you’re short on time.

Functioning geyser contained in an artificial rock wall for safety. Worth seeing once. May have to wait up to 30 minutes for a 10-minute eruption. Part of the Seven Hells of Beppu so should be seen to complete the set.

Not recommended at all for hiking! The entire trail has been severely damaged by a recent typhoon and shows no signs of being rebuilt or maintained by the city. It’s extremely unsafe sections are completely wiped out, and the path is overgrown and unstable. During our hike, we encountered multiple snakes and other wild animals, with no warning signs posted at the trail entrance. The trail is poorly maintained, dangerous, and should be avoided until proper restoration and safety measures are in place.

Outstanding View! (Via Beppu Ropeway) Overall, facilities are able to balance with visitors need without damaging many nature conservation. Additionally, they also told us through broadcasting sound (spread throughout post) when will the cable car depart. I must say, Bilingual Sign of information might add a good aspect so international visitors can understand

A beautiful excursion destination for travelers in Beppu. The mountain can be reached either by cable car or via a hiking trail. The view over the coast is very nice when the weather is fine. Unfortunately, I wasn't so lucky. Nevertheless, the mountain is worth a visit.

I took the western approach up the mountain. Route H9. It was a pretty difficult route that should take about 2 hours to go up. I wouldn't take a girlfriend or children with, poor footing most of the way up. Great view at the end

Once there with the ropeway, follow the recommended path (maps are available at the ropeway station) for a nice walk. Beware there will be stairs

The view is certainly pretty here. You get to see a commanding view of Beppu city and on another side, Mount Yufu. Definitely worth a trip up, you’d easily spend an hour. The roads and steps here are paved pretty well here. If you have more time, try to visit all the shrines. There’re seven major ones and a couple of smaller ones. Going through all of them would bring you to pretty much every part of the peak. If you’d like to get the best view of the city, I suggest going to an obscure and small observation deck (pictures of it below).

Did a hiking to Mount Tsurumi after two days of non-stop raining. It was still really foggy in the morning, and the trails was changing due to landaslide so we needed to reroute and found the new and right trek, climbing the rocks. It was such a wonderful experience! We did encounter a pair of deer on the way. Hiking on May, we got to see the blooming yama fuji and miyama kirishima, an azalea flowers which only grow in Kyushu sulfuric mountains. Couldn't see any view due to the thick fogs, but the hiking itself was more than enough.

Indeed it was a ruins, unfortunately that was it and nothing much to say further, free entrance and free parking if you have 15 to 30 minutes to kill by walking along the moat, there were some rebuilding of walls and commercial structural, hopefully it becomes better when there are ready,

Rather run down and not very much to do, just a fancy parking lot at the moment. Albeit a parking lot in a convenient location. Most memorable thing i did here was feed some cats. I noticed some poor malnourished kittens (one with an eye infection to boot), so I went to the local conbini to get them some kibble. But I really hope they'll be caught and spayed/neutered, because right now they're rather pitiful... Would be cool if the old buildings were restored, and maybe allow people to see the inside architecture of these former wonders.

Park is nice, ruins are relatively unremarkable. Ok for a visit as you tour for other parts of the city.

Not a lot to see but nice view for 15 minutes

Only in Oita for a few days walked around a lot came across this and was interesting. A local was there on hand to explain much history about the Ruins, gave us some postcards too. Interesting to see the markets going on as well.

Near the Oita Station about 15 minutes walking. Small and compact castle ruin with rocks wall still good conditions. Good place for jogging in the morning.

Not much to see unfortunately. The castle is not open for visit

Beautiful park in the center of Beppu. The bamboo grove is magnificent during the spring and early summer. So peaceful, worth a nice walk around. Very well taken care of and there are public restrooms too.

Good sized park with plenty of fun winding trails with different landscapes that evolve with the seasons. Good place for walkers and runners that have both steady and alternating slopes depending on the trail you take. One of my favorite sections is the mini bamboo forest. It is nice and tall and is thoughtfully landscaped with intentional maple trees placed in between. Well worth a visit if you're in Beppu!

I went last Saturday, it was farmers market too on that day. Tbh it was crowded but the place is nice. You can hangout, do picnics. Or do exercise too ig. A interesting fact is there was military base, but it's impossible to say it now that it used to be a military base. This place is hella pretty on Sakura.

Wonderful park with stunning vegetation and hot springs in various colors. Get there early for the best lighting for your photos.

Very calm, not crowded at all and a perfect place to relax. We really enjoyed our walk through the park. There is also a small bamboo forest.

Peace and tranquility in the middle of the city. The park was far better than what I had anticipated. There were many walking trails throughout the park including a restroom. Despite a hot sunny humid day, it actually felt pretty cool walking in the park due to all the shade. The backdrop of the mountains was just beautiful as well. There were many vistas such as the bamboo forest and pine trees. Definitely worth a visit while in Beppu.

Wonderful waking paths and very scenic. A must see if in Beppu, not a bad walk from the train station. The new city library will be opening across from the park in spring 2026 and is already very beautiful. Park has a small playground, vending machines and restrooms. Hosts festivals frequently.

Great to visit with kids! My family visit here every year for shopping. If you have a chance to stop by ABC mart, find a girl who can speak Korean! She is super kind! Japanese version Dave and Buster’s is there. (Capcom arcade) Don’t miss it!

You can go to the mall by D46 local bus outside the Oita JR Station

happy place to shop, eat and have fun with your family👍

There are a variety of shops here, the place is clean and comfortable for relaxing after shopping, I was sitting outside. Toilets are clean and western style, I came here for lunch at a restaurant, which I enjoyed, there are many eating places here to choose from. You can use the bus to get here from Oita station.

We had a really fantastic lunch time meal at the Chinese restaurant. A good selection of stores in the building. Easy toget to on the bus from outside Oita bus station. The Tourist information centre in the train station has timetables for both going and returning.

This is one of the better shopping malls in Oita. It has your usual selection of apparel shops and accessory shops. The Food Court is especially good. They have a wide selection to choose from. Accessibility is horrendous. I've been here several times and I still need to follow my Google Maps to get here.

In oita prefecture park place is the biggest shopping mall . You can find all brands are here . Zara , H&M , Gap , Uniqlo etc . They have big food coats where you can find all cafes , Japanese food , mc Donald , kfc others . There is movie hall . You can watch new released movies . It’s bit outside from Oita main city but you can get bus continuously from Oita station . If you have car then it’s very enjoyable to drive . Near the park place there is diving license center and right in front the park place there is Oita Drom stadium.

Nice private onsen, 3000¥ or 30AUD for an hour in the pool. The pool is empty when you arrive and you put a coin in the vending machine to make the hot water flow! The little steam room is also very cute. There is a free public foot bath outside. We also ate lunch before we went. I got a butter chicken curry for 1400¥.

Oh it was crazy good. Men had 9 different baths. 3 indoors and 1 outdoor. Sand bath was great fell asleep. Waterfall was good massage. The cold dip was great to cool down and start another round of dipping quickly. Price was totally reasonable for how long I spend there. Totally worth the 3 stars Michelin rating.

Peaceful, Clean, and Full of Character—Time It Right for a Serene Soak I’m no onsen expert, but Hyōtan Onsen gave me a truly memorable experience. I visited around 5 PM on a Wednesday (nor reservation), just after the crowds had cleared out, and had several pools completely to myself. The several pools were quiet, serene, and surprisingly magical. The sand bath was interesting—while I didn’t find it deeply relaxing or sleep-inducing, I can see how others might. The constant shoveling of sand and chatter from new arrivals made it a bit hard to fully settle in, but it was still worth experiencing once! The mini campus is compact but easy to navigate. BRING CASH—you’ll need it for entry, and the steamed egg fund (which is absolutely worth it; they taste distinctly different and delicious). Also, BRING A TOWEL unless you want to rent a flimsy one. Shampoo, conditioner, and soap are all provided, and the lockers were spacious enough for my backpack. I appreciated the clean facilities and the quiet relaxation room where I could read in peace. Staff provide a yukata for the sand bath, and everything felt thoughtfully arranged. If you can time your visit to avoid crowds, it’s a truly relaxing experience. Highly recommended for a one-of-a-kind soak in Beppu.

Amazing onsen experience – a must-visit in Beppu! Hyotan Onsen is one of the best hot spring experiences I’ve had in Beppu. The place is clean, well-maintained, and offers a wide variety of baths including sand baths, steam rooms, and open-air rotenburo. The water quality is excellent and you can really feel the minerals working on your skin. I wanted to go for the private baths—But it's fully booking it's recommend to book the private onsen in advance. There’s even a place to enjoy steamed food cooked with onsen heat, which was delicious. It’s easy to access and very welcoming for both locals and tourists. Don’t miss it if you’re visiting Beppu :)

We booked a private family bath, which was spacious and clean. The cost was 3,600 yen for 90 minutes.

This was my first onsen experience and I loved it ! I am a tourist - all the information is easy to follow (clothes into locker, shower with amenities supplied). Lots of different types of bath - hot, cold, inside and outside. I loved them all. It’s busy but no wait time , and it’s big so lots of space. Would reccomend if you’re visiting Beppu!

A good experience with many bathing options. You can also book a private bath where you are charged hourly. Be sure to book in advance if you are after the private baths.

Nice building and very friendly staff. Boring collection

I would like to sincerely thank you for your kind assistance during my recent visit to your museum. On the day of our visit, we were running late and having difficulty finding transportation to our next destination. Your staff generously helped us get a taxi, and thanks to your warm support, we were able to continue our trip smoothly. Beyond that, I want to express how impressed I was by the beauty of your museum — the artworks, the architecture, and the surrounding landscape were truly stunning. Among all the museums I have visited, Oita Art Museum left one of the most lasting impressions on me. Thank you again for your kindness and for creating such a beautiful space to experience art. I hope to return one day.

It's not clear why the admission is free when there isn't anything to see for free. Understandably, the exhibitions are not free. As usual, the welcome is lovely. They unfortunately do not speak any English, and my Japanese is still poor.

The museum cafe has a giant open baffle speaker system with Sony studio drivers. They use mono monster 4212 SET amplifiers. They don't play music with this system. Call them before you plan your visit.

I highly recommend this art museum they have pieces that truly tell a story you must hear

Good place. Very interesting

The museum is very nice wirh tasty coffee/restaurand and very nice view.

Dreadful customer service and ended up walking out rather than be subject to further humiliation. Arrived at reception to be forcibly challenged to remove my footwear. I have no problem with this but did not see a sign. There was no chair to sit at to remove my shoes so sat on the floor to take them off. I waited for the receptionist to advise where to place my shoes but no response was forthcoming so I placed them by the door. She then shouted at me to place them in the lockers and pointed to the lockers which I obviously hadn't seen. I placed my shoes in the locker and put the key in my pocket to once again getting shouted at to bring the key to her. This was the final straw and decided to withdraw my shoes and leave. Of course I had to sit on the floor to put them on abd having told the receptionist she was incredibly rude, she just smiled patronisingly I appreciate language can be a challenge but the girl spoke perfect English. I am also aware that culture can lead to misunderstandings but this felt wholly inappropriate. I was looking forward to this unique experience and had researched diligently only to be left humiliated and deeply shocked at my treatment.

Interesting and a bit exotic experience. Watching the sea while most of the body buried in the sand was the calling card, while the onsen afterwards was not that special when compared to elsewhere. The staff were very nice and a few of them spoke good English. I had redness in one thigh due to overheat and they immediately brought me a ice bag, which was very helpful. They serve clients in batches so you may have to wait for 30-60 minutes if you just missed a batch.

Initially, I was a bit sceptic thinking this is just a gimmick for Instapeople. But the 15 minutes in the sand was really nice! I could have stayed longer. The water in the onsen was very hot, which I like. But may be too hot for some. Overall a great experience!

This Google location stating Beppu Beach Sand Bath is no longer a traditional old fashion Sand Bath facility anymore. It has been replaced by this upmarket Sand Spa which has its own Google location. The entire stretch is taken up by Sand Spa In another words, photos and reviews posted 3 years ago no longer exists. Do correct me if I am wrong, I have compared photos to actual location and only could find this upmarket Sand Spa which is not my interest.

Great experience, clean, new, upkept facility. The bath is not as good or hot as Ibusuki, but worth the experience for sure.

This was an experience that exceeded my expectations! The staff are very friendly, courteous and helpful. The facility is spot on. Very clean and well appointed. The sand was slightly damp, very warm and I almost fell asleep while covered. Would quite recommend this experience!

Fun experience if you are comfortable being buried in sand. After the sand you have access to an onsen, which makes the whole experience very relaxing. I highly recommend. Also make a reservation ahead of time as they have limited space.

Old shrine with beautiful forest surrounding it and a 3000 year old tree. A cool place to visit especially in summer!

(Translated by Google) This was my second visit to Ichinomiya. You can also get a stamp written directly on the stamp. The closest free parking lot for worshipers 🅿️ can be reached by setting the "Treasure Hall" as your destination, but it is a narrow road from the middle. It is under construction, but you can visit. There were three couples in attendance for their pre-wedding photos, so I was reluctant to go there, but Ichinomiya has a nice atmosphere. (Original) 一宮巡りで2回目のお参りをさせて頂きました。御朱印も直書きでいただけます。一番近い参拝者用無料駐車場🅿️は、「宝物殿」を目的地に設定したら、辿り着けますが、途中からは狭い道です。 工事中ですが、お参りできます。ちょうど結婚写真の前撮りに3組お見えになっていて、私は遠慮しましたが、いい雰囲気の一宮です。

(Translated by Google) This shrine is located up a mountain away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is a branch shrine of Usa Hachimangu Shrine, where Empress Jingu and Emperor Ojin (Hachiman-sama) are enshrined. The approach from the torii gate is solemn and ascends to the main hall. Along the way, you will come across the sacred camphor tree, which is 18.5m in circumference and one of the largest in Japan. The main hall is undergoing renovation due to its aging, and we look forward to its completion. (Original) 街の喧騒を離れ人里を山手に登った辺りにある神社です。神功皇后、応神天皇(八幡様)が祀られた宇佐八幡宮からの分社です。鳥居から参道は厳かさを感じ本殿まで登り調子となります。途中に御神木の大楠は胴まわり18.5mあり日本でも指折りの大きさで圧巻です。 本殿の老朽化で改修工事に入っており、完成が待ち遠しいです。

(Translated by Google) Founded in 827 (Tencho 4), it is said to have originated when Konki Osho of Enryaku-ji Temple received a divine revelation after 1,000 days of seclusion and enshrined it on Mount Kasahara. It is a branch shrine of Usa Jingu and is one of the Ichinomiya shrines in Bungo Province, along with Nishisamuta Shrine. I wonder if there are any Ninomiya shrines or lower. 🤔 The shrine is under construction until this year (2025/Reiwa 7). The unique arrangement of the shrine buildings, modeled after Usa Jingu, is impressive. 🚙 If you continue straight ahead from the visitor parking lot, you can park on the side of the Treasure Museum, but please note that the number of cars is limited and it is a narrow road that makes it difficult for cars to pass each other. (Original) 創建827(天長4)年 延暦寺の金亀和尚が一千日の参籠後 神告を受けて⛰️柞原山に勧請したのが始まりだとか 宇佐神宮分祀別宮で豊後国の一宮として西寒多神社と共に存在 二宮以下は無いのかな🤔 今年度(2025/令和7)までは🔨工事中 宇佐神宮に倣った独特の社殿配列が印象的 🚙参拝者駐車場をさらに直進すると宝物館側に駐車可能ですが台数も限られ道中離合出来ない狭路ですのでご注意下さい

(Translated by Google) (2025/04/27) I stopped by Bungo Ichinomiya on my way from Bungotakada to Oita City. There is a parking lot, but there are only a few parking spaces near the approach entrance, and the road a little further up is narrow, making it somewhat inconvenient. The distance from passing through the torii gate to the shrine building was longer than I expected, and there were quite a lot of trees, so I was surrounded by a mysterious atmosphere. When visiting the shrine, you had to take off your shoes before entering the shrine, and it was a bit of an unusual structure. As I was waiting for the stamp, I happened to find that they were performing an exorcism for bad years. I think it's probably famous as Bungo Ichinomiya. (Original) (2025/04/27) 豊後一ノ宮ということで豊後高田から大分市への途中で立ち寄りました。駐車場はあるんですが参道入り口そばのところは台数が少なく、もう少し上がったところは道が狭くてやや不便です。鳥居をくぐってから社殿までは思っていたより距離があったのと割と木々が茂っていたので不思議な雰囲気に包まれていました。お参りする際は靴を脱いで上がり込ませて頂くことになり、ちょっと変わった造りでした。御朱印をお願いして待っているとたまたま厄年のお祓いをやっていました。さすがに豊後一ノ宮ということで有名なのだろうと思います。

