Discover Japan's Hidden Gems
Explore temples, shrines, castles, parks, and more
Beppu Hells
Spectacular Geothermal Hot Spring Hells Tour
Seven spectacular natural hot springs too hot for bathing, each with unique colors and features, ...
Beppu Onsen
Hot Springs City
Japan's most prolific hot spring city with more sources than anywhere else, famous for the specta...
Kitsuki Castle Town
A Beautifully Preserved Samurai Town on a Peninsula
Kitsuki is a remarkably well-preserved castle town perched on a small peninsula between two river...
Kunisaki Peninsula
Ancient Buddhist Culture in a Volcanic Landscape
Volcanic peninsula dotted with ancient stone Buddhist carvings, cliff temples, and the mysterious...
Oita City
Gateway to Onsen Country
Prefectural capital serving as the gateway to Beppu and Yufuin, known for toriten chicken tempura...
Oka Castle Ruins
Mountaintop Castle Ruins that Inspired Japan's Most Famous Song
Dramatic hilltop castle ruins that inspired the beloved song Kojo no Tsuki, offering spectacular ...
Usa Jingu
Head Shrine of 40,000 Hachiman Shrines
The head shrine of all 40,000 Hachiman shrines in Japan, set in an ancient forest with distinctiv...
Usuki Stone Buddhas
National Treasure Stone Carvings from the Kamakura Period
A designated National Treasure, the Usuki Stone Buddhas comprise over 60 Buddhist figures carved ...
Yufuin
Yufuin Onsen
Yufuin is a charming onsen town nestled at the foot of Mount Yufu, celebrated for its art museums...