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Things to see in Ōita (Japan): 29 places and when to go
Ōita is a city in Japan with around 449,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Hot springs (13), Nature (7), Mountains (4). The best known are Beppu Bay, Beppu Tower and Oita Marine Palace Aquarium. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 33.2432, 131.5979
- Population
- About 449,000
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hot springs (13) · Nature (7) · Mountains (4) · With kids (3) · Architecture (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to January and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- FUK Fukuoka, 113 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Eboshi-dake, at 821 m.
What to see in Ōita
The places in and around Ōita, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Beppu BayBay in Kyushu, Japan8.8 km
- Beppu TowerObservation tower9.6 km
- Oita Marine Palace AquariumAquarium in Oita, Japan6.1 km
- Sasamuta ShrineShinto shrine in Oita Prefecture, Japan7.8 km
- Mount TakasakiMountain in Oita, Japan6.9 km
- HarmonylandWith kids18 km
- Maki ŌdōTemple in Bungotakada, Ōita30 km
- Hyotan OnsenOnsen facility in Oita Prefecture, Japan14 km
- Sekizaki LighthouseLighthouse in Japan28 km
- Sugao Stone BuddhasGroup of Japanese statues24 km
- Eboshi-dakeMountain in Oita prefecture22 km
- Hamawaki OnsenCoastal hot spring area at the mouth of the Asami River, historically significant and once ranked above Beppu Onsen in Edo-period listings8.9 km
- Mt. IkariSummit4.5 km
- Mount RyōzenSummit9.8 km
- Sekizaki Ocean and Astronomical Observatory HallMuseum28 km
- Takegawara OnsenBuilding in Oita Prefecture, Japan9.4 km
- Akiba Hot SpringOnsen9.3 km
- Beppu BreweryBrewery9.8 km
- Chōju Miso Sakamoto Chohei ShopBrewery9.5 km
- Ekimae Koutou onsenOnsen9.8 km
- FurosenOnsen9.8 km
- Hand BathHot spring bath9.9 km
- Kaimomji OnsenOnsen9.7 km
- Kojusen Beppu Nogami HonkanHot spring bath9.5 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- Hot springs: Suehiro Onsen, Umezono Onsen, Yayoi no Yu, Yutopia Hamawaki
- With kids: Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden
When to go to Ōita
The best time to visit Ōita is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:02
- FebBest time10:49
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:50
- MayBest time13:43
- JunPossible14:11
- JulPossible14:00
- AugPossible13:14
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:09
- NovBest time10:15
- DecPossible9:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 49. In April, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ōita
The nearest main airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK, Fukuoka), 113 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Yufu31 places21 km
- Kumamoto73 places97 km
- Kitakyushu20 places100 km
- Shimonoseki15 places101 km
- Fukuoka115 places117 km
- Matsuyama100 places127 km
And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ōita?
The best known: Beppu Bay, Beppu Tower, Oita Marine Palace Aquarium, Sasamuta Shrine, Mount Takasaki. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ōita?
February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 49.
How do you get to Ōita?
The nearest main airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), 113 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ōita as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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