(Translated by Google) 2025.5.30 It feels solemn, but the approach and the Imperial Envoys' Way are not very clean, even though it is a nationally designated important cultural property. (Lanterns and other things were falling over.) The Great South Gate (Higurashi Gate) has amazing carvings everywhere. However, I think it's a bit strange to stick a Senshafuda, which has your name written on it, on a cultural property (^^) The main hall was under renovation (by Saeki Construction) and could not be seen (^^) I donated 1,000 yen for the renovation costs. (Original) 2025.5.30 厳かには感じるが、国指定重要文化財ですが参道、勅使道はあまり綺麗ではなかったです。（灯籠とか倒れていました） 南大門（日暮門）は随所にすごい彫刻があります。しかし千社札とか言う自分の名前書いてあるのを文化財に貼り付ける行為はどうかと思います(^^) ちょうど、本殿は改修で（佐伯建設施工）見えなかったです(^^)改修費用として1000円寄付してみました。

(Translated by Google) From the first parking lot, you can walk to the shrine grounds. The shrine has a solemn atmosphere. The enshrined deities are Emperor Chuai, Emperor Ojin, and Empress Jingu. To pray, take off your shoes and enter from the front of the worship hall. (Original) 第一駐車場から徒歩で神社境内へ。厳かな雰囲気の神社です。仲哀天皇、応神天皇、神功皇后が御祭神です。お参りは靴を脱いで拝殿正面からします。

Start by taking a queue number at the reception. Then line up to select your order from the machines. Make payment there. Wait till your number is called by the reception prior to handing your meal tickets to them. This will be followed by getting timers from them and collecting your food. Followed the number indicated to head to the steamer area. Staff will hand you protective gear to insert the food into the steamer. When the timer rings, head back to collect the food. Extra costs for different types of sauces. Yuzu pepper sauce tasted good. Free seating. Credit card allowed. Free parking

Awesome unique experience. Glad i was there with few people, so when i arrived i was able.to order immediately. To my rush, i ordered a meal for 2 :( Steamed foods are fresh and taste good. My only critique is that eventhough i don't order meal with shrimp. It tasted and smells like shrimp. But overall i had fun experience here

Food was ok but the waiting time was long. First, you get a queue number. Then you order you food on the ticket machine. And you wait for you queue to be called. While purchasing the food, you need to purchase the mandatory basket for steaming 🤔. When your number is called, you present your food tickets and collect your food. Then proceed to the steam counters to have your food steam for 15 mins. Limited parking lots available and there isn't any paid parking nearby. For the novelty of steaming your own food, ok la. Otherwise, there's better food options around the area. 😉

That sounds like such a unique and fun dining experience! A restaurant where you can steam your own food using hot spring water is definitely something special. It combines the joy of cooking with the excitement of trying something new. The process of ordering from ahř⁶ vending machine, collecting your food, and then steaming it yourself adds a personal touch to the meal

Came on Sunday and parking was difficult. We made many turns and finally saw some people leaving the parking. We had to take a number which is 90mins wait. With that, we can order our meals and wait for our turn to collect food for steaming. I find the food alright. Prawns seemed over cooked.

Enjoyed this place where you can steam your own food with the geothermal steam from the hot spring. Just purchase the meal coupons (I ordered set 2 and 17) and a ¥40 steaming fee coupon from the vending machine and get a number from the reception. When your number is called, pass your meal coupons to the counter and they will prepare the ingredients for you. It’s free-seating so after securing your seat, you bring your tray of ingredients to the steaming area according to the number on the timer provided. There, the staff will guide you through the process of wearing thick gloves and steaming your food for about 15 mins. They provide salt and ponzu as complimentary condiments but if you prefer other condiments like sesame sauce, you’ll need to add additional ¥200 per sauce.

Love the steamed food here despite expecting the place to be gimmicky & mid, experience is definitely fun & interesting for visitors. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to try their cheese fondue (16)!

I think it’s beautiful here normally but don’t come here now if your kids want to play in the water. You cannot go in the water. The typhoon brought up all this drift wood- I think the area is beautiful but the showers are now closed, you cannot swim - the park walk is pretty. Unfortunately my son is pretty disappointed but I tried to explain many families suffered from this typhoon and that we should be lucky. But if you’re visiting the area currently hoping to swim. This is what the beach looks like currently.

What a beautiful beach! I’ve just learned that Japanese people give everywhere a maximum of 4 stars to places they like. Unimaginable to me—but maybe they’re taught never to give the highest rating. Such a beautiful place here! And there’s even a huge ship as a playground for kids. :)

The newspapers tell me that Japan is a wealthy country, but when I go to places like this, I ask myself - why can’t they find a little bit of money to buy some more sand to go here? The setting is lovely and everything is clean, but it’s just rocks mainly. There’s also a very large community building that is mostly empty inside - there is nobody selling food, or any sort of small museum activities, but instead just a massive room with some empty tables and a few vending machines. I’m really curious who thought it was a good idea to build this massive building with very little inside it. It’s only my second day in Beppu, but I’m guessing there are better places than this. I would have included some photos, but nothing was beautiful enough to make it worth taking a photo of.

Beautiful clean beach! No garbage at all! The water is shallow for a good distance out so my 4 year old could swim safely ~ there were some small fish and we found a cute hermit crab :)

It's October - 27° & blue sky but the beach has no lifeguard on duty - told me the lifeguard in the resting house. So it's not possible to swim. Hate that rule and for a foreigner like me it's not evident. Beach is quite stony and small, too.

A nice beach and well maintained. Free parking is available. Night view is awesome. Facing towards sea, left is Hiji City. 🏖️.....

It a beautiful day! We practically had the beach to ourselves. Very clean and peaceful.

Very beautiful scenery with a nice exhibition especially for kids

This is the coolest place ever. Don't bike here like I did. The road is ridiculously steep and then the place isn't even at the top so you'll have to climb back up and over to get back. Anyways. Come here. It's so cool. You can see galaxies and the people here are really friendly (not sure how good their english is though). Most picturesque location ever.

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Beautiful view to the Bungo channel, free entrance and 420yen to the telescope room where we can observe the sun and stars.

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(Translated by Google) Visited on September 17, 2025. This is Saganoseki's signature tourist spot, located at the tip of the Saganoseki Peninsula, overlooking the Hoyo Strait, the narrowest section of the Bungo Channel. The distance from Saganoseki city center through the center of the peninsula is approximately 5 km, or about a 15-minute drive. The winding mountain road, with its many sharp curves, alternates between single-lane roads and roads so narrow that passing is impossible, so driving requires careful attention. Although we visited during the daytime on a weekday, there were about 10 groups of visitors, and it seems to get much busier on weekends. The area around the building is well-maintained, with seasonal flowers to admire, and several benches where you can sit and enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful nature and ocean. The reception and souvenir shop are located immediately inside the building. The exhibition space features models of the planets in the solar system and educational panels about the universe. There are also booths with quizzes and puzzles for children, as well as videos to enjoy. After passing through the exhibition space is an observation deck offering a 300-degree view, including the Bungo Channel, the remote island of Takashima, and, on a clear day, Cape Sada in Ehime Prefecture. Vending machines selling drinks and bread are located in this observation deck. Afterwards, we went to see the planetarium. This is by reservation only. There are only 22 seats, so we recommend making a reservation early if you plan to visit. The works we saw were incredibly impressive and simply amazing. We only saw one work, but wish we had reserved another. There is a wide variety of programs, and I think this is probably the only planetarium in Oita Prefecture that is always open to the public, so I would definitely go back. The Sekizaki Mirai Kaiseikan YouTube channel also broadcasts live videos of the sky. The live broadcast of the total lunar eclipse on September 8th was very worthwhile, as we could see the Moon's ever-changing appearance in high quality. I imagine that the view at dusk and stargazing at the observatory at night would be beautiful and enjoyable...but the thought of driving all the way here through the mountains in the dark seemed quite a challenge for someone who isn't very good at driving. (Original) 2025.9.17に来訪。 佐賀関半島の先端、豊後水道で一番狭い豊予海峡を見下ろすような位置にある、佐賀関を代表する観光スポットです。 佐賀関市街地から半島の中央を抜けて行く場合の距離はおよそ5km、車で約15分程度。 うねうねと急カーブが続く山道は、片側1車線の道路と、離合ができないほどの狭い道路が交互に続く感じで、運転には十分注意が必要です。 平日昼間の来訪でしたが、10組ほどの来場者がおり、休日にはかなり賑わっていそうです。 建物周囲も綺麗に整備されており、四季折々の花を眺められる他、 ベンチなども複数設置されており、ゆっくり座って美しい自然と海の絶景を楽しむ事も出来ます。 建物入ってすぐの所に受付・土産物などを扱うショップあり。 展示スペースには太陽系の惑星の模型や、宇宙について学べる展示パネル。 お子様向けのクイズやパズル、映像が楽しめるブースなどもあります。 展示スペースを抜けた先には300°の眺望を楽しめる展望室があり、豊後水道や、離島の高島、天気の良い日は愛媛県の佐田岬を望めます。 飲み物やパンを販売している自販機は、こちらの展望室に設置されています。 その後、プラネタリウムを視聴。 こちらは完全予約制。 席数は22席と結構少な目の為、訪れる際は早めの予約がおススメです。 観賞した作品は、大迫力でとにかく素晴らしいの一言。 1作品だけの鑑賞でしたが、もう1作品予約しておけば良かったです。 番組の種類も豊富で、大分県でプラネタリウムを常時一般公開しているのは、恐らくココだけかなと思うので、是非リピートしたいです。 関崎みらい海星館のYoutubeチャンネルでは、空の映像のライブ配信なども行っています。 9月8日の皆既月食のライブ配信は、刻々と姿を変える月を高画質で見る事が出来、大変見応えがありました。 夕暮れ時の光景や、夜の天体観測室での天体観測はさぞや美しく楽しいのだろうな、とは思いつつ…暗い中、ここまでの山中を車で来る事を考えると、運転があまり得意では無い身としては中々ハードルが高そうです。

(Translated by Google) The JX Metals Sekizaki Mirai Kaiseikan opened in 1995 as the Hoyo Strait Sekizaki Kaiseikan. It reopened in July 2023 under the new name JX Metals Sekizaki Mirai Kaiseikan. It's located at the tip of the Saganoseki Peninsula, famous for its Sekiaji and Sekisaba mackerel. The journey there is quite challenging, with a long stretch of narrow road surrounded by dense trees that makes passing difficult. Watch out for oncoming vehicles. The first floor of the facility is home to a variety of space-related exhibits. The second floor houses an astronomical observatory, home to an 83cm telescope. This telescope is the largest in Oita Prefecture and the second largest in Kyushu. This is also the only planetarium in Oita Prefecture that is open to the public. Although the dome is small, with a diameter of 6m, the images captured by the telescope in the observatory can be projected onto a planetarium, making it a rare sight nationwide. With Cape Sada in Ehime Prefecture visible on the opposite shore, the views are impeccable. The journey is arduous, but it's worth the trip just to see the view. (Original) 「 JX金属関崎みらい海星館」は、1995年「豊予海峡 関崎（せきざき）海星館」として開館。そして2023年7月、「JX金属関崎みらい海星館」としてリニューアルオープンしたそうです。 場所は、関あじ関さばで有名な佐賀関半島の突端。 ここへの道中ですがこれがもう大変で、途中からうっそうとした木々に囲まれた離合困難で狭隘な道がしばらく続きます。ガチで対向車には要注意。 施設の1階部分は宇宙にまつわるさまざまな展示物。2階には天体観測室があり、口径83cmの天体望遠鏡が設置されています。この望遠鏡は大分県内では最大口径のもので、九州でも2番目の大きさとのこと。 また、大分県で一般公開されるプラネタリウムはここだけ。ドームの直径は6ｍと規模は小さいながらも、天体観測室の望遠鏡が捉えた映像はプラネタリウムに投映できるなど、全国的にも珍しいものだそうです。 対岸には愛媛県の佐田岬が見え、景色も申し分なし。 道中は大変ですが、この景色を見るだけでも行く価値ありかと思います。

This is a little off the beaten path, but if that's what you are looking for, this place will deliver. The fee is reasonable, but there is no indication from anyone or any signs that you need to be tottaly capable of doing a lot of stairs and uphill grades. The Buddas are amazing, and many are carved right into the cliff face. The map they give you does not show everything, so after number 2, go up the path to your right, and you will find some very old stones and a beautiful bamboo forest walk. The bamboo walk leads to an old Budda hut of sorts with carvings and a bell to ring if you donate a small amount. There are areas with steps and some with very steep inclines, and I wish I had brought some water. Near the end, there is another set of Buddas with a beautiful view over their small valley. When you leave here, if you are going back to Beppu, I recommend you turn right and go along the coastal road. It takes you through many small villages, and you are on a non busy road right at the seaside. Then you go through the heart of a massive industrial area, which is interesting itself. There is a nuclear power plant and Nippon Steel, and it's just interesting to see. The only thing I could compare it to in size is the refinery areas around Houston, Texas. Great stop on a day road trip from Beppu.

Magnificent ancient Buddhas carved into the rocks during the Heian Period (794-1185). Very impressive and interesting history.

Truly an amazing historical site! If your driving past please stop and enjoy

A beautiful and historic location, a little out of the way from our cruise terminal but worth the trip from a cultural perspective

Gorgeous Stone Buddha carved into the rock and a designated national treasure of Japan, these were well worth the trek out on a local bus to see.

I attended the fire festival here, and took tours of the Buddha's being offered by middle school students who were learning English. The tours were simple and mildly informative, and very good for people new to this type of sculpture. The students themselves were fantastic. They drew pictures to help the audience understand their script and were friendly and clearly worked very hard on their scripts and pronunciation. The festival was enjoyable, but there wasn't much info on the significance of the festival. (Though to be fair, I can't read Japanese, so I might have missed it) Overall my favorite parts of the experience were the student tours, and the Buddha carvings. Things I enjoyed were the festival food, the scenery, and the pamphlet I got about the Buddha's Some not to great aspects were the apparent lack of sculpture related souvenirs (despite the fact that there were several shops) and apparent disorganization of the fire-lighting. (Though, once again, I might have missed something because I don't speak the language)

Peaceful and serene place to visit. They have web link audio for non Japanese visitors. Interesting to hear the introduction of the place and the different Buddha statues. Impressive that people in the past can carve it out from the rock wall.

It is free admission. Huge kids playground, heated wading pool (foot bath) botanical garden, old street car (densga) and more! If you come to Oita Area, recommend you to spend half day here. It's fun for kids!

A wonderful place and wonderful experience with family. 👏👏

The playground is epic and if you go to the nearby park there is a giant slide on a hill. Fun for all.

Nice

You will love if you love nature

Great place

(Translated by Google) It's a good place for families with children. They can enjoy nature and there are playground equipment. There are a lot of bugs, so it's a good idea to bring bug spray. They also have shaved ice. (Original) 子供連れには良い処です。自然に触れ合え、遊具もあります。虫が多いので虫よけスプレーを持っていた方が良いでしょう かき氷🍧ありました。

The huge wisteria tree here covers a vast area and it’s fragrant. The shrine is also quite unique in architecture and worth a visit.

Beautiful place. It was raining today, but it’s okay the wisteria smells so good.

Very pretty local shrine. Locally famous for its wisteria garden. Peak time for wisteria is around April I believe. Check online for updates in the springtime. You can also get charms and goshuin here. It’s hard to get here without a car, but at least parking is free! Entrance to the shrine is also free.

Free Fuji to see and photo ops! A bit difficult to get to with public transport though!

Very secluded nice shrine that need own transport to reach

(Translated by Google) According to the Oita County Chronicles, this is one of two Ichinomiya shrines in Bungo Province. On her way back from her expedition to the Korean Peninsula, Empress Jingu visited Nishisamutayama (now Mount Hongu) and raised a white flag. The people then built a shrine, which is how the shrine began... The 450-year-old wisteria tree, a natural monument of the city, boasts an incredible range of branches! I was curious about the unusual design, with its incredibly long branches below the main hall's crossing, so I asked someone there, who replied that this is normal here. 😊🚙 I refrained from asking about the torn flags and the wording on the sign by the parking lot, as it would be childish _(._.)_ (Original) 豊後国に2つある🤔一宮の1つ 「大分郡志」によると朝鮮半島征討から帰る途中の神功皇后が西寒多山(現在の本宮山)に臨幸して🏳️白旗を立てたら民衆が祠を建てたのが始まりなんだとか…市の天然記念物の樹齢約450年の1本藤は枝の拡がりが凄まじいスケール‼️本殿の千木クロス部より下がとんでもなく長い奇抜な造りが気になって関係者に尋ねたらここではそれが当然なんですよとの返答😊🚙駐車場側の千切れた幟や看板の文言については大人げないので質問は控えました_(._.)_

(Translated by Google) The stone arch bridge (Mannenbashi Bridge) and the storehouse built in the Azekura style were well worth seeing. The legend of the demon's tooth-shaped stone is similar to a similar story at another temple, so it was interesting to learn about it on the same day. It says "Sacred grounds" except for the back of the main hall. There was a hole in the cliff, which intrigued me. The east side of the shrine is a green space that opens up a little, and it felt nice and different to the atmosphere. There was also a shrine dedicated to Oita-san, a powerful clan that gave Oita its name. There is a path leading to the Okumiya Shrine, and I wanted to go, but it seemed difficult to get there both on foot and by car, so I gave up this time. I'll just have to go again if I have the chance. (Original) 石造りのアーチ橋（万年橋）、校倉造りの神庫は見ごたえがあって良かったです。 鬼の歯形石の言い伝えは、どこかのお寺でそっくりな話があったので、同じ日に知れて面白かったです。 本殿の裏を除くと神域とかかれていました。崖に穴が開いていて、気になりました。 神社の東側が緑地で少し開けているのですが、空気感が変わって気持ちが良かったです。 あと、大分の地名になった豪族の大分さんを祀っているお社もありました。 奥宮に向かう参道があって、行きたかったけど、歩くのも車で行くのも大変そうなので、今回は断念。またご縁があったらということで。

Near exit from Oita Station JR and exit door to Funai Chuo. Information about Oita tourist spots in many languages.

