Bathing in the sea with children and adults! Everyone was having fun!

I went to Mitarai Shrine with wind chimes and listened to the sound of the bells to cool off!

In the summer, there is a Obon festival, so I went to see my one-year-old child and great-grandpa! I wonder if the child was able to meet him because he was talking about something to the grave. I thought!

Kawakami Gorge Kawakami Gorge lies deep in the mountains of Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. The gorge forms the uppermost reaches of the clear Okudake River, flowing from the ridgelines of the Sobo–Katamuki mountain range. The deep green of the forest, the white of large granite boulders, and the water running between them create a striking contrast. Although tucked deep in the mountains, you can enjoy a proper hike or simply walk along the gorge in summer to take in the rich natural forest; it feels cool even in summer. Be careful: the riverbed is slippery. Near Kawakami Gorge is LAMP Bungoono, an accommodation converted from a closed elementary school, where you can also enjoy a Finnish-style sauna. Location: Obeira Mine, Ogata Town, Bungoono City It is about a 50-minute drive from the center of Ogata Town, Bungoono City.

Kawakami Gorge Kawakami Gorge is a ravine deep in the mountains of Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. It lies about a 50-minute drive from the center of Ogata Town in Bungoono City. Kawakami Gorge sits at the headwaters of the clear Oku-dake River, where the blue, crystalline stream and frothing white rapids create a strikingly beautiful scene. Walking along the gorge lets you enjoy the rich natural forest, and the area feels cool even in summer.

Kodai Fire Festival The Kodai Fire Festival takes place every year on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. This traditional event has been passed down since the Edo period. Its origins are unclear, but it is said to have begun as a Bon memorial service, a ritual to drive away pests and pray for a bountiful rice harvest, or as a memorial for victims of an uprising that occurred during the Edo period. On the day of the festival, local residents prepare small torches called kodai in the rice fields across the Ogata Plain, starting around Harajiri Falls. At night, when about 10,000 kodai are lit all at once, their lights rise up from around Harajiri Falls across the Ogata Plain. The scene is exceptionally dreamlike. Some districts in Ogata Town create torii gates, stone bridges, and other features using kodai, creating a stunning competition of beauty.

The Kodai Torch Fire Festival will take place on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. This traditional event has been passed down since the Edo period. At night, when the Kodai torches are lit all at once, their lights rise like a dream around Harajiri Falls and across the Ogata Plain.

Chinda Falls (Chinda no Taki) – Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungoono City Chinda Falls consists of the male fall on the main stream of the Ono River and the female fall on the Hirai River, a tributary. The male fall measures about 100 m across and 20 m high, while the female fall is about 10 m across and 18 m high. The rocks that form Chinda Falls were deposited by the pyroclastic flows from the great eruption of Mount Aso approximately 90,000 years ago. The site is also famous because Sesshū, the ink-painting master active during the Muromachi period, visited and painted “Chinda Waterfall.” Near the falls lie the remains of an old hydroelectric power station built in the Meiji era. Location: Yata, Onocho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture Parking available

Chinda Falls in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu The falls consist of the male fall, which spans the main course of the Ono River, and the female fall on the Hirai River, a tributary. The photograph shows the male fall. Its roughly 100 m width and 20 m height create an impressive flow.

