GUIDE THINGS TO DO IN OITA, JAPAN

GUIDE THINGS TO DO IN OITA, JAPAN

Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan, is filled with wonderful spots great for travel, including Beppu and Yufuin. Read to find recommendations for renowned natural hot springs, local food like Japanese beef, nature-filled spots, stunning temples, and other things to do on a trip.

Located in Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, Oita boasts many splendid travel destinations with hot springs, delicious cuisine, beautiful mountains, surrounding ocean, and temples.

1- Beppu and Yufuin (*1), known for their natural hot springs, are just two of Oita’s major attractions. This article introduces fifteen top destinations and local dishes in Oita.

GETTING OITA
Oita is located on the eastern side of Kyushu. It neighbors the prefectures of Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Miyazaki.

Oita Airport is a hub for several domestic airlines connecting Oita with Japan’s major cities. It also has airline connections to several cities in South Korea.

2- Travel by Train: JR Kyushu Rail Pass
Ride the Yufuin no Mori Express Train when visiting Beppu, Yufuin, and other spots if you come from nearby Fukuoka. Also, if you plan to travel around Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, the JR Kyushu Rail Pass is a budget-friendly option.

The rail pass comes in three varieties: all of Kyushu, its northern area, or the southern area. Get the all-area Kyushu pass or the northern area pass for an Oita trip.

Oita prefecture is large. Therefore, it is recommended to rent a car if you plan on touring around.

3- Travel by Bus: SUNQ Pass
The highway bus and bus network in Kyushu is highly developed and you may find it easier to get from a place to another by bus than by train.

SUNQ Pass is a convenient multiple day unlimited ride bus ticket usable on both highway and local buses within Kyushu.

The SUNQ Pass is available in four variants: Northern Kyushu (3 days; 9,000 yen), Southern Kyushu (3 days; 8,000 yen), All of Kyushu (3 days; 11,000 yen), All of Kyushu (4 days; 14,000 yen).

It can be purchased at all the major airports and bus terminals in Kyushu.

SUNQ Pass Details: http://www.sunqpass.jp/english/konyu/