(Translated by Google) A big thank you to the lady at reception for keeping me very well informed! I received a manhole card and they explained to me and gave me a map where to find the plates in the city as well as other distribution locations. The person spoke very good English which was a big help and was very welcoming. Thank you ☺️ (Original) Un grand merci à la dame à l'accueil de m'avoir très bien renseigné ! J'y ai bien reçu une carte de regard (manhole) et l'on m'a expliqué et donné une carte où retrouver les plaques dans la ville ainsi que les autres lieux de distributions. La personne parlait très bien anglais ce qui est d'une grande aide et a été très accueillante. Merci à vous ☺️

(Translated by Google) A tourist information center on the 1st floor of Oita Station. When I asked him about the Railway Shrine, he explained it carefully and in an easy-to-understand manner, which was very helpful. Various tourist brochures are also available. (Original) 大分駅1階にある観光案内所。 鉄道神社の事を聞いたら丁寧に分かりやすく説明して頂きすごく助かりました。観光パンフレットなども各種あります。

(Translated by Google) The service staff is cute and friendly. They will answer any questions enthusiastically. I thought it was a monkey spokesperson, but it turned out to be a mountain in Oita. Be careful not to talk too long and forget the time to board the bus. (Original) 服務人員可愛親切 有問題都會熱心回答 以為是猴子的代言人原來是大分的山 小心不要聊太久忘記搭車時間

(Translated by Google) The 2023 Prefectural Civil War Paper (Funai Patchin) was held on a regular scale. The town was crowded with many people. (Original) 2023年府内戦紙(ふないぱっちん)は通常規模で開催されました。沢山の人で街中は賑わいました。

(Translated by Google) It's located right outside the ticket gates of Oita Station, so it's very convenient. You can get a manhole card here and get all kinds of information. It's really convenient that it's in such a convenient location. (Original) 大分駅の改札を出てすぐの場所にあって、とても便利ですよ。 マンホールカードをもらえたり、色んな情報を聞けたり。 この場所にあるのは、ほんと便利です。

(Translated by Google) When I asked about sightseeing in Saganoseki and the ferry from Saganoseki to Misaki, I was given nonsense. They told me to take a bus to Saganoseki to get to the ferry terminal, then take a taxi from Saganoseki. When I got on the bus, they told me to change buses just before the Furumiya bus stop to get to Misaki. The ferry terminal was right in front of the Furumiya bus stop. The information center staff should at least learn about access to the city's tourist attractions. (Original) 佐賀関観光と佐賀関→三崎のフェリーを聞いたら、デタラメを教えられた。特にフェリー乗り場はバスで佐賀関まで行って、佐賀関からタクシーですと言われた。バスに乗ったら、古宮というバス停の手前で三崎方面は乗り換えですと案内があった。古宮のバス停の目の前がフェリー乗り場だった。案内所のスタッフも市内の観光地のアクセスくらい勉強したほうがいいです。

(Translated by Google) October 2024 Sunday visit A statue of the famous Sengoku feudal lord, Otomo Sourin, has been erected at the Funai Central Exit of JR Oita Station. He ruled six countries in northern Kyushu and was also famous as a Christian daimyo. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ The following is an excerpt from Oita City's homepage. Location Oita City Kaname Town Owner Oita City Producer Naoki Tominaga Overview Lord Sourin Otomo is the 21st head of the Otomo clan, which ruled as the lord of the Bungo Funai domain from the Kamakura period to the Sengoku period. The statue of Otomo Sourin was built in November 1981. It was erected in the plaza in front of JR Oita Station to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the dispatch of the Children's Mission. In July 2013, due to the construction of Oita station square Although it was temporarily removed, it was reinstalled after maintenance. (Original) 2024年10月 日曜日訪問 ＪＲ大分駅の府内中央口に、かの戦国大名、大友宗麟公の像が建立されています。 九州北部６カ国を治め、キリシタン大名としても有名です。 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ 以下、大分市のホームページより抜粋 所在地 大分市 要町 所有者 大分市 製作者 富永直樹 概要 大友宗麟公は、鎌倉時代から戦国時代にかけ、豊後府内藩の主として君臨した大友氏の第 21 代当主です。 大友宗麟公像は、昭和57年11月に、天正遣欧 少年使節派遣(てんしょうけんおうしょうねんしせつはけん)400周年を記念してJR大分駅前広場に建立されました。 平成25年7月に、大分駅前広場整備にともない 一時撤去されますが、整備後には再び設置されました。

(Translated by Google) This statue pays tribute to the Sengoku period feudal lord Otomo Sorin and the internationalism of Bungo (Oita). A panel on the back commemorates how, in the mid-16th century, the prefecture actively embraced firearms, Western culture, and Christianity through trade with the Western countries, leading to the prefecture's flourishing as a port city for international exchange, and how Sorin built the foundations of early modern Oita culture by fostering local talent and inviting fresh ideas. Sorin was exposed to world maps and the latest knowledge through his interactions with missionaries, and was a pioneer who selectively adopted culture, technology, and faith, taking advantage of the openness of the prefecture as a trading port. This recognition links the region's independent development and international orientation to its current identity. (Original) 戦国大名・大友宗麟と豊後（大分）の国際性を讃えた像です。16世紀半ば、南蛮貿易を通じ鉄砲や西洋文化・キリスト教を積極受容し、府内は海外交流の港市として栄えたこと、宗麟が地域の人材育成と新風を呼び込み近世的大分文化の礎を築いた点を顕彰する内容のパネルが背面にあります。 宗麟は宣教師との交流を通じ世界地図や最新知識に触れ、交易港としての開放性を背景に文化・技術・信仰を選別的に取り入れた先駆者でした。地域の自立的発展と国際志向を現在のアイデンティティへ結びつける評価。

(Translated by Google) This is a bronze statue located in the plaza in front of JR Oita Station. I don't know much about its history, but it seems that it was a Christian daimyo during the Sengoku period, and it seems that it had a relationship with Francis Xavier. (Original) JR大分駅前広場にある銅像です。 歴史には詳しくありませんが、戦国時代にキリスト教のキリシタン大名だったようでフランシスコ・ザビエルとも関係があったようです。

(Translated by Google) A representative statue that has been enshrined at the north exit of the station since the days of the old Oita Station. Although the station building was rebuilt and the station plaza was rezoned, it was relocated and remained intact. (Original) 旧大分駅時代から駅前北口に鎮座していた代表的な像。駅ビルが立て替えられ、駅前広場の区画整理されたのに移設してしっかり残った。

(Translated by Google) Otomo Sorin was born in Bungo Prefecture in 1530. His childhood name was Shiohomaru, but when he reached the age of 10, he received the blessings of Yoshiharu Ashikaga, the 12th shogun at the time, and took the name Yoshishige. When Sorin was 20 years old, he became the 21st head of the Otomo family, calming the internal conflict over succession to the family head known as the ``Otomo Nikai Kusuru Incident''. In 1551, he invited Francisco Xavier, who was in Yamaguchi, to the prefecture for a press conference. He took this opportunity to send a personal letter to the King of Portugal, promoting Christian missionary work and expanding trade between the two countries. Based on the wealth accumulated through these trades, the Otomo clan was appointed as the guardian of six countries in Kyushu, reaching its peak in its 400-year history. While Sorin protected the missionary work of Christianity, he himself converted to Zen Buddhism, shaved his head, and took the name ``Sorin.'' At the age of 48, he was baptized as a Christian and took the baptismal name Francisco. In 1586, he was defeated by the Shimazu army of Satsuma at the Battle of Hyugamigawa, and after this, the power of the Otomo clan began to decline. In 1587, Hideyoshi conquered Kyushu, and Sorin passed away at the age of 57. (Original) 大友宗麟は、1530年に豊後府内で生まれました。幼名は塩法丸と名のつてましたが、10歳の歳元服し、当時12代将軍足利義晴の義をもらい義鎮と名乗ります。宗麟20歳の時、「大友二階崩れの変」と呼ばれる家督相続の内紛を静め大友家21代当主となります。1551年山口にいたフランシスコ・ザビエルを府内に招き会見をします。これを機会にポルトガル王に親書を送り、キリスト教の布教と、南蛮貿易をひろげます。こうした貿易で蓄積した財をもとに九州6カ国の守護職を任じられ、大友氏400年の歴史のなかで最盛期をむかえます。宗麟はキリスト教の布教を保護しながらも、自らは禅宗に帰依しながら、剃髪して「宗麟」となのります。48歳の時には、キリスト教の洗礼を受け、洗礼名フランシスコを名乗ります、1586年に「日向耳川の合戦」で薩摩の島津軍に敗れ、この後大友氏の権勢に陰りがみえはじめます。1587年には秀吉の九州平定があり、宗麟は57歳の生涯をおえます。

(Translated by Google) Otomo Sorin, the 21st head of the Otomo clan, the feudal lords of Bungo Funai Domain, is known as a Christian feudal lord who met with Francis Xavier and protected Christianity in his territory. This statue was erected in front of Oita Station to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the dispatch of the Tensho Embassy to Europe. (Original) 豊後府内藩主大友氏の第 21 代当主である大友宗麟は、フランシスコ・ザビエルに面会し、領地でキリスト教を保護したキリシタン大名として知られる。天正遣欧少年使節派遣の400周年を記念して大分駅前広場に建立された。

(Translated by Google) A statue of Otomo Sorin located at the north exit of Oita Station. I know his name, but I don't know what kind of person he is, so I'll do some research. He took over as head of the family at the age of 20, and ruled the six provinces of northern Kyushu (Bungo, Higo, Hizen, Buzen, Chikuzen, and Chikugo; similar to present-day Oita, Kumamoto, Fukuoka, and Saga), centering on Bungo (Oita). Daimyo of the Sengoku period. The person who called Francisco Xavier to Oita. A Christian daimyo who himself converted to Christianity. It is said that in 1587, when his faith grew, he continued to pray to God and passed away. Passed away at age 57 The first cannons were imported to Japan. The cannon was used in the battles against the Shimazu clan at Nyujima Castle and Usuki Castle. In 1557, he provided land to Luis Almeida to build Japan's first Western-style hospital. Sourin requested support from Toyotomi Hideyoshi at Osaka Castle when he was practicing tea ceremony and the Shimazu clan was approaching Bungo. When I asked Sen no Rikyu, a leading expert on the tea ceremony, ``Does Sorin like tea?'', he answered, ``He's quite a tea lover.'' A master of kemari, Sourin was also called ``Jami-ashi,'' referring to the master of kemari. The bronze statue was installed in November 1982 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Tensho Children's Mission to Europe. It was temporarily removed in July 2013 due to the construction of Oita Station Plaza, but was reinstalled in February 2015. Come to think of it, I remember that before Oita Station was renovated, it was placed on a very high platform. (Original) 大分駅北口にある大友宗麟像。 名前を知ってはいるけど、どんな人物なのかな知らないので軽く調べる。 20歳で家督を継ぎ、豊後（大分)を中心に北部九州6国（豊後、肥後、肥前、豊前、筑前、筑後の6国。現在の大分、熊本、福岡、佐賀のようです)を支配した戦国時代の大名。 フランシスコ・ザビエルを大分に呼び寄せた人。 自身もキリスト教に入信したキリシタン大名。 信仰があつく1587年に神に祈りを捧げ続け息を引き取ったとも言われている。享年57歳 日本に初めて大砲を輸入した。 大砲は島津氏との丹生島城、臼杵城の戦いで使用された。 1557年に日本初の西洋式病院をルイスアルメイダが建築するにあたっての土地をアルメイダに提供。 茶の湯をたしなんでおり、島津氏が豊後に迫りつつあった時、宗麟が大坂城に豊臣秀吉を支援を求めた際。茶の湯の第一人者であった千利休に「宗麟は茶が好きか」と尋ねたところ「なかなかの数寄者です」と答えている。 蹴鞠の名手で宗麟は蹴鞠の名手を指す「上足」とも呼ばれた。 銅像は天正遣欧少年使節400周年を記念して昭和57年（1982年)11月に設置。平成25年（2013年)7月に大分駅前広場整備に伴い一時撤去されたが平成27年（2015年)2月に再設置。 そういえば、大分駅が新しくなる前の時は、すごく高い土台に載せられてた記憶があります。

Seeing these Buddhas makes for a refreshing experience. You will likely not spend a long time here - but there’s a nice route through Oita which takes you by noteworthy sights, including this one.

Interesting local spot in Oita City to see a few stone Buddha statues that are carved in (mostly just one though). Mostly a spot for locals but if you happen to drive by, check it out. If you’re low on time to see the Usuki Stone Buddhas, this is one place to see it in a minute.

(Translated by Google) Unlike the stone Buddha of Iwayaji Temple next door, this one is well preserved and you can admire the impressive statue. It is enshrined in a magnificent hall like the main hall of a temple. It also has a door, so I think it is valued by the locals. The inside of the temple is dark, but you can faintly see the large statue. There seems to be a statue of Yakushi Nyorai called Iwayakushi or Ishiyakushi in the center, and statues of Tamonten and Fudo Myoo on either side, but I couldn't really make out anything other than the center. Please note that the parking lot here is difficult to find. It seems like it would be nice to park next to the temple, but I don't know. The parking lot clearly marked as this is the parking lot just across the railroad tracks from the narrow alley opposite the Volkswagen store. However, it is difficult to park here, so I think it would be better to park at the free parking lot of Iwaya Temple and visit both. (Original) お隣の岩屋寺石仏と異なり、こちらは保存状態がよく、迫力あるお像を拝むことができます。 お寺の本堂のように立派なお堂の中に鎮座しています。扉もあるので、地元の方々に大切にされているんだと思います。 お堂の中は暗いのですが、大きな像がうっすらと見えます。 中央に岩薬師とか石薬師と呼ばれている薬師如来像、両脇には多聞天や不動明王の像もあるようですが、中央以外はよくわかりませんでした。 なお、こちら駐車場がわかりにくいです。なんとなくお堂の隣にも停めて良さそうですが、わかりません。はっきりとこちらの駐車場と書いてあるのは、フォルクスワーゲンの店舗向かいの細い路地から線路を越えてすぐのところにある駐車場です。が、こちら停めにくいので、岩屋寺の無料駐車場に停めて両方拝観するのが良いかと思います。

(Translated by Google) Visited on May 8, 2025. The building is built to cover the Magaibutsu statue carved into the cliff face. When you enter the door, there is a front room (windproof room) to prevent deterioration, and if you go through the door, you can see a stone Buddha about 3 meters high. Although it is located in a place with little traffic, thanks to the windbreak room, it is isolated from the sounds of the outside world, and the powerful stone Buddha statue, the scary silence, and the faint scent of incense combine to create a special experience. The statue of Yakushi Nyorai in the center has some weathering, but it is in such good condition that it is hard to believe that it was carved about 1,000 years ago. (Original) 2025.5.8に来訪。 崖面に彫られた磨崖仏様を覆うように建物が建てられています。 扉を入ると、劣化防止用の前室（風除室）があり、更に扉をくぐると、高さ3mほどの石仏様を拝見出来ます。 元々車通りの少ない場所にありますが、風除室があるおかげで外界の音から遮断され、石仏様の迫力と怖いほどの静寂、ほのかにな線香が相まって、特別な体験を味わえます。 中央の薬師如来像は、多少の風化は見られるものの、約1,000年ほど前に彫られたとは思えない状態の良いものでした。

(Translated by Google) Magaibutsu in Motomachi, Oita City. The stone Buddha of Yakushi Nyorai protected by the temple is so impressive that you will be surprised when you see it. Legend has it that it was built during the reign of Emperor Bidatsu, but it actually dates back to the late 11th century. It is also historically valuable and has been designated as a national historic site. There are other carved stone Buddhas, but the others have weathered and their original appearance is unknown. The Yakushi Nyorai statue has also been damaged, and conservation and restoration work is currently being carried out frequently to protect Oita Prefecture's valuable cultural assets. They were looking for volunteers to clean the inside of the temple. (Original) 大分市元町にある磨崖仏。 御堂に護られた薬師如来様の石仏はすごい迫力で見たらびっくりしますよ。 伝説では敏達天皇の御代の頃に造られたとありますが実際は11世紀後期の作品の様です。歴史的にも貴重で国の指定史跡にもなっています。他にも石仏が彫られていますが他は風化しており元の御姿は分かりません。薬師如来様も損傷があり現在大分県の貴重な文化財を守るため保全修復が度々行われています。御堂内のお掃除のボランティアの募集をされていました。