Hello viewers of Cool Japan Video! This is the Bungoono City Tourism Association. From now on, we will be introducing the many charms of Bungoono City in Oita Prefecture on Cool Japan Video, so please stay tuned! ◆◆◆ What is Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture Bungoono City in Oita Prefecture lies in the southern part of Oita Prefecture and offers abundant scenic nature and historic sites. Bungoono City was formed in 2005 by merging five towns and two villages (Mie Town, Kiyokawamura, Ogata Town, Asaji Town, Oonocho, Chitose Village, and Inukai Town), and it now has a population of about 32,000. Bungoono City is the only place in Kyushu designated both a Japan Geopark and a UNESCO Eco Park, with vast natural landscapes to enjoy through all four seasons. In recent years the city has also developed excellent sauna facilities, making it an ideal place to relax. ◆◆◆ Access to Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Oita Airport – Access to Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture You can reach Bungoono City from Oita Airport by car or public transport. By car: It takes about one and a half hours by car from Oita Airport to Bungoono City using toll roads. You will pass beautiful mountains and rural scenery along the way. By train: From Oita Airport, take the airport bus to Oita Station in about one hour, then transfer to the JR Hohi Main Line and ride about one hour to Mie Town Station, the central station of Bungoono City. ◆◆◆ Bungoono City — The Sauna Town Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture has recently gained attention as a “sauna town.” The area has a long history of stone bath culture and a tradition of enjoying steam baths, so the city has declared itself a “sauna town,” using its great outdoors to develop outdoor saunas as a tourist resource. Bungoono City’s saunas provide a relaxing natural setting where visitors can enjoy restorative moments. Local-themed sauna events are held regularly, making the city an attractive destination for sauna enthusiasts. ◆◆◆ Popular sightseeing spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Harajiri Falls Harajiri Falls, called the “Niagara of the East,” is a magnificent waterfall and a signature sight of Bungoono City. This waterfall is about 120 meters wide and 20 meters high, and its seasonal scenery draws many visitors. In particular, the fresh green season offers a spectacular view where the falls and surrounding nature blend beautifully. ◇ Inazumi Underwater Cave Inazumi Underwater Cave is a rare underwater limestone cave. A cave formed in the Paleozoic era about 300 million years ago sank underwater during the massive Aso volcanic eruption 300,000 years ago, becoming an underwater cave. Inside the cave, over 1,000 meters long, you can find stunning stalactites and flowing underground water that create a mystical landscape. Visitors can explore the cave on guided tours and enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving in Japan’s top underwater cave. ◇ Chinda Falls Chinda Falls is a beautiful waterfall with a drop of about 20 meters, surrounded by rich natural scenery. It is one of the geosites of the Bungoono Geopark and is designated as a nationally registered monument. You can also see the remains of a power plant built in the Meiji era. ◇ Yusaku Park Yusaku Park is a vast park famous for its autumn foliage. In autumn, more than 500 maple and Japanese maple trees planted around the shinji pond turn red and yellow, attracting many visitors. On weekends and holidays during the foliage season, the autumn leaves are illuminated for a magical atmosphere. ◆◆◆ Roadside Stations and Satonomes in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture There are five roadside stations in Bungoono City. A tour of these roadside stations is a great way to explore the area. ◇ Roadside Station Mie From here you can enjoy the renowned Enaido no Kei scenic view in Mie Town. The product center offers fresh local vegetables and specialty products. ◇ Roadside Station Kiyokawa You’ll find affordable fresh vegetables and heartfelt handmade processed goods from producers. This is also the hometown of the intangible folk cultural property Mitake Kagura. ◇ Roadside Station Harajiri no Taki This roadside station adjoins Harajiri Falls, one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls. It’s conveniently located for visitors touring Bungoono City. ◇ Roadside Station Asaji Nanohana Oborozuki Kan is a very distinctive log-built structure. Restaurant Fukujuso serves exquisite dishes featuring the local specialty Bungo-Asaji beef. ◇ Roadside Station Ono Set within the great nature of Bungoono City, this roadside station offers plenty of fresh vegetables and local specialties to enjoy. ◆◆◆ Events and festivals in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Tulip Festa Held every spring, this festival features 300,000 vibrant tulips in 100 varieties blooming around Harajiri Falls. ◇ Kodai Torch Fire Festival The Kodai torch fire festival is a traditional event held each August during the Obon season and is a local summer highlight. The vast Ogata Plain fills with the glow of many torches. ◇ Bungo Inukai Fireworks Festival This historic and traditional fireworks festival takes place in Inukai, the birthplace of Bungo fireworks. ◇ Mitake-style Kagura Festival In Bungoono City, where many performing arts have been handed down, local Mitake Kagura and kagura from other regions perform together. Mitake Kagura is said to have begun around the same time as the founding of Mitake Shrine and stands as one of Oita Prefecture’s representative kagura. In 2007 it became the first kagura in Oita Prefecture to be designated a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and has received high praise outside the prefecture as well. ◇ Megurukura — Bungoono Brewery Tour This event is a joint brewery opening of the city’s four breweries, where you can drink delicious sake and shochu and enjoy the scenery of Bungoono for a luxurious day. Bungoono City has two sake breweries and two shochu distilleries. Rich water from the surrounding mountains nurtures the rice and barley, and these high-quality ingredients allow the four breweries to produce outstanding drinks. ◆◆◆ Tourist information for Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture Bungoono City is a charming destination with beautiful natural scenery and a rich history. Enjoy the city’s attractions throughout the changing seasons and savor all that Bungoono City has to offer. We will continue sharing recommended information about Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, so please follow us!