(Translated by Google) Although it is covered with a wooden shed, it is not locked and can be visited 24 hours a day. The parking lot next to the stone Buddha is a private monthly parking lot, so visitors should use the visitor parking lot across the railroad crossing on National Route 10 opposite Volkswagen Oita Chuo. If you're in good shape, you can walk from Oita Station's Ueno Mori Exit (south exit) in about 30 minutes. Probably the closest stone Buddha from the city center. The stone Buddha itself has remained intact and remains intact, unlike the stone Buddha of Iwayaji Temple. (Original) 木製覆屋で覆われているが、鍵はかかってないので24時間見学は可。石仏隣の駐車場は民間の月極なので、見学者は国道10号フォルクスワーゲン大分中央の向かい側の踏切を渡った所にある、見学者駐車場を使うことに。健脚なら大分駅上野の森口(南口)から歩いて30分位で行ける。多分市中心部から一番近い石仏。石仏そのものは岩屋寺石仏のように崩壊することなく結構残っている。

(Translated by Google) It is located at the eastern end of the Ueno Hill Plateau, approximately 70m above sea level, which runs from east to west south of Oita city. It is thought to have been made in the late Heian period (mid-11th century). On the exposed tuff cliff inside the wooden tile-roofed hall, there is a 3m tall seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai in the center, the Fudo Sanzon statue on the left, and the Bishamonten statue on the right. The seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai has a thick carving similar to a round carving, and the hair on its head is neatly carved with spiral hair. The folds of the robe that cover his broad shoulders are carved shallowly, and he is seated on a lotus seat in a prostrate position, with a shallow carving of a boat-shaped halo on the back wall. It is considered to be a typical Japanese-style sculpture from the Heian period. On the right side of the cliff outside the covered hall, there are traces of a three-piece Buddha statue with a seated Bodhisattva as a side attendant. Legend has it that it was created by the Japanese Nira who served the king of Baekje in the Korean peninsula during the reign of Emperor Bidatsu in the 6th century, but it is thought to have been the result of local activities by an early Buddhist group. Nira's name sometimes appears in legend as the maker of Oita's Mogabutsu statues. Around this time, the area around Motomachi was called ``Katsutsu Ruhata'' and was incorporated into the territory of Usa Jingu Shrine, and is thought to have been built on the grounds of the shrine's mighty backing. It was designated as a national historic site in 1934. (Original) 大分市街地の南側を東西に走る標高約70mの上野丘台地の東端に所在する。平安時代後期（11世紀中ごろ）に製作されたと考えられています。 木造瓦葺き覆堂内の露出した凝灰岩の崖面に、高さ約3mの薬師如来坐像を中心に、向かって左に不動三尊像、右に毘沙門天像が刻まれています。 薬師如来坐像は、丸彫りに近い厚肉彫りで、頭上の肉髻(にっけい)には、粒のそろった螺髪(らほつ)が整然と刻まれています。幅広の両肩を蔽う衣のひだは浅く彫られ、蓮座上に結跏趺坐(けっかふざ)し、後壁には舟形光背が浅彫りされています。典型的な平安後期和様彫刻と考えられています。 覆堂外の右側崖面には、菩薩坐像を脇侍とする三尊形式の磨崖仏の痕跡がみられます。 伝説によれば敏達(びだつ)天皇の時代には6世紀朝鮮半島にあった百済の王に仕えた日本人日羅が作ったと伝えられていますが初期仏教集団の地域的活動によるものと思われます。 大分の摩崖仏の製作者に日羅の名前が時々伝説として登場しています。 この頃元町付近は「勝津留畠(がちがづるはた)｣と呼ばれ、宇佐神宮領に組み込まれており、同宮の強大な後ろ立てによる造立と考えられています。昭和9年(1934)に国の史跡に指定されています。

(Translated by Google) The wide median strip of Oita Prefectural Office Street is planted with many trees and sculptures, making it look like a promenade. The main one is probably the place where Rentaro Taki ended his life, and is a landmark for turning the road to the Tokiha department store parking lot. It's one of the few tourist spots in the city, but locals don't often go there. (Original) 大分県庁通りの広めの中央分離帯に植栽し彫刻・像をたくさん置いて遊歩道的にしている所。メインは多分瀧廉太郎終焉之地で、トキハデパート駐車場への道を曲がる目印になっている。市街地に数少ない観光スポットだが、地元の人はあまり行かない。

(Translated by Google) This park, located near the Oita Prefectural Office, is a hidden gem of Oita City. Inside the park, there are bronze statues of people connected to Oita City, and in a sense it can be said to be a park that introduces Oita City. Although it is located in the center of Oita City, which does not have much of an impression as a tourist destination, this park is worth a visit. However, the park is divided into small sections by several roads, so be careful of cars when crossing the park. (Original) 大分県庁の近くにある、大分市の隠れた名所と言える公園。公園内には大分市に所縁の人物の銅像などがあり、ある意味大分市を紹介する公園とも言える。どちらかと言えば観光地としての印象が薄い大分市中心部であるがこの公園は一見の価値あり。ただ公園は数本の道路によって小間切れ状になっているので公園内横断の際は車に注意。

(Translated by Google) A spot I stopped by while sightseeing in Oita city. Although it is a walking park, there are almost no people walking around. The only highlight is that there are bronze statues here and there. It's a good idea to visit when you have time to kill time. It's not worth going out of your way. (Original) 大分市内の観光で立ち寄ったスポット。 遊歩公園という割に、散歩している人はほとんどなし。 ところどころに銅像があるのが唯一の見所かな。 時間があるときに、暇つぶしで訪れるのが良いでしょう。わざわざ行く価値はなし。

(Translated by Google) Promenade in Oita city area! short! 🤣 It leads to Oita Castle Ruins, but visit at dusk! Stroll around the promenade for a bit! There were no locals walking around! (Original) 大分市街地の遊歩道！短い！🤣 大分城址へ続いているが訪問時は夕暮れ時！ 遊歩道を少しぶらぶら！地元民は誰も歩いていませんでした！

(Translated by Google) It is an unusual park located in the middle of a long and narrow road in the direction of Oita Station on foot from Oita Castle Ruins Park. There were various statues, reliefs, etc., and I moved around leisurely while looking at them. Due to the nature of the park being in the middle of the road, the park ends at each intersection, but I think it's a bit of a problem that there are no crosswalks to cross to the next park, especially since it's called a promenade park. Ta. (Original) 大分城址公園から徒歩で大分駅へ向かう方向に長細い形で道路の真ん中にある変わった公園です。 像やレリーフ等色々設置してあり、それらを眺めながらのんびり移動しました。 道路の真ん中にあるという性質上、交差点ごとに公園が途切れるのですが、次の公園へ渡るための横断歩道が無いと言うのが名前が遊歩公園というだけにちょっと困ったものだなぁと思いました。

(Translated by Google) Sometimes I go to talk to Xavier at around 2-3am. I sit in front of the statue on a cardboard box and talk to him. Xavier is shy and quiet. (Original) たまーに深夜の2時～3時頃にザビエルさんと会話しに行きます 像の前にダンボール敷いて座りながら会話してます ザビエルさんは恥ずかしいのか無口です

(Translated by Google) It's a long park with roads on both sides.It's not a place to play, but there are fine bronze statues standing here and there. (Original) 縦に長く両脇を道路に挟まれた公園です、遊ぶ感じの所ではなく立派な銅像があちこちに立っています。

Very cute/cool/lovely shrine. Came here for New Year’s hatsumode and there were food stalls lining the road to the shrine, as well as fortunes to buy. It was really fun to visit.

The massive arrow is really cool

Not into shrines but the sakura were beautiful.

Large shrine in oita

(Translated by Google) I visited Yasukuni Shrine for the second time after requesting a goshuin book exclusively for Gokoku Shrine. There is a free parking lot 🅿️ right next door, and you can also write your own goshuin stamp. Daimonpine, Daikumade, and Daihamaya are worth seeing. (Original) 靖国神社護国神社専用御朱印帳を満願して、2回目のお参りをさせて頂きました。無料駐車場🅿️も、すぐ側にあり、御朱印も直書きして頂けます。大門松、大熊手、大破魔矢は、見応えあります。

(Translated by Google) Oita Prefectural Gokoku Shrine Established on October 18, 1875 JR Nippo Main Line: Maki Station (12-minute walk) or Takagi Station (20-minute walk). *Maki Station is the shorter distance, but the path to the back gate requires a steep climb. This shrine enshrines approximately 44,000 war dead from Oita Prefecture as its main deity, with police officers and Self-Defense Force members who died in the line of duty enshrined in the secondary hall. The shrine's grounds are located halfway up the lush green Mt. Shoei in central Oita City, creating a solemn atmosphere. The grounds include a museum housing donated wartime belongings, a memorial monument, and an observation deck. The museum's Yorisosho (place of worship) houses numerous belongings and letters, providing insight into the conditions of the time. The building is well-air-conditioned, allowing for leisurely exploration even on hot days. Calming music plays throughout the building, creating an atmosphere that reminds visitors that this is a Yorisosho (place of spiritual refuge) as they tour the shrine. We hope that this will continue to be a place of comfort for people, a place to comfort and pass on the stories of those who died in the war, and a place that leads to peace. (Original) 大分県護国神社 1875年10月18日創建 JR日豊本線牧駅(徒歩12分)または高城駅(徒歩20分)※牧駅の方が距離が短いのですが、裏門につながる道で傾斜のある道を歩かなければなりません。 大分県縁故の戦没者約4万4千柱を主祭神とし、殉職警察官・自衛官を相殿に祀る神社。 大分市中央部の緑深い松栄山の中腹に社地を構え荘厳な雰囲気を持つ場所。 境内には戦時中の遺品の寄贈を受け境内で安置している資料館や慰霊碑、展望台などがあります。 資料館寄須処では数多くの遺品や手紙が安置されていて、当時の状況が窺い知れます。 建物は空調もしっかりしているので、高温の日でもゆっくり見学できます。 館内には落ち着いたムードの曲が流れていて、見学しながらここが寄須処(人々の心の拠り所)であると再認識できる雰囲気があります。 今後とも人々の心の拠り所となり、戦死した人の御霊を慰め語り継ぎ、平和に繋げる場所となるよう願っております。

(Translated by Google) Get off at JR Maki Station, one stop away from JR Oita Station. It's an unmanned station with only one ticket gate. ★The station sign says it's a 10-minute walk, but please note that it takes 30 minutes to reach the main shrine! After exiting the ticket gate, you'll see an overpass on the left. To the right, it's a 2-minute walk to the railroad crossing. 😀 Turn right! Walk straight a little to the left, and you'll see a sign for Oita Gokoku Shrine on the right, along with a slope where cars pass. It's a 10- to 15-minute climb. Oita Gokoku Shrine is located on a fairly high hill. If you look closely at the map, you'll see a pedestrian staircase, but I recommend it for those with confident feet. There are lots of fallen leaves🍂, so it can be slippery.😀 Even I'm used to it, so please allow plenty of time for your visit. 🔵There's an observation deck with a view of the steel mill along the coast! (Original) JR大分駅の一つ隣のJR牧駅下車します。改札口は一か所のみで無人駅です。 ★駅案内板には、徒歩10分と明記されていますが、参拝本殿まで30分掛かりますのでご注意下さい！改札口出て左側は、陸橋が見えます。右側は徒歩2分で踏み切りがあります😀右側に行きますよ！少しまっすぐ左側歩き、右側に大分護国神社の案内板があり、車の通行する坂があります。10から15分登ります。かなりの高台に大分護国神社があります。 マップをよく見ると人用の階段がありますが足に自信がある方におすすめします。落ち葉🍂が多く滑りやすいです😀 慣れている私もかなりの余裕を持って御参拝下さい。 🔵海沿いの製鉄場方面の望める展望台がありますよ！

(Translated by Google) I visited on January 14, 2020. It was a clear day and I could see Cape Sada on the opposite shore. Last year, I went to Cape Sada and wanted to go to the other side, and this year I was able to do it. There are two routes to the Sekizaki Lighthouse from the parking lot, and I didn't know that, so I took a detour to get there, and the climb up and down was pretty tough and I felt like I was going to break down. The return trip was from a nearby location, but it was less than half of the trip. The shortcut is the route before the parking lot. There are various historical sites and shrines around the lighthouse (a circuitous route), making it a good place for excursions. (Original) 令和7年1月14日に伺いました、よく晴れた日で対岸の佐田岬も見えていました。去年、佐田岬に行って、対岸に行ってみたいと思って、今年実現しました。関崎灯台は、駐車場から2つの経路があり、その事を知らず、行きは遠回りで到達、結構のぼり下りがキツく心折れそうでした。帰りは近い方からでしたが行きの半分以下でした。近道は駐車場の手前にある経路です。 灯台の周り（遠回り経路）には色々史跡や神社があります、遠足にはいい所です。

(Translated by Google) The lighthouse is still in use, although the lights have been replaced with new LEDs. If you go up close, you can enjoy the magnificent ocean view and feel the breeze. Recently, there is an easy walking route from the parking lot... However, I was unaware of this and walked around the mountain like a trail to the observation deck, and the view was wonderful. (Original) 灯具は新しいLEDに変わりましたが今も現役で活躍している灯台です。近くに行くと雄大な海の景色と風を感じることが出来ます。最近は駐車場から楽に歩いていけるルートがあります… が。それを知らずに獣道のような山の中を歩き回って辿り着いた展望台の景色は素敵なものでした。

(Translated by Google) Visited on September 17, 2025. This lighthouse is located at the tip of a cape on the Saganoseki Peninsula. It plays an important role in ensuring the safe navigation of ships passing through the narrowest strait in the Bungo Channel. The best way to access it is to go through the torii gate from the parking lot near the Sekizaki Inari shrine torii gate to the south. It's about a 7-minute walk to the lighthouse. You can't enter the lighthouse, and although it depends on the season, it is surrounded by trees and there isn't much of a view. (Original) 2025.9.17に来訪。 佐賀関半島の岬の先端にある灯台です。 豊後水道の中でも最も狭い海峡を通過する船舶の安全航行を守る重要な役割を持っています。 アクセスは、南の関崎稲荷の鳥居近くにある駐車場から、鳥居をくぐって行くのが〇。 徒歩7分ほどで辿り着けます。 灯台は中に入れず、季節にもよると思いますが、木々で囲われており、景観もあまり望めず。

(Translated by Google) Access to Sekizaki Lighthouse ① Access from JX Metals Sekizaki Mirai Kaiseikan ②Access from Nami-no-Tsubo Observatory ③ Access through the torii gate of Sekizaki Inari However, I think that method ③, passing through the torii gate of Sekizaki Inari, is better as the height difference is less steep. The parking lot was right in front of the Sekizaki Inari torii gate. It is approximately 400m from the torii gate of Sekizaki Inari, and there is not much of a difference in elevation, so you can easily reach it. Even so, there are some elevations and areas where footing is difficult, so please be careful when walking. The gate of the lighthouse is locked and you cannot enter the lighthouse. If you turn to your left as you face the lighthouse gate, you can go around to the back of the lighthouse. There is a place in the back that offers a panoramic view of the coast, so if you have time, we highly recommend it. Depending on the season, there may be weeds, so it's a good idea to take insect repellent measures. (Original) 関崎灯台へのアクセスは ①JX金属 関崎みらい海星館からのアクセス ②波舞の壺展望所からのアクセス ③関崎稲荷の鳥居をくぐって向かうアクセス があるようですが、③の関崎稲荷の鳥居をくぐる方法が高低差が緩く、良いと思います。 駐車場も関崎稲荷の鳥居の目の前にありました。 関崎稲荷の鳥居からはおよそ400m　それほど高低差はありませんので、容易に到着出来ます。 それでも多少の高低や足もとの悪いところはあるので、歩行にはご注意ください。 灯台の門には鍵がかかっており、灯台の中には入れません。 灯台の門を向かって左手を回ると灯台裏手に回る事が出来ます。 裏手には海岸を一望出来る場所がありますのでお時間があれば是非、お奨めです。 季節によっては雑草茂みもありますので虫除け対策はされた方が良いと思います。

(Translated by Google) It's less than a 10-minute walk from JX Metals Sekizaki Mirai Kaiseikan. It's downhill on the way there, but you have to climb a steep slope on the way back, so you'll need quite a bit of stamina. The lighthouse overlooking the sea is breathtaking. Its towering figure against the clear, cloudless sky and blue sea was incredibly beautiful. Unfortunately we weren't able to go inside the lighthouse. The road on the way there was quite overgrown with weeds, so I think it would have been even better if it had been a little more well-maintained. (Original) JX金属 関崎みらい海星館から徒歩10分弱の距離にあります。 行きは下りですが、帰りは結構な勾配の坂道を上っていくので、結構な体力が必要です。 海を望む灯台は圧巻です。 雲ひとつない晴天の空と青い海の中にそびえる姿はむちゃくちゃ綺麗でした。 残念ながら灯台の内部には入る事ができませんでした。 途中の道が結構草茫々だったんで、もう少し整備されていたら更に良かったかなと思いました。

(Translated by Google) The best route is probably from the torii gate to the lighthouse, battery ruins, observation deck, and back to the parking lot. However, the leaves can get wet and slippery, and there are some steep ups and downs that make it hard to tell if you're on a sidewalk. I recommend only going if you're prepared and have strong legs. There were a ton of spider webs, so I had to swing a stick in front of me while I walked. There was also animal droppings near the observation deck, so you might want to be careful of wildlife. (Original) 鳥居から灯台→砲台跡→展望台→駐車場に戻るルートが一番いいと思いますが、落ち葉が湿って滑りやすからったり歩道？なのかという部分アップダウンもかなり激しいので覚悟を決めて足腰が強い方が行かれた方が良いと思います。蜘蛛の巣も半端ないので棒を前で振りながら進みました笑 展望台の方では動物の糞もあったので野生生物にも気をつけた方が良い可能性あり

(Translated by Google) This is my first time here! 😃✌️ I was fooled by the sign that promised a spectacular view. 😂😂😂 The trees were so overgrown I couldn't see the view. 🙈🙈🙈 I highly recommend this place for a health walk, as it has parking and is surrounded by famous sights. 😃✌️ (Original) 初めての利用です😃✌️ 絶景の看板に騙された😂😂😂 木が生い茂っててて景色が見えない🙈🙈🙈 健康の為に歩きに来るには駐車場も有るし名所も有るしお勧め😃✌️

Wonderful place near to Oita Station and many shopping Centers so you can rest there and enjoy waterfalls with nice nature view… 🏝

You can feeding the pigeon there!

A good place for rest just next to down town Oita shopping arcade

Cat spotted!

Nice place, great for kids.

(Translated by Google) It's a local park, with beautifully planted flowers and well-maintained. There is also a small waterfall, so it's great for a walk along the way. Old trains manufactured by Mitsubishi are also on display in the park, and you can climb up to see the inside of the locomotive. (Original) 동네 공원인데 꽃도 예쁘게 심어져있고 관리가 잘 되어 있습니다. 작은 폭포도 있어서 지나는길에 산책하기 좋습니다. 미츠비시에서 제작한 오래된 기차도 공원 내에 전시되어 있는데 기관차 내부 모습도 올라가서 볼 수 있습니다.

(Translated by Google) I stopped by here while sightseeing in the city on a rental bicycle. It has a concrete feel to it. The bell is located high up, and it seems like you can ring it from below using a long rope. (Original) レンタサイクルで市内観光の時に立ち寄りました。コンクリート感がありますね。鐘が高い位置にあって、長い綱で下からも打てるみたいです。

(Translated by Google) The one that was located near the Otomo clan ruins multipurpose plaza was moved to its current location after a fire etc. (Original) 大友氏遺跡多目的広場付近にあったものが、火災等を経て現在地に移転

(Translated by Google) Every Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., we hold three 20-minute meditation sessions. I was able to participate even though I am not a danka or a Zen sect. There was no need to pre-register. It was cold, so next time I will wear warm clothes. (Original) 毎週日曜日の午前７時から午前８時まで、２０分×３回の座禅会をしています。檀家では無いし、禅宗でも無い私でも参加できました。事前申し込みも不要でした。寒かったので、次回は暖かい服装で参加することにします。

(Translated by Google) The main gate has recently been renovated. The cherry blossoms are now becoming more and more brilliant. (Original) 最近、正門の改装が終えました。桜の今、見事な迄に輝きを増しています。

(Translated by Google) Sadachika, the 5th generation of the Otomo clan, commissioned the monks of Jotenji Temple in Hakata to build the halls. It was destroyed by Shimazu clan fire and was temporarily abandoned, but was rebuilt at its current location with the help of Shigeyoshi Takenaka, the lord of Funai Castle. There is also a separate temple on Mt. Takasaki, which is famous for wild monkeys. In the first year of the Tokuji era (1306), the fifth generation, Sadachika Otomo, asked the Zen master Nao-o Chikan of Joten-ji Temple in Hakata (Fukuoka City) to establish the temple and built the halls. (Where the Otomo Clan Ruins Experience Learning Center is located). This is said to have been the founding of the temple, and it is said that at that time it was counted as one of the five Zen temples and the temple's fortunes flourished. In 1586, the temple was burnt down by Shimazu clan fire and temporarily abandoned, but in 1633, in the early Edo period, Sōtanzan rebuilt it at its current location with the help of Shigeyoshi Takenaka, the lord of Funai Castle. The spacious precincts are lined with the main hall, vault, Buddhist hall, Zen hall, Buddhist sutra, and Kannon-do gate. Kunisaki Tower, a designated tangible cultural property by the city, is built on the grounds. Manjuji Temple was founded in 1305 and was rebuilt at its current location in 1624. The stone Kunisaki Tower is believed to have been built during the Kamakura period and is a designated tangible cultural property by the city. The temple is also said to have been founded by the legendary hero Yuriwaka Minister, and there are folk tales surrounding this. In addition, there is a separate temple on Mt. Takasaki, which is famous for wild monkeys. Access: 25 minutes walk from Oita Station. 5 minutes walk from Oita Bus Kentokucho bus stop (Original) 大友氏5代貞親が博多の承天寺の僧を開山に請じて諸堂を建立しました。島津氏の兵火に焼かれ、一時廃寺となっていましたが、府内城主竹中重義の援助を受けて現在地に再興しました。また野生猿で有名な高崎山に別院があります。 徳治元年(1306)5代大友 貞親が博多(福岡市)の承天 寺の僧直翁智侃禅師を開山 に請じて諸堂を建立しまし た。(大友氏遺跡体験学習館 が建っている場所)。これが 開基とされ、当時禅寺五山 十刹の一つに数えられて寺 運は隆盛したといわれてい ます。天正14年(1586)、島 津氏の兵火に焼かれ、一時 廃寺となっていましたが、江戸時代初期の寛永10年(1633)に僧丹山が、府内城主竹中重義の援助を受けて現在地に再興しました。 広々とした境内には本堂・庫裡・仏殿・禅堂・経藏・観音堂引們などが建ち並んでいます。境内には市指定有形文化財の国東塔が建てられています。 万寿寺は1305年に創建された寺で、1624年に現在地に再興された。石造国東塔は、鎌倉時代に作られたとみられるもので、市指定有形文化財。 また、寺は伝説の勇者・百合若大臣の創建ともいわれ、これにまつわる民話が残っています。なお、野生サルで有名な高崎山に別院があります。 交通アクセス：大分駅から徒歩25分。大分バス顕徳町バス停徒歩5分

(Translated by Google) Visited on August 11, 2019 Bungo Province Rinzai Seven Lucky Gods Hoteison There is a goshuin stamp (only the main image of Shaka Nyorai, but it seems that the goshuin of Bungo Rinzai Seven Lucky Gods is no longer available) Principal image: Shakyamuni Nyorai Sect: Rinzai sect Myoshinji sect This ancient temple is said to have been built in the first year of Tokuji (1306). During the Muromachi period, it was listed as one of the ten temples, but it was said to have been destroyed by Sorin Otomo and was rebuilt in the Edo period. (Original) 令和元年８月１１日参拝 豊後国臨済七福神　布袋尊 御朱印あり（本尊の釈迦如来のみ、豊後国臨済七福神の御朱印は今はしていないそうです） 本尊：釈迦如来 宗派：臨済宗妙心寺派 徳治元年（1306年）に創建されたとされる古刹。室町時代には十刹にも列せられたが、大友宗麟により破却されたとされ江戸時代に再興された。

(Translated by Google) This temple belongs to the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism and houses a Shaka Triad as its principal image. Legend has it that in the early Heian period, a rebellion broke out while a powerful man in the area was away from his residence, and the daughter of a vassal, Manjuhime, was drowned in the Kagamigaike pond in place of the empress. It is said that this temple was built to commemorate her soul. Unfortunately, the temple was undergoing renovations on the day we visited, so unfortunately we were unable to fully enjoy the exterior. (Original) 本尊に釈迦三尊像が安置する臨済宗妙心寺派の寺 伝説では平安時代初期､この地域の有力者が屋敷を不在にしていた間に反逆が起き､家臣の娘の万寿姫が妃の身代わりとなって蔣ヶ池に沈められた その菩提を弔うために建立されたのがこの寺であるとされる この日は生憎の改装中で充分な外観を楽しめれなかったのが残念だ

If just considering this place and the surrounding area, I would be inclined to agree with the many 3-star ratings. There’s not much to see here. However, as you visit this place easily following the route through the city which takes you to many noteworthy sights, I feel the total of the experience adds a bit of flavour (and it’s free).

Not much to see here. Most of the bigger statues have lost their shape.

(Translated by Google) There are said to be 17 statues in total, with the Tathagata statue in the center, and the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva and Fudo Myoo statues on either side. However, it has deteriorated so much that I don't know what's going on. Although it faces the street, there is not much traffic, so it may have fallen off due to the influence of the JR line that runs underground nearby. The Magaibutsu statue is located halfway up the cliff, which is a little higher than the street, but there is very little space in front of the statue, so you can't get a good view of it from a distance. In addition, there is a free parking lot along this street. The nearby Motomachi Sekibutsu parking lot is far away, so we recommend parking there and walking along the railroad tracks to Motomachi. (Original) 全十七体あるそうで、中央の如来像、両脇には十一面観音菩薩像や不動明王像もあるそうです。が、劣化が激しく、何があるのかもわかりません。 通りに面しているのですが、あまり往来がないので、もしかしたらこの近くの地下を通るＪＲ線の影響で剥落してしまったのかもしれません。磨崖仏は通りより少し高い崖の中腹に位置しているのですが、仏像前にはスペースがほとんどないので、離れて全体を見ることはできません。 なお、こちら通り沿いに無料の駐車場があります。近くの元町石仏は駐車場が離れているので、こちらに停めて、元町まで線路伝いに歩いていくことをお勧めします。

Sublime

(Translated by Google) Visited on May 8, 2025. As you walk through the urban area of ​​Kokokufu, you will suddenly see a stone cliff Buddha next to an intersection. Unfortunately, most of it has weathered, but it seems to have been carved in the late Heian period, so considering that it has been around 900 years, I think it has survived rather well due to its coarse rock quality. (Original) 2025.5.8に来訪。 古国府の市街地の中を進んでいると、交差点横に突如現れる、磨崖仏です。 残念ながら殆どが風化していますが、平安時代後期頃に彫られたもののようなので、約900年ほど経過しているのを踏まえると、この粗めの岩質でむしろ良く残っていると思えます。

(Translated by Google) Magaibutsu located in Uenooka Higashi, Oita City. 17 stone Buddha statues estimated to have been carved in the late Heian period. It is believed that the three sets of Buddha statues, centered on the Yakushi Triad, the Shakyamuni Triad, and the Amida Triad, represent the past, present, and future. However, there are some that have been so damaged by weathering that it is not clear what kind of Buddha they are, let alone their original appearance. It was originally a nationally designated historic site, but due to damage it was downgraded to a prefectural historic site. I would like it to be preserved in the future as well, so that we can learn more about the Buddhist culture of Japan in the past. The footing in front of the stone Buddha is narrow, so please be careful when visiting. There are also many hollows called Thousand Buddha Niches where small clay Buddha statues were lined up. (Original) 大分市上野丘東にある磨崖仏。 平安時代後期に彫られたと推定される17体の石仏。薬師三尊を中心とし釈迦三尊、阿弥陀三尊の三組が過去、現在、未来を表していると推測されています。ただ風化による損傷が激しく元の御姿はおろか何の仏様なのか明確に分からないものもあります。元は国指定の史跡でしたが損傷により県の史跡に格下げされてしまいました。かつての日本の仏教文化を知る上でも今後とも是非保全して頂きたいです。 石仏前の足場は狭いので参拝時はご注意下さい。他にも千仏龕と呼ばれる粘土製の小さな仏像が並べられていた沢山の窪みなどもあります。

(Translated by Google) These stone Buddha statues are incomparable to the weathering of the Motomachi Stone Buddhas. To be honest, I don't know what's going on... 🅿 Complete ⛏️ They're made of rock that's easy to process🔨, so I guess they're fragile... (Original) 元町石仏の風化とは比較にならない石仏群 ぶっちゃけ何がなんやら…🅿完備 ⛏️加工🔨が容易な岩石なんで脆いのでしょうね…

(Translated by Google) Visited on July 23, 2025. This is a rock-carved Buddha statue located in Takase, Oita City. There is a private parking lot a short distance away, about a two-minute walk away. It sits quietly in a residential area, but perhaps because it is a rock-carved Buddha statue carved deep into the tuff, it is in good condition, with the carving marks on the wall and the vivid vermilion color still clearly visible, making it quite impressive to see up close. It's definitely worth a visit. (Original) 2025.7.23に来訪。 大分市高瀬にある磨崖仏です。 徒歩2分ほどと少し離れた所に専用駐車場あり。 住宅地の中にひっそりと佇んでいますが、凝灰岩を深く掘り込んだ石窟形式の磨崖仏の為か保存状態が良く、壁面の彫刻痕や朱の鮮やかさがくっきりと残って間近で見ると中々の迫力。 一見の価値ありです。

(Translated by Google) Takase Stone Buddhas is a city-designated historic site located in the Takase district of Oita City, Oita Prefecture, and is believed to have been created between the late Heian period and the Kamakura period. The diverse group of Buddhist statues carved into the tuff rock walls, including Amida Nyorai, Jizo Bodhisattva, and Acala, convey the beliefs of the time and the advanced stonemasonry techniques of the time to the present day. Their expressions are calm and warm, well retaining the characteristics of Bungo's stone Buddha culture. Surrounded by nature, the stone Buddhas, standing in silence, inspire deep peace in visitors. While not as large as the Usuki Stone Buddhas, they have continued to be carefully preserved by local people and are a valuable cultural heritage of Oita City. (Original) 高瀬石仏（たかせせきぶつ）は、大分県大分市の高瀬地区にある市指定史跡で、平安時代後期から鎌倉時代にかけて造られたとされています。凝灰岩の岩壁に刻まれた仏像群は、阿弥陀如来や地蔵菩薩、不動明王など多彩で、当時の信仰や石工の高度な技術を今に伝えています。表情は穏やかで温かみがあり、「豊後の石仏文化」の特徴をよく残しています。周囲は自然に囲まれ、静寂の中に佇む石仏たちは、訪れる人に深い安らぎを与えます。臼杵石仏ほど規模は大きくないものの、地域の人々の手で大切に守られ続けており、大分市の貴重な文化遺産となっています。

(Translated by Google) I casually stopped by. In a place like this? Surprise first Admire the sight of Dainichi Nyorai, the Womb World. The vermilion color is also beautiful I want it to continue to exist I like this place more than famous places. (Original) ふらりと寄ってみた こんなところに？まず驚き 胎蔵界大日如来様を中心に見惚れる 朱色も綺麗 大事に存続して欲しい 有名どころよりこんな所が好き

(Translated by Google) The stone Buddha statues are located on the south side of Nanase Park, across a tributary of the Nanase River from the village. Information about the stone Buddha statues is posted, and each stone statue has its name and description. (Original) 七瀬公園の南側、七瀬川の支流を挟んで集落側に石仏は鎮座している。石仏についての説明は掲示してありそれぞれの石像についても名、説明文がある。

(Translated by Google) There is a cave in the tuff layer that is 1.8m high, 4.4m wide, and 1.5m deep. On the back wall, five stone Buddhas are carved facing east: a seated statue of Bato Kannon, a seated statue of Nyoirin Kannon, a seated statue of Taizokai Dainichi Nyorai, a seated statue of Daiitoku Myoo, and a standing statue of Fukasa Daisho. The Takase Stone Buddha was created as an object of prayer training centered on Dainichi to remove evil desires, Nyoirin to acquire riches and treasures, great virtue to surrender to enemies, and Fukasa General to protect Buddhism. It is thought to have been created in the mid-12th century, at the end of the Heian period. It is thought to have been built by Mr. Tanada, who developed the entire Nanase River basin area. Outside the cave, in a small niche on the cliff to the right, there remains an embossed image of the Amida Triad on a lotus seat with three roots and three stems. It has been designated as a nationally designated historic site. (Original) 凝灰岩層に、高さ1.8m、幅4.4m、奥行1.5mの洞窟があります。その奥壁に馬頭観音坐像、如意輪観音坐像、胎蔵界大日如来坐像、大威徳明王坐像、深沙大将立像の5体石仏が東を向いて彫られています。高瀬石仏は、大日を中心として諸悪煩悩を取り除き、さらに如意輪には富貴財宝取得、大威徳には怨敵降伏、深沙大将には仏法保護などの祈願修法の対象として作られたもので、平安時代末期の12世紀中ごろの作と考えられています。七瀬川流域一帯を開発した稙田氏によりつくられたと考えられます。また石窟の外、向かって右の崖の小さな龕には一根三茎の蓮華座の上に阿弥陀三尊像を浮き彫りにしたものが残っています。国指定史跡に指定されています。

(Translated by Google) There is a parking lot near the park. The path does not lead from the back of the parking lot to the back. Park in the parking lot and walk past the houses. There are five stone Buddha statues, all of which are impressive, dating back to the Heian period. One statue has a snake wrapped around its left hand, and I found another snake on my way back. (Original) 公園近くに駐車場があります。 駐車場の奥から奥に入る道ではありません。 駐車場に駐めて、民家の横を通り歩いて行きます。 5体の石仏があり、平安時代の石仏で迫力がありました。左手に蛇を巻き付けている像があり、帰りに蛇が居ました。

(Translated by Google) These rock-carved Buddha statues from the late Heian period remain in Oita City. Five rock-carved Buddha statues have been carved into a 1.5m-deep cave, and their vibrant vermilion color suggests they are in excellent condition. Among them is the bizarre design of the "Standing Statue of Jinsha Taisho" on the far left, which features a snake wrapped around its body and a skull necklace. This is a guardian deity that appeared to Tripitaka when he traveled to India, and the face of a young girl painted on its stomach is said to represent his inner kindness. Also on the wall immediately to the right remains the "Single Root and Three Stems Buddha," a statue of the Amida Triad carved on top of a single lotus stalk with three branches. As this statue is not located inside a cave, it has weathered badly and some kind of repair is needed. Although it is not large in scale, it is one of my favorite rock-carved Buddha statues for its rare design, its excellent state of preservation, and above all, the sense of incongruity and amazement that such a magnificent rock-carved Buddha could be found in such a place. (Original) 大分市内に残る平安末期の磨崖仏。 奥行き1.5mの石窟の中に5体の磨崖仏彫り出され、鮮やかな朱色と相まって保存状態の良さをうかがわせる。 中でも向かって一番左、身体に蛇を巻き付けどくろの首飾りをした『深沙大将立像』の異様ともいえる造形が目を引く。こちらは三蔵法師が天竺に赴いた際に現れた守護神で、お腹に描かれた少女の顔は内面の優しい気持ちを表しているらしい。 またすぐ右の壁面には、一本の蓮の茎から３つに枝分かれした蓮花の上に阿弥陀三尊像が彫り出された『一根三茎仏』が残る。こちらは石窟の中ではないので風化が激しく、何らかの手当てを望みたい。 規模は大きくないものの、他にあまりみない造形や保存状態の良さ、何よりこんなところにこんな素晴らしい摩崖仏が、という違和感･驚きでとても好きな摩崖仏です。

Nice ocean but it's looks nice everywhere. It's hard to get to by car using dangerous narrow roads. There are no shops and the beach is covered with big black stones. Basically it's a fishing village. No reason to come here unless you live here.