Sunrise on the Nata Coast The sun seemed to be smiling in the Torii shrine gate.

Fukiji Temple in Bungotakata City, Oita Prefecture During the autumn foliage season, there is a weekend-only illumination. I visited for the first time in four years, but this time I was able to go at the height of autumn leaves.

I took this photo on the Madama Coast in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. I also learned that you can't see such a scene unless you go at low tide. I have relatives, so I'm thinking of going again. The beach I saw for the first time was very beautiful.

Title: Morning on Golden Scale Lake Location: Yufuin, Oita Prefecture

It was founded in the 4th year of Tencho 827 Yusuhara Hachimangu Shrine Oita City, Oita Prefecture. The autumn leaves seen from the corridor look like paintings.

This photo was taken yesterday when I went to the sea bream gold mine in Oita Prefecture. I like the balance between dahlias and grasshoppers in the fall.

One piece at the local festival "Nakatsu Gion". She is procession while dedicating a dance in her own town. One of the pieces of this summer festival.

One piece at the local festival "Nakatsu Gion". In the summer heat, I procession the city in a happi coat and tabi sandals. I took the picture so that the back view shines. 1111111111111 Camera：FUJIFILM X-T4 Lens：SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN 1111111111111

[Monjusenji Temple] At the end of a long, long staircase about 300 steps, there is the main hall, which was built as if stuck in a rock. It is said that the Monju Bosatsu Manjushri of imparting all wisdom is the main dignity, and it is said that not only academic prayers but also life wisdom is bestowed.

Kunisaki Peninsula Futagoji Temple The statue of Nioh protecting the approach is wonderful.

This is Yufudake in Oita. Photographed from a bus across Kyushu. It was a bus route with a superb view. 20230328

Shot at Matama Beach in Oita Prefecture. Speaking of "Salar de Uyuni in Japan", the Chichibugahama Beach in Kagawa Prefecture is famous, but in fact, there is also a Salar de Uyuni in Oita Prefecture! That is the Madama Coast. The perfect sunset color and the reflection of the silhouette of the people were beautiful and I fell in love with the scenery.

This is a sunset taken at the Matama Coast in Oita, Kyushu. I had a wonderful time with many suns overlapping.

Mount Stub in Kusu, Oita Prefecture View from a short walk from the parking lot at the top

Yamanami Highway in Kusu-gun, Oita Prefecture! The mountains in the back are the Kuju 🏔 mountain rangeConsidering the position of the sun, it is recommended to go for lunch!

It is Matama Beach in Bungotakada City, Oita Prefecture! This is ☺️ a memorable photo taken with a SLR camera for the first time.

When I climbed Mt. Tsurumi in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture It is a snowy landscape that spreads out in front of you! I involuntarily released the shutter!

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "sakura.hill" post "Fujikawachi Valley". It is a photo that impresses the formative beauty of nature. Fujikawachi Valley is a representative scenic spot located in the Grandmother's Quasi-National Park that straddles Oita and Miyazaki prefectures. The Fujikawachi Valley stretches for about 8 km. You can enjoy the beauty of the shapes created by nature, such as mortar, spiral, gourd, and streamlined, from the promenade along the stream. The valley has many seasonal attractions. In spring and summer, you can enjoy fresh greenery and canyoning mid-June ~ end of September, and in autumn, you can enjoy autumn leaves. In winter, Kannon Falls with a drop of 77 meters freezes, so the Kannon Falls Icefall tour is popular. Another attraction is the Fujikawachi Valley Campsite, which has bungalows and campsites. After getting tired from playing in the river or trekking, we recommend using the hot spring facility "Fujikawachiyu~Topia". You can enjoy the hot spring while looking at the Fujikawachi Valley from the window. ◆Fujikawachi Valley◆ 【Address】〒879-3402 Oita Prefecture, Saiki City, Ume Oaza Mokuurauchi 【Access】 car Approximately 75 minutes from Saiki IC on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway via National Routes 10, 609, 39, and 326

"Raincow Falls" When I arrived at this place, the weather was not very good, but sometimes the sun was shining, and I could see a wonderful awn only at that moment, so I took this photo in a hurry.

One of the seven hells in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, Japan, which is said to be a hot spring prefecture, "Demon Stone Boshi Hell". You can see how the gray hot mud boils.