20231001 The road can only fit one car.

great place with outstanding scenery.

Calm and peaceful place.

You can swim here and rent a boat

Great place for chilling and doing BBQ

Nice scenery

A bronze statue of the Jesuit missionary, located in front of Oita station. A popular tourist spot and a reminder of the city's Christian history.

(Translated by Google) This is a bronze statue located in the plaza in front of JR Oita Station. I had a strong image of the missionary that appeared in history textbooks, and I felt like this person was Xavier. The relationship between this souvenir and Zabieru is unknown. (Original) JR大分駅前広場にある銅像です。 歴史の教科書に出てきた宣教師のイメージが強くてこの人がザビエルって感じでした。 おみやげ物のざびえるとの関係は不明です。

(Translated by Google) Francisco Xavier (1506-1552) Jesuit. The person who first introduced Christianity to Japan. 1549 Landed in Kagoshima → went to Yamaguchi and Kyoto. In 1551, he was invited by Yoshishizu Otomo (later Sorin) and stayed in Bungo Prefecture. Although he stayed there for about two months, he established a base for Christian missionary work. He carries a personal letter and gift from Sorin to the King of Portugal. 1552: Died of illness in Kamikawashima, China. The remains will be moved to Goa. 1619 Canonized as a saint (Catholic "saint"). (Original) フランシスコ・ザビエル（1506〜1552） イエズス会士。キリスト教を日本に初めて伝えた人物。 1549年 鹿児島に上陸 → 山口・京都へ。 1551年 大友義鎮（後の宗麟）に招かれ、豊後府内に滞在。 滞在は約2か月だが、キリスト教布教の拠点を築く。 宗麟からポルトガル王への親書と献上品を携える。 1552年 中国・上川島で病死。遺骸はゴアに移される。 1619年 聖人に列せられる（カトリックの「聖人」）。

(Translated by Google) It was less conspicuous than the Otomo Sourin statue that existed from the days of the old Oita Station, but in November 2023, a minor pranked the statue by pasting a sticker on the right side of the chest with strong adhesive, and it suddenly became a focus in the news. It has now been restored to its original state. (Original) 旧大分駅時代からあった大友宗麟像よりは目立たなかったが、2023年11月未成年者に右胸の部分に強力接着剤でシールを張り付けられるイタズラをされ、そのニュースで一躍クローズアップされてしまった。今はもとのように復元されている。

(Translated by Google) St. Francis Xavier was born in Spain in 1506 and became a Catholic priest and missionary. In 1549, he landed on the Satsuma Peninsula to mission to Japan. In Satsuma, he had an audience with the shugo daimyo Takahisa Shimazu and received permission to begin his missionary work. After that, he expanded his missionary activities to Hizen-Hirado, Suo Province, Yamaguchi, Kyoto, and other areas. In September 1551, at the request of Otomo Sorin in Bungo Province, he conducted missionary activities in Bungo Province under his protection and also contributed to the development of the Otomo clan. Afterwards, Xavier went to India, but died on December 3, 1552 at the age of 46. (Original) 聖フランシスコ・ザビエルは、1506年スペインで生まれ、カトリック教会の司祭、宣教師となります。1549年に日本宣教のため薩摩半島に上陸します。薩摩では守護大名島津貴久に謁見し宣教の許可をえます。その後肥前平戸、周防国山口、京都等宣教活動をを広めていきます。1551年9月豊後国府内大友宗麟の要請を受け豊後国においてその保護のもと宣教活動を行い、大友氏の発展にも貢献します。その後ザビエルはインドへ渡りますが1552年12月3日46歳で亡くなります。

(Translated by Google) This is the Francisco Xavier statue in front of Oita Station. It was unveiled in March 2015 to coincide with the opening of the Oita Station building, but apparently the creator (sculptor Toru Amemiya) felt something was wrong with it and had it replaced in December of the same year. (Original) こちらは大分駅前のフランシスコ・ザビエル像。 2015年3月に大分駅の駅ビル開業に合わせて除幕されましたが制作者の方（彫刻家の雨宮透さん)が違和感を感じ同年12月に交換されたモノらしいです。

(Translated by Google) A bronze statue of Francis Xavier, who is revered as a saint in Christendom. Coupled with the nearby Otomo Sorin statue and the world map from that time on the floor tiles nearby, this is a must-see for history buffs. (Original) キリスト教世界では聖人として祭られているフランシスコ・ザビエルの銅像。近くの大友宗麟像や付近の床のタイルの当時の世界地図と合わせて歴史好きなら見ておきたいポイント。

(Translated by Google) The Bungo Kaido road runs in front of the gate, and this road was opened by Kiyomasa Kato, the first lord of the Kumamoto domain, and the Hachiman Shrine is here to pray for safety during the Edo period. The stone steps leading to the splendid tower gate, which has been designated as a prefectural cultural property, do not look as polished as they were when they were first built, giving the impression that they have not been touched by human hands, giving a sense of history. However, when I visited, the area was carefully cleaned step by step, probably by local people, to make it easier to walk around. (Original) 門前を豊後街道が通っており、この街道は熊本藩初代藩主・加藤清正によって拓かれ、江戸時代の参勤交代時の安全を願い八幡社をここに歓請します。 県の文化財に指定されている立派な楼門へ通じる石段は造られた当時のままかと思うほど精製された様子がなく、人の手が入ってないような印象が却って歴史を感じさせます。 とはいえ私が訪れた時は地域の方でしょうか、歩きやすいように一段一段丁寧に清掃されてました。

(Translated by Google) This shrine is located at the very end of a cobblestone road built in the Edo period. The decorations throughout the shrine are absolutely stunning. The sculptures and paintings on the ceiling are very intricate. They were all handcrafted by professional craftsmen. It was a very fine and impressive shrine. (Original) 江戸時代に作られた石畳の一番端にある神社です。 神社の各所にある装飾がとても素晴らしい。 彫刻も天井の絵画も非常に凝っている。 プロの職人による手仕事です。 とても良い立派な神社でした。

(Translated by Google) Maruyama Shrine 1. Enshrined deity Emperor Keiko, Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu Emperor Ojin, Michizane Sugawara, Otoshigami Takakigami, Oyamazumi, Inakura Tamakami 2. Holidays Spring Festival (New Year Festival) April 20th Autumn Grand Festival Shinkosai September 14th and 15th Shimotsuki Festival December 10th 3. History During the Keicho era (around 1610), Kiyomasa Kato enshrined Michizane Sugawara and founded Tenmansha, but in the 3rd year of Kanbun (1663), during the time of Ietsuna, the four great Tokugawa shoguns, the local headman Sato Sangobei Zenji asked the feudal lord Hisakiyo Nakagawa to build Hachiman Shrine and received permission, and the feudal lord donated some land to the shrine, so Hachiman Shrine was established to enshrine the spirit of Johara Hachiman Shrine. Highly revered by the feudal lord, Hachiman Shrine gradually flourished and prospered. In the second year of Meiji, by order of the domain, Tenma Shrine was enshrined with Hachiman Shrine and named Maruyama Shrine. In the fifth year of the Meiji era, it was listed as a village shrine. In the 13th year of the Meiji era, various shrines scattered in Imaichi, Suri, and Hakuya were enshrined in our company, which continues to this day. 4. Tower gate It was built in the fifth year of the Kyoho era (1,720). A resident of this area, Shōemon Jochoji Matsuda, had a deep sense of piety and filial piety.When he was young, he went on a journey to visit shrines and temples in the Ise Jingu, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara regions, and decided to dedicate a tower gate to the local shrine. A year later, in the first year of Hoei (1,704), he realized his long-held dream. The carpenters were Yano Gonzaemon Shigetomo, a resident of Kokokufu, and Matsuda Shoemon Jochoji, who donated the reconstruction of the shrine in 1772, seven years after the construction of the tower gate, and the father, Nagamitsu, 83 years old. It is said that he prayed for the longevity of his mother, who was 79 years old, and for the prosperity of her descendants. Auspicious day in January 1992 Donor: Yukitomo Matsuda, descendant of Shoemon Matsuda Lives in Kusumi Town, Naoiri District Stone monument establishing the approach to the shrine ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー Oita City designated cultural property Maruyama Hachiman Shrine tower gate The tower gate of Maruyama Hachiman Shrine was built in 1720 during the Edo period. It is said that Matsuda Shoemon Jochoji, a wealthy merchant who lived in Imaichi, decided to donate the tower gate to pray for the long life of his parents and the prosperity of his descendants. The maximum height of the building is over 8m, and it is a gabled roof with a copper gable. It is a splendid structure that is rare in this area, and is one of the few tower gates in Bungo. According to records, the roof was replaced and repaired in 1813, 1831, and 1855, and then completely renovated in 1991. This tower gate has many carvings that appear to be the original carvings from when it was first built. The inside surface is skillfully engraved with the process of sake brewing, the figures of the 24 filial piety (a selection of 24 filial children from ancient times and modern times in China), and the animals of the zodiac. Oita City Board of Education Company information board (Original) 丸山神社 一、御祭神 景行天皇　仲哀天皇　神宮皇后 応神天皇　菅原道実　大歳神 高龗神　大山祇神　稲倉魂神 二、祭日 春祭（新年祭）　四月二十日 秋季大祭神幸祭　九月十四日　十五日 霜月祭　　　　　十二月十日 三、由緒 慶長年間（一、六一〇頃）加藤清正が菅原道実を祀り、天満社を創立したが、寛文三年（一、六六三）徳川四大将軍家綱の時代当地の庄屋佐藤三吾兵衛善次が、領主中川久清に八幡社建立を請い許を得て、また領主より社地若干を寄進されたので城原八幡社の分霊を祀り八幡社が創立された。領主の崇敬厚く、八幡社は次第に隆盛繁栄した。 明治二年藩の命により天満社を八幡社に合祀して丸山神社と称す。明治五年村社に列せらる。 明治十三年今市、摺、白家に散在する諸社を当社に合祀今日に至る。 四、楼門 享保五年（一、七二〇）の建立である。 当地の住人松田庄右衛門尉長次　敬神の念篤く又孝心深く若い時伊勢神宮はじめ京都、大坂、奈良地方の社寺巡拝の旅に出て感ずる所あり郷土の神社へ楼門奉納を決心し十六年後の宝永元年（一、七〇四）多年の宿望を実現した。大工は古国府の住人矢野権左衛門重朝　なお松田庄右衛門尉長次　楼門建立後七年享保十二年（一、七七二）拝殿の再建を寄進し、父長光八十三才、母七十九才の更に長命ならん事と子孫の繁栄を祈願したという。 平成四年一月吉日 寄進者　松田庄右衛門尉長次末裔　松田幸友 直入郡　久住町　在住 参道設置由緒石碑 ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー 大分市指定文化財 丸山八幡神社楼門 丸山八幡神社の楼門は江戸時代の享保5年（1720）に創建されたものである。今市在住の豪商であった松田庄右衛門尉長次が父母の長命、子孫繁栄を祈願して、楼門の寄進を思い立ったという。 最棟高は8m余り、入母屋造の銅販葺唐破風付である。この近郷にまれな立派なもので豊後における数少ない楼門の1つである。 記録によればその後、文化10年（1813）、天保2年（1831）、安政2年（1855）に屋根葺替修理をし、平成3年（1991）に全面改築を行った。 この楼門には創建当初の彫刻とみられる、数々の彫刻が施されている。内側面に透彫で酒造りの課程、二十四孝（中国で古今の孝子24人を選定したもの）の人物や十二支の動物などが巧みに彫られている。 大分市教育委員会 社頭設置説明板

(Translated by Google) 2025.3.22 Using Google Navigation, I followed a narrow path through the forest and suddenly found myself on a cobblestone road 😅 I looked around and couldn't find a parking lot so I parked on the side of the road 💦 When you climb the stairs, you will see a magnificent tower gate✨ There is no water at the chozubachi and it is completely unmanned, so I feel like it is a bit of a waste. There was a fire extinguisher installed, but it's so old that it can't be used~💦If it's a great tower gate with a long history, I feel like it would deteriorate and fall into disrepair if we didn't do a little more work on it😭 (Original) 2025.3.22 googleナビで山林の細道を進むといきなり石畳の道へ出ました😅見回す感じで駐車場は見当たらず道路脇に停めました💦 階段を登ると立派な楼門が見えてきました✨ 手水舎には水はなく完全に無人状態ちょっと荒れてる感じさえして勿体ない気がします😆 消化器が設置してありましたがすごく古いもので使えないですよ～💦歴史のある立派な楼門ならもう少し手をかけないと劣化してボロボロになってしまう気がします😭

(Translated by Google) This shrine is located on a hill on the western outskirts of Imaichi Stone-paved Street. The history of the shrine is displayed on a stone slab. There is also a display at the tower gate. Climbing the stone steps from the street, you will reach the tower gate, a cultural property, and beyond that, surrounded by trees, is the shrine itself. The shrine is made up of a tiled, gabled worship hall, connecting hall, and main hall. The main hall is decorated in vermilion, and the painting on the ceiling of the worship hall is eye-catching. (Original) 今市石畳の西側の外れの高台に鎮座する神社。神社の由緒等については石板で掲示してある。楼門についても掲示あり。通りから石段を上ると文化財の楼門となりその先に木々に囲まれて御社は鎮座している。御社は瓦葺切妻造妻入りの拝殿、渡殿、本殿の造りである。本殿は朱色で飾られており拝殿の天井絵は目を引かれる。

(Translated by Google) It is a temple gate with splendid Momoyama-style Karahafu and carvings. The paintings on the ceiling of the worship hall are vivid and beautiful, and along with the clean precincts, you can feel the deep reverence of the local people. (Original) 桃山風の唐破風と彫刻が立派な山門です。拝殿天井画は鮮やかで美しく、清らかに保たれた境内と共に地元の方々からの崇敬の厚さを感じます。

(Translated by Google) It's a fine shrine. If you enter from the side of the road, there will be a stone pavement, so walk along it and you will see it. Parking lot 🅿? Actually, there was a slightly open area, so I parked there. The stairs were quite difficult. Once you pass through the stunning tower gate, you will see the small main shrine. The pictures on the ceiling there were beautiful and nice. There weren't many people there so it felt a little lonely. (R4/April visit) (Original) 立派な神社です。道沿いから入ったら、石畳がありますのでそこを進むと現れます。 駐車場🅿？といいますか、少し開けた場所があったのでそこに停めました。わりと階段きつかったです。 見事な楼門をくぐるとこじんまりとした本殿が見えてきます。そこの天井の絵がまたきれいで良かったです。 人がほとんどおらず少し寂しい感じがしました。 （R4・4月訪問）

Great place for over looking view of the city. But if its raining , don’t bother coming here. Not gonna see anything. This place is great for great weather day only.

Great lookout! Visited end June 2025. Very hot and took quick pics and left. There is a rest area and you could walk around there to see the views. Access by car only

Another beautiful place to pause and relax. Its wide field makes you just want to drop everything and chill. Let the time stops.

Lookout point with 360° views. Popular, so it gets pretty crowded, esp on weekends. But there's alternatives: stay on Milk Road towards Kumamoto and you'll come across a few other nice viewpoints that are considerably less crowded.

Plenty of parking space. A short hike to reach the viewpoint. But it was well worth it. The views weee magnificent! Theres also a rest stop to buy souvenirs, coffee, snacks and toilets.

Yes you can say it’s nice view place. But need more concentration to make view attractive.

Ample free parking available, the distance to lookout is short and the spot is stunning 🤩

(Translated by Google) [July 18, 2025] I came to Oita to learn more about the unique Sengoku daimyo Otomo Sorin and Bungo! The theater was short, but very easy to understand. I was moved that Otomo Sorin himself took a time trip to modern society to explain why he was called the King of Bungo! Yes! A 53-year-old who still has the heart of a child‼️ There was a theater in another room... Misaki-chan, whose father was the person in charge of the excavation at the Otomo clan ruins, also took a time trip to the era of Otomo Yoshimune (Sourin's son)... I don't want to give away any spoilers, so I won't write about them, but Misaki-chan is cute 🎀 Anyway, I thought it was good that I came to the Nanban BVNGO Exchange Center. The explanation of the Kanan Sansai crane-shaped water pitcher and the story of Luis Almeida were also good! by Traveler from Saitama (Original) 【2025年7月18日】 異色の戦国大名・大友宗麟と豊後を より知りたくて、感じたくて 大分まできました！ シアターが短いながら、とても わかりやすかったです。 なぜ豊後王と呼ばれたのかを 大友宗麟さん自らが現代社会にタイムトリップして来てくださったことに 感動しました！ はい！子供の心を持ち続ける53歳‼️ 別の部屋にもシアターがあり… 大友氏館跡採掘の責任者？を父に持つ みさきちゃんも大友義統(宗麟の息子)の時代にタイムトリップしてしまい… ネタバレしたくないので書きませんが みさきちゃんかわいい🎀 とにかく南蛮BVNGO交流館にきて 良かったなと思いました。 華南三彩(かなんさんさい)鶴形水注の 解説や、ルイスアルメイダの話も 良かったです！ by　埼玉からの旅人

(Translated by Google) I had a great time, with so much to see that it was hard to believe that both parking and admission were free. The video was well-designed and easy to understand, and I was able to learn a lot about Otomo Sorin without it being too long or too short. I also learned a lot from being able to look around the garden while the guide gave me commentary. I've heard that there are plans to restore the Oomote buildings by 2030, so I'd definitely like to come back again. (Original) 駐車場も入館料も無料なのが信じられないくらい見所たくさんで非常に楽しめました。 映像も工夫を凝らしてわかりやすく、長すぎも短すぎもせずに大友宗麟について知れました。 また、ガイドの方に解説をしてもらいながら庭園を見ることが出来てとても勉強になりました。 2030年を目指して、大表の建物を復元しようという話が出ているそうで是非また来たいです。

(Translated by Google) I learned a lot about Sorin Otomo. You can understand the history of Oita clearly. The garden was also very nice. The footage in the theater is great. This is a recommended spot when you come to Oita. (Original) 大友宗麟のことがよくわかりました。 大分の歴史がよくわかります。 庭園もとてもいい感じでした。 シアターの映像が立派ですね。 大分に来た時は、おすすめのスポットです。

(Translated by Google) The Nanban BVNGO Exchange Center is located in Oita City and is a facility where you can experience the history centered around Otomo Sorin, a Christian daimyo who was active during the Sengoku period. This exchange hall has interesting exhibits about Sorin's achievements and the exchanges with the West that took place in Bungo (present-day Oita Prefecture). Origin of BVNGO "BVNGO" is based on the fact that "Bungo", the Oita region, was written in Latin as "BVNGO" on the earliest map of Japan drawn in Europe, "Tissera Nihonzu." By adopting this notation, the theme reflects the interaction with Western culture at the time. (Original) 南蛮BVNGO交流館は、大分市に位置し、戦国時代に活躍したキリシタン大名、大友宗麟を中心とした歴史を体感できる施設です。この交流館では、豊後（現在の大分県）を舞台に繰り広げられた西洋との交流や宗麟の功績について、興味深い展示が行われています。 BVNGO（ぶんご）の由来 「BVNGO」はヨーロッパで描かれた最初期の日本地図「ティセラ日本図」に、大分地域である「豊後」をラテン語風に「BVNGO」と記載していたことに基づいています。この表記を採用することで、当時の西洋文化との交流を反映したテーマにしています。

(Translated by Google) Nanban BVNGO Exchange Center - A place like the Otomo clan museum. Free admission. It's a small place where movies are shown in the theater and there are models, but it's a small event where you can enjoy Nanban cosplay. I had my cosplay photo taken under an umbrella. The people inside the hotel were also very nice. I haven't seen anything like this since Chuuya Nakahara's petit cosplay at Yuda Onsen. After the tour, take a walk in the free garden outside. My companion also said that it was better than expected. I looked at the Oita City Walking Guidebook. If you are visiting Oita City, be sure to pick up a book from the tourist guide and walk around. (Original) 南蛮BVNGO交流館ー大友氏資料館みたいなところ。入場無料。シアターで映画が上映されていたり、模型があったりこじんまりしたところですが、南蛮コスプレがちょっと楽しいプチイベント。傘の下でコスプレ写真を撮ってもらいました。館内の方もとても感じが良かったです。こんなの湯田温泉の中原中也プチコスプレ以来だわ。見学後は外の無料庭園を散策。同行者も予想以上で良かったと言っていました。大分市まち歩きガイドブックを見て行きました。大分市訪問される方はぜひ観光案内で一冊もらって歩き回って下さい。

(Translated by Google) It is located next to the Otomo clan castle ruins garden and admission is free. There are two rooms, one for displaying excavated items and models related to the Otomo clan, and the other for watching different movies. You can also take cosplay photos of the time. From June to the end of the fiscal year, a single exhibition called the Sumikko Exhibition is held, which displays items excavated from ruins. The contents change every two months, but the other exhibitions are the same all year round. The Sumikko Exhibition has a passport, and if you get a sticker every time you visit, you can get a prize if you visit three times or more. The guide told me that when the area currently being excavated is completed, they will build a new one there and move there, but I wonder when that will happen. The parking lot is accessed diagonally from the Applied area, but the old Route 10 road here has come to a dead end due to the excavation survey, so it is now easier to enter because this is the only way to go. (Original) 大友氏館跡庭園の横にあり入場は無料。大友氏関係の発掘物・模型の展示と二室で別々の映画を見るようになっている。当時のコスプレ撮影も可能。六月から年度末にかけて、遺跡発掘物を展示するすみっこ展という一品展示を開催し、二か月に一回内容は入れ替わるが、他の展示は周年同じ。すみっこ展にはパスポートがあり、来場ごとにシールを貼ってもらうと、三回以上なら景品がもらえる。 現在発掘調査中の所に区切りがついたら、そこに新しいものを建てて移転するような話をガイドの方から聞いてはいるのだが、いつのことになるのだろうか。駐車場はアプライドの所から斜めに入って行くが、ここの旧10号線の道は発掘調査で行き止まりとなりここしか行けなくなったので入りやすくなった。

(Translated by Google) I visited on a Sunday afternoon. The outdoor Otomo garden is worth seeing, but there isn't much to see inside. It's free, by the way. (Original) 日曜日の午後に訪問しました、屋外の大友氏庭園は見る価値はありますが屋内には見るものはないですね。ちなみに無料です。

The monkeys were cute and not aggressive:) Recommend to see the “lunch”time!

I visited it. It’s a great destination for the visitors who loved green environment. There are many japanese monkeys . Among one of them , one monkeys really nice to everyone because we can go close to the monkey and click photo and video . It’s really amazing. There are lots of big and small baby monkeys. The staff takes proper care of them . Visit once 🤓😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒

(Translated by Google) This place was also featured in the movie 100th Monkey. There is a facility for observing wild monkeys. (Original) 100匹目の猿でも話題になった場所です。 野生の猿の観察施設があります。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time visiting Mt. Takasaki in my life, and I thought, ``There's only going to be monkeys,'' but at the feeding area, the zookeeper's interesting microphone performance kept me entertained. The little monkeys were so cute that they sat right next to me and preened their fur, just like monkeys. When it's feeding time, many monkeys come and some monkeys will crawl under your crotch. If you pass through it, you'll be lucky. It was a really fun time (Original) 人生で初の高崎山、「どーせ猿しかいないでしょ」と思っていましたが、餌やり場では、飼育員さんの面白いマイクパフォーマンスで全く飽きません。 小猿が可愛いくて、すぐ近くで腰を下ろしたり、毛繕いしたりとまさに猿猿猿でした。 餌の時間になるとたくさんの猿がやってきますが股をくぐってくれる子もいます。 くぐってくれたらラッキーらしいですよ。 本当に楽しいひと時でしたー

(Translated by Google) This was my second visit since my childhood. I went in December and there were lots of cute baby monkeys. (Original) 子供時代ぶり２回目の訪問 12月に行きましたがカワイイ子猿ちゃんたちもたくさんでした♡

(Translated by Google) ``Takasaki Mountain Summit'' I heard from an acquaintance that it felt great to climb Mt. Takasaki, so I decided to take on the challenge. I parked my car at Tanoura Beach and set out. Cross Betsudai National Highway (National Route 10), pass under the guard and turn right. If you continue along the road, you will come to Gosha Shrine, and if you continue up the slope, you will reach a three-way intersection where it joins the Kihara Course. It's about 3km from here. The slope becomes steeper after that, but the trail continues for about the same distance, 3km, to the south trailhead (415m above sea level). There is a small parking lot at the south trailhead, and there are toilets as well. After about 45 minutes of climbing on a gentle mountain trail, we reached the summit. From here, take the Takasakiyama Therapy Road, the summit is 628m above sea level and the distance is approximately 2km. On Therapy Road, you can enjoy the various charms of the forest and experience the relaxing effects of ``forest therapy.'' Also, near the summit, you can see the remains of Takasaki Castle, which was the mountain castle of the Otomo clan in the medieval period. Since there is only one road up and down, it is important to be willing to give way to each other. The view of Betsudai National Highway and Tanoura Beach seen from the top of the mountain is wonderful. (Original) 「高崎山山頂」知人から高崎山は登れて気持ち良いですよと聞いてチャレンジ。田ノ浦ビーチに車を停めて出発。別大国道(国道10号線)を横断し、ガード下をくぐり右折。道なりに進むと「五社社」があり、さらに坂道を上へ登っていくと、杵原コースとの合流点の三叉路に着く。ここまでほぼ3km。傾斜はその後さらにきつくなるが、南登山口(標高415m)までほぼ同じ距離の3kmを進む。南登山口は駐車場もわずかだがあり、トイレも完備している。緩やかな登山道を約45分登り山頂に到着。 ここから「高崎山セラピーロード」、頂上は標高628mで距離はおよそ2km。セラピーロードは、さまざまな森の魅力を満喫することができ、リラックス効果が得られるという「森林セラピー」を感じられる。また、山頂付近は中世大友氏の山城であった「高崎城」の遺構を見ることができる。登り下り一本道なので、道を譲り合う気持ちが大事。山頂から見た別大国道・田ノ浦ビーチの景色は素敵だ。

(Translated by Google) A really great place to see wild monkeys (Original) 야생의 원숭이 보기 정말 좋은곳

(Translated by Google) A park in the middle of this night town! ️I used to go there often on my way to and from work, and it's a peaceful park during the day. However, at night, the park has a strange atmosphere as it is located in the downtown area, and it is lively👀!! ️However, it had a dark feel to it, and I could see all kinds of human figures in the park! ️I don't know the origin of the name, but I feel like it's a good name in a way 😂 (Original) この夜の街の最中にある公園‼️出張の仕事の行き帰りによく通っていましたが日中は穏やかな公園です。でも夜は繁華街の中という事もあり不思議な雰囲気の公園で、活気のある👀‼️それでいてダークな感じもあり、いろんな人間模様も見えた公園でした‼️名前の由来は解りませんが、ある意味いいネーミングのような気がします😂

(Translated by Google) There are many entertainment districts nearby. There are also about two Korean restaurants. It's okay during the day, but not suitable for going at night. The trees are thick and it feels like a jungle, so stop by during the day. (Original) 주변에 유흥가들이 많이 있습니다. 한국음식점도 2곳정도 있습니다. 낮에는 괜찮지만 밤에 가기는 적당하지 않습니다. 나무가 우거져서 정글 느낌이 나니 낮시간에 들러보세요.

(Translated by Google) There are ashtrays installed everywhere in front of the benches in the park, and this is a park where smoking is allowed throughout, which is extremely rare even in Japan these days. Perhaps it also serves as a countermeasure against smoking on the streets and littering of butts in the surrounding downtown areas. It's paradise. (Original) 公園内ベンチ前の至るところに灰皿が設置されており、今どき全国的にも極めて珍しい「全面喫煙可」の公園。 おそらくは、周辺繁華街における路上喫煙や吸殻ポイ捨て対策も兼ねているのかもしれない。 パラダイスである。

(Translated by Google) Located in the middle of Oita's bar district, Miyakocho, this park is likely to be a resting place for drunken people at night. The western half is called ``Komorehi no Mori'' and many trees are planted there. This is the origin of the name Jungle Park. If you look at the information board, you can see that almost every tree is a different type. I visited in March, and many of the trees were still losing their leaves, so I couldn't really see them, but I'd like to check it out if I have a chance to come in the summer. However, it probably doesn't matter much to people who visit here at night. (Original) 大分の飲み屋街・都町の真ん中にあり、夜は酔客の休憩場所になりそうな公園。西側半分は「こもれ日の森」と称してたくさんの木が植えられています。ジャングル公園の名前の由来ですね。 説明板を見ると、木々はほぼ1本ごとに違う種類が植えられているのがわかります。訪れたのが3月で、まだ葉を落としたままの木が多いためよくわかりませんでしたが、夏に来る機会があれば確認してみたいところです。 もっとも、夜にここを訪れる人たちにはあまり関係ない話でしょうけど。

(Translated by Google) Although it is located in the center of the food district, I felt that calling it a jungle with trees of this size was a bit different. (Original) 飲食街の中心部在りますが、此の位の木々でジャングルを名乗るとは、ちょっとイメージが違う様な気がしました。

(Translated by Google) This park is a must-see for cat lovers. I often go there when I feel lonely or want to relax. There are friendly cats there! (Original) 猫好きにはたまらない公園。寂しくなった時、癒されたい時によく行っています。人懐っこい猫いますよ!

(Translated by Google) This is a fairly large park located on the way from Miyakomachi to the Oita Red Cross Hospital. There is flowing water. However, it is unclear why it is called a jungle. (Original) 都町から、大分日赤までの途中にある、結構な規模の公園。水が流れています。 しかし、なぜジャングルなのかは不明です。

(Translated by Google) 400m up from the cultivation monument on the way to Motomachi Stone Buddha. There are no signs after the entrance to Odaijinzuka Tumulus, but as you pass the south gate of the Junior College of Arts, you will suddenly see a thicket with a large tree in the middle of a densely populated residential area. It is located on a hill next to the fire department's hangar. I don't know what it is, but there is also a shrine on the premises, with a white torii gate dedicated to it. The road is narrow, so it's not a place you can go to by car. If you are driving, you can park at the Motomachi Sekibutsu parking lot and walk while visiting the stone Buddha statues. If you are using public transportation, you can take a bus to Uenogaoka High School (Ueno) and walk. If you are in good shape, you can take a detour from Oita Station's Ueno Moriguchi, passing by Arts and Culture Junior College. (Original) 元町石仏に行く途中の開墾碑から上がって400m。大臣塚古墳入口以降は標識が無いが、芸術短期大学の南門を過ぎていくと、住宅密集地の中に突如大木のある茂みが見えるのを目標に行けばわ通りすぎないで済むか。消防団の格納庫をの横を上がって行った高台に存在。敷地には何か知らないが神社もあり、白い鳥居が奉納されている。 道幅の狭い場所なので車でここまで行く場所では無い。車なら、元町石仏の駐車場に停めさせてもらって、石仏まいりのついでに歩いて行くか、公共交通機関なら、上野丘高校(上野)までバスで行って歩くか、健脚なら大分駅上野の森口から芸術文化短大の横を通って回り込むかだろう。

(Translated by Google) Uehara Castle, Ueno Otomo Castle It was moved from the old provincial capital during the reign of the 9th Otomo lord, Ujiyasu. This is the site of the "Nikaigure no Hen" (Nikaigure Incident), in which the 20th Otomo lord, Yoshiaki, was killed by a warrior loyal to his eldest son, Yoshishige. It was later relocated during the reign of Yoshishige (Sourin), who was based at the Otomo Hamawaki Castle. The square main bailey on the Ueno plateau was defended by earthworks, dry moats, and steep embankments. Remains include the southern earthwork and a northwestern overhang. The southern earthwork features castle stone pillars and a castle information board. Currently, there is a residential area and a shrine. There was no parking available during my 2021 visit. (Original) 上原館、上野大友館 大友氏9代氏康のとき古国府の館から移した。 天文19年（1550）20代大友義鑑が嫡子義鎮派の武将に殺された「二階崩れの変」の地で この後、大友浜脇館にいた義鎮（宗麟）の代に。 上野の台地に四角形の主郭の周囲を土塁、空堀、切岸で防御。 遺構は南側土塁、北西の張り出し部など。 南側土塁に城石柱、城案内板あります。 現在は住宅街、神社もあります。 2021年訪城時は駐車場はなかったです。

(Translated by Google) As the previous poster has written, it is a historic site that was thought to have functioned as the Otomo clan's mansion until the Otomo clan mansion was discovered, and it was used as a temporary structure on a hill until the Otomo clan mansion was built. Some believe that it may have also functioned as a defensive facility. It is also said to be Nishiyama Castle, and if you are a history buff, you might want to visit this place together with the ruins of the Otomo clan residence, but this place does not have a parking lot and is an old residential area, so the roads are narrow and it is difficult to park on the street for a short time. If you go by car, please be careful as it is essential to take measures such as going with multiple people or parking for a short time while using a nearby store. (Original) 前の投稿者が書かれているように大友氏館跡が発見されるまで大友氏の館として機能していたと考えられていた史跡であり大友氏館が建設されるまでの仮寓・高台にあるため防御施設としても機能していたのではなどの見方もある。西山城とも言われており歴史好きなら大友氏館跡と合わせて訪問したい場所ではあるが、こちらの方は駐車場がない・古くからの住宅街なので道も狭く短時間の路駐もしにくいため車で行く際は複数人で行く、もしくは近隣店舗を利用しつつ短時間の駐車をさせてもらうなどの対策が必須となるため注意が必要。

(Translated by Google) If you are a history buff, you might want to check out the sightseeing spots found in Oita tourist information. If not, it’s okay to skip it. Because it is located in a residential area, entering and exiting will feel like disturbing the residents next door, and the area is very small, so it is not a place that requires special arrangement. (Original) 從大分觀光資訊中所發現的景點，若是歷史迷或許可來一看。倘若不是可以跳過無妨。 因所屬位於住宅區內，進出感覺都會有打擾隔壁住戶的情形，而且佔地非常小，不是需要特意安排的地方。

(Translated by Google) Until the remains of the Otomo family residence in Kentoku-cho were discovered, this was thought to be the residence of the Otomo clan for generations. It is currently believed to be the residence of the Otomo clan in Kentoku-cho until it was built. The surrounding area is a residential area, and some of the earthworks remain, and a monument has been erected there. (Original) 顕徳町の大友氏館跡が発見されるまでは、ここが大友氏代々の館と思われてました。 現在は顕徳町の大友氏館が建設されるまでの館と推定されています。 周りは住宅地になっており、土塁の一部が残り、そこに記念碑が建っています。

(Translated by Google) There was also a shrine at the castle ruins. Please note that there is no parking lot. (Original) 城跡には神社もありました。 駐車場がないので、ご注意を。

(Translated by Google) A place said to be the site of the Otomo family mansion. There used to be a parking lot, but it appears to have been closed now. If you don't use the fire hut and torii gate as landmarks, you might pass by. (Original) 大友家の館跡と言われる場所。以前は駐車場がありましたが、現在は閉鎖された模様。消防の小屋と鳥居を目印にしていかないと通り過ぎる恐れがあります

Well maintained shrine with lots of pigeons you can feed. Don't do the water purification ritual here since pigeons user the same water to bathe.

Super cute octopus shrine!!!

(Translated by Google) Turn left on Route 217 in front of Kanayama Port, enter Prefectural Route 635, and turn right in front of the refinery. The shrine is located directly in front of you. There is a sign explaining the history of the shrine. After passing the Inari lantern, you can go up the stone steps surrounded by a lattice-style fence and a gabled main gate. (Original) R217を金山港前で左折し県道６３５に入り精錬所前で右折するのと正面に神社は鎮座している。神社の由緒等は掲示してある。稲荷灯籠を過ぎ格子風塀造りの玉垣に囲まれた石段を上ると本瓦葺切妻造りの総門となる。

(Translated by Google) Visited on September 17, 2025. This shrine is located almost in the center of Saganoseki. Also known as "Seki no Gongen-sama," it is a very historic shrine, founded in 667 BC. The main shrine building was once burned down during war, but was rebuilt by Kato Kiyomasa in 1602. There is a sign at the T-junction just past the Family Mart Saganoseki store. Turn there and walk straight through the residential area, and you will see the impressive vermilion and white main gate. There is parking for approximately 30 cars in front of the entrance. The spacious, well-maintained grounds are home to many pigeons, who are so tame they won't run away even if you walk right next to them. There were also carp and turtles swimming in the pond. Going through the large torii gate, you will see a magnificent wisteria trellis. The Fuji Festival is held every year on May 3rd, and it seems to attract many visitors. There are also adorable small statues of an octopus that guarded the sacred sword that is the shrine's origins, placed in various places along the approach to the shrine, on stone chairs, and more. The worship hall at the back is very impressive, and the heavy, imposing roof tiles are particularly eye-catching. At the top center are tiles that appear to be designed in the shape of waves, as well as carvings of phoenixes and dragons, and on the right is Urashima Taro and on the left is Ryugu-jo Castle, giving a strong sense of the shrine's connection to the sea. (Original) 2025.9.17に参拝。 佐賀関のほぼ中央に位置する神社です。 「関の権現様」とも呼ばれ、創建は紀元前667年と非常に歴史ある神社です。 社殿は一度、戦で焼失しましたが、1602年に加藤清正が再建。 ファミリーマート佐賀関店を過ぎた先のT字交差点に案内看板があり、そこを曲がって住宅地の中をまっすぐ進んでいくと、朱と白の立派な総門が見えてきます。 入口前に30台程の駐車場有。 広く良く手入れされた境内には鳩が多くおり、すぐ隣を歩いても逃げない程人馴れしています。 池には鯉、亀なども泳いでいました。 大鳥居を抜けると、立派な藤棚が目に入ります。 毎年5月3日にはふじ祭りがあり、多くの参拝客で賑わうようです。 他にも、神社の起源となった神剣を守っていた蛸の小さな像が参道や石椅子など各所に置かれており、可愛らしいです。 奥にある拝殿は大変立派で、特に重厚感、存在感のある屋根瓦に目を奪われます。 中央上部には波を意匠したと思われる瓦や鳳凰や龍の彫り物、右手側には浦島太郎、左手側には竜宮城が配され、海との関りを強く感じさせます。

(Translated by Google) This is an octopus shrine. It is supposedly the guardian deity of the sea. There were stone octopus statues placed everywhere. The parking lot is large and can accommodate more than 10 cars. They also sell some octopus goods such as stickers. (Original) タコの神社です。本来は海の守り神のようですが。至るところにタコの石像が置いてました。駐車場は広く、10台以上はとめられます。シールなどタコグッズを幾つか売ってました。

(Translated by Google) Visited in November 2025. Discovered the sacred sword Excalibur at a certain shrine! The sacred sword Excalibur at Hayahihime Shrine ♦️🧰✨I definitely received the treasure!➰🎵 🚬😎 'Hayahime Shrine' The story of Hayahime Shrine dates back to ancient times. During the Emperor's carriage journey, an ancient shrine was built and a sacred sword was dedicated. It served as a spiritual center for the villagers for a long time. Later, in 701, a pillar was erected at the current site, and it is said that it remained there for a long time, along with the construction of buildings. During the "Battle of Tsukigaru" in 1600, a fierce battle took place here between the carriage army's Ken Waki ​​and the army's Shirai Waki. The entire area was burned down, and Hayahime Shrine was completely destroyed. In 1602, during the second year of the Meiji Restoration, Lord Fuji Kiyomasa rebuilt the shrine on the same site, as Saga was an enclave of the Higo region. During the Edo period, the shrine was adored as "Sword Encounter Sama," and after the "yare" (meaning "sword") was removed, it was designated as one of the Ten Gods and a deity prayed for "safe maritime traffic." The shrine, consisting of the main hall, the main gate, the kagura (sacred music hall), and the gate, is built with a deep central beam and is designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. Hayasuihime Shrine Main Hall (attached ridge plaque) ... The worship hall (haiden) is a gabled roof with authentic roofing tiles. It measures nine bays in front and three bays on the sides. It is said to have been rebuilt along with the main hall in 1763, but it is also said to have been rebuilt in 1850 (Shimasui 3) (inscribed on the gable). The roof, featuring local tile techniques, features a Chinese lion on the ridge tile, a lion's mouth on a chidori-hafu (plover-shaped gable), a tiger and bamboo on a large tile, a demon, view, and flow on a karahafu (seimi) gable, and Urashima Taro and Dragon Palace on both ends. On September 27, 2005, it was designated a tangible cultural property by Oita City. (Original) 2025年11月訪問。 とある⛩️神社にて聖剣エクスカリバーを発見❗ 早吸日女神社にある聖剣エクスカリバー ♦️🧰✨お宝は確かに頂いた➰🎵 🚬😎 『早吸日女神社 早岐日女神社にまつわる話は古の時代からの慣れがあり、持式 天皇の車達の折に、古宮に何を建て、見の剣をご神体として奉納し、半吸神として長い何、村人達の心の拠り所となっていたことや、 その後、七〇一年に現在の地に柱が建てられ、造を生業とする時と共にあったといわています。 一六〇〇年の「月がるの合戦」の折には、この地で車軍のけの傷とあ軍の白井傷の激しい戦いがあり、ここら一帯は焼き払われ、早日女神社は全焼しました。その二年議の一六〇二年には、佐賀同が肥傷の飛び地であったことから藤清正公が、同じ地に神社を再建しました。 江戸時代には、「剣の接見さま」と慕われ、「やれ」を払い落と十神として、また「海上交通の安全」を願う神としておりされています。また神社は、本、持、神楽、門等から成り、真行きが深く建てられおり、やすの有形文化財に指定されています。』 『早吸日女神社本殿(附棟札) 形状、三間社流造り、皮革、 寸法、正面三間、側面二間。 宝曆十三年(一七六三)肥後藩主細川重質により再建されたものである。 棟の置十木の先端が片方を水平(肉)、片方を垂直(外剤)に切ってあるのは珍しい。 平成十六年三月三十日 大分県指定有形文化財の指定を受ける。 拝殿 形状、入母屋造り、本瓦葺き、寸法、正面九間、側面三間。 宝曆十三年(一七六三)本殿と共に再建されたと伝えられてきたが、島水三年(一八五○)ともいわれる (擬宝珠銘), 屋根は当地方の瓦技法を伝え、棟鬼瓦の唐獅子、 千鳥破風の獅子口、大種瓦の虎に竹、唐破風(青海)の鬼と観と流、両端の浦島太郎に龍宮城と華麗な屋となっている。 平成十七年九月二十七日 大分市指定有形文化財の指定を受ける。』

(Translated by Google) #Greengrocer'sDailyDay: Heading to Saganoseki, the town of Sekiaji and Sekisaba (mackerel) We visited Hayasuihime Shrine, where countless octopuses are displayed within the grounds. It's said that if you donate a picture of an octopus and pray for a certain period of time, your wish will come true. (Original) #八百屋んおいさんの休日　関あじ関さばの町佐賀関へ 境内に無数の蛸が飾られている早吸日女神社へ 蛸の絵を奉納しち一定期間蛸経ちをすると願いが叶うらしい

(Translated by Google) It was a nice atmosphere as you could see the beautiful Japanese garden from inside the building through the glass. I just went to the Noh theater in Ohori Park in Fukuoka the other day, and the area around the Noh theater was even more beautiful than in Fukuoka. When there are no performances, you can tour for free. (Original) きれいな和庭園をガラス越しに館内から見渡せてよい雰囲気でした。先日福岡の大濠公園の能楽堂に行ったばかりですが、福岡より能楽堂の周りなどは素敵でした。公演がないときは無料で見学もできるみたいです。

(Translated by Google) I visited the theater for a workshop event, and was kindly given the opportunity to tour the facility by the Noh Theater. I was deeply moved and soothed by the wonderful building structure, which faithfully preserves the customs of Noh and incorporates ancient auspicious symbols, and the beautiful, well-planned garden. It is a pity that the theater is only used for its original purpose a few times a year, but perhaps this is due to its unfavorable location in the countryside. I hope that it will be used more so that people can become familiar with Japan's ancient traditional performing arts from a young age. (Original) ワークショップのイベントで伺いましたが、能楽堂様のご厚意で施設内の見学をさせて頂きました。能楽のしきたりを精確に引き継ぎ、古来からの縁起等々を盛り込んだ素晴らしい建物構造や計算し尽くされた美しい庭園に癒しと感動しきりでした。本来の目的としては年に数回しか使われないことを大変残念に思いますが、それも地方という地の利の悪さからかと。日本古来の伝統芸能を年少の頃から身近なものと出来るよう更なる活用を望みます。

(Translated by Google) ☆On December 31st, I wanted to eat soba so I came to the soba cafe Kyoya next to the Noh theater. I had some time before the store opened, so I took a walk around the Noh theater garden and the International Forest. I enjoyed the calm sunshine. I saw a lot of black sea bream, perch, and whitefish in the nearby river. All of them are rather small, but no one seems to be fishing them. ☆Second year student living in Oita. On a Sunday in November, I visited a Noh theater for the first time as part of a puppet show sponsored by the Oita City History Museum. It's a little small, but it's a nice place, including the park on the premises. Ningyo Joruri is a puppet show that has been passed down in Kitahara, Nakatsu City. It is said that there used to be around 30 theaters that toured around the country as part of their ``work,'' but now they are inherited by a preservation society. The puppets, Tayu, and musical instruments were all at a professional level. It was a day that made me feel happy living in Oita. Please note that viewing was free. (Original) ☆12月31日蕎麦が食べたいで能楽堂となりの蕎麦カフェきょうやさんに来た。開店まで時間があったので能楽堂庭園と国際交流の森を散策した。穏やか日差しで楽しめた。近所の裏川にはクロダイ、スズキ、このしろのが沢山見えた。いずれもやや小型だけど釣りする人はいないようだ。 ☆大分在住2年生。11月の日曜日、大分市歴史資料館主催の人形浄瑠璃観覧で初めて能楽堂を訪れた。ちょっと小ぶりですが敷地の公園も含めて良いところですね。人形浄瑠璃は中津市北原に伝わる人形芝居。かつては「仕事」として各地を巡業する座が30くらいあったそうですが、今は保存会で継承しています。人形・太夫・鳴物すべてプロレベルでした。大分に住まう幸せを感じた1日でした。なお、観覧は無料でした。

(Translated by Google) I came here for the quartet concert at the Argerich Music Festival. It was a wonderful venue that was also suitable for classical music. The front of the quartet's stage is not directly in front of the stage, but on the diagonal, so if you sit on the right side of the venue, you can only see the backs of the performers, so be careful when choosing a seat. (Original) アルゲリッチ音楽祭のカルテット演奏会で来ました。クラシックにも合う素敵な会場でした。カルテットの舞台の正面は舞台の真正面ではなく、対角線上なので、会場入って向かって右端の席だと演奏者の背中しか見えませんので、席を取る際は注意です。

(Translated by Google) At the Candle Night Concert, you will be healed by the fantastic space and the sound of classical music. When the sounds of a Noh theater meet Western music, new discoveries and excitement are born. (Original) キャンドルナイトコンサートで幻想的な空間とクラッシック音楽の響きに癒される。　能楽堂の響きが西洋音楽と出会う時に　新しいもの発見と感動が生まれます。

(Translated by Google) Last year, I made my Kyogen debut. As expected❗Living National Treasure Mansaku Nomura and Mansai-san, I laughed because I thought their expressions and gestures were so funny and cute. I laughed. I also went to the Noh theater to meet Mr. Mansaku and Mr. Mansai. This time it's ``Koi'' and ``Narayama Bushekiko''. The Noh theater is not a very large space, so you can enjoy being close to the stage. Since I'm sitting in the third row, I often make eye contact with Mr. Mansai (?? I think so 🎵) My heart is pounding and I can't look straight 💓 There are various events going on, so I get to peek into a world I don't know. It might be fun too😃🎶 (Original) 昨年、狂言デビューしました。 流石❗人間国宝の野村万作さん、そして萬斎さん、もう二人の表情や仕草が面白くて可愛いらしくって笑いました。笑いました。 また万作さんと萬斎さんに会いに能楽堂に足を運びました。今回は｢呼声｣と｢楢山節考｣です。能楽堂はあまり広い空間ではないので舞台と近く楽しめます。三列目の席だっので萬斎さんともたびたび目が合い(？？と私は思っています🎵)　心臓がドキドキして正視出来ません💓 いろいろなイベントがあるので、知らない世界を覗いて見るのも楽しいかも😃🎶

(Translated by Google) The non-Noh programs are also wonderful. I'm looking forward to it. (Original) 能以外の企画が素晴らしい。たのしみです。