Bat Waterfall The bat waterfall in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, is about 120 meters wide and 10 meters high. It is said that the name came from the fact that when you look at the bat waterfall from above, the shape of the cliff looks like a bat spreading its wings. You can see the whole thing from the Bat Waterfall Observation deck. It is a waterfall over the main stream of the Ono River, and in the Meiji era, in order to transport Supplies through boats on the Ono River, a water channel was built to bypass this waterfall and a gutter-like gutter like a slide to raise and lower the boat. The remains of the boatway construction are a very valuable heritage site, and it is also a designated historic site in Oita Prefecture as the "Bat Waterfall Boat Road Site". 【Place】Bungo-Ono City, Ogata Town, Kusafukano ~ Asaji Town Kamiozukama About 50 minutes by Car from Oita Mera Interchange About 12 minutes by car from JR Ogata Station * The road to the bat waterfall Observation deck is There are very narrow section, so please be careful when driving. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

The 57th Bungo-Ono City Ogata 5000 Stone Festival ❚ Held in September 23, 2025 Held in the 5,000 koku festival in Ogata, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. The Five Thousand Stones Festival is an Autumn Festival held at each shrine in Ogata Town to celebrate the harvest of agricultural crops. Ogata Town Mikoshi gathers in one place and is a grand union festival Held in every year on the day of the autumnal equinox. At the venue of Ogata Elementary School, the Mikoshi of Ogata Town is lined up, and Dedication of lion dance, white bear, and kagura are offered. Why don't you come and see the lion dance and the white bear, which you can't usually see? Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 【Place】Ogata Elementary School Ground (Ogata, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) Thereare may be canceled or the contents may be changed due to weather conditions. 【Events】 10:00 Lion dance, white bear, Mikoshi enshrinement 11:30 Blessing Festival 12:00 Ogata Children's Drum, Okutake-ryu Uehata Lion Dance Club 12:30 Ogata Sansha Kagura, Ogata Children's Kagura 16:00 Remembrance 16:20 Lion Dance, White Bear 17:15 Return of the Mikoshi * Thereare start time may vary depending on the situation. ▶ Held in at the same time 13:30~ Children's Mikoshi Parade (elementary school students are free to participate) 【Organizer / Contact】 Ogata Branch Office Ogata Executive Committee Secretariat Phone 0974-42-2111 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250908event-ogata/...

Hakusan Valleys ❚ Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark Geo Site Hakusan Valleys is a clear stream that has been selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters, and is also known for its fireflies dancing wildly around June. Along the river, columnar joints of the Aso pyroclastic flow can be seen, creating a landscape that is full of changes. The area is also home to the Inazumi Underwater Cave, which is crowded with many tourists. 【Place】Nakatsu Murei River between Bungo-Ono City Mie Town ~ Kiyokawa Town In fact, it is called the Nakatsu Murei River, but it is especially popular in the Hakusan area as the Hakusan River. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Kawakami Valleys The Kawakami Valleys in Ogata, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, is the uppermost part of the Okudake River, and is cool in summer and can enjoy Autumn leaves in autumn. Walking along the Valleys, you can enjoy the rich Nature Forest. Please note that the riverbed is slippery. Location: Ohira Mine, Ogata Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

On August 24, 2025, the "Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival" was and in Bungo-Ono City Mie, Oita Prefecture. At the "Croaking Contest," which is named after a local legend, participants imitated the croaking of a rooster to their heart's content, and the venue was filled with smiles. In the Events of the stage, we and the majestic Drum of the Hoyu Society and the dance of Matsuo Kagura. In the latter half of the Festival, a "torch throwing" was held, in which a lit torch was thrown into a pillar pine about 3 meters high from below to ignite it, and many children took on the challenge. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Oita Bungo Ono's Summer Memories On August 14, a Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival was Held in in the Ogata Bungo-Ono City Oita Prefecture. From 19:30, the Small Torch was lit all at once, and the lights of the Small Torch prepared by the local people appeared fantastically around Harajiri Falls and Gari the Rural Area area of Ogata. The shape of the flame that expresses the Torii (shrine gate) and stone bridge with torches is also beautiful. There is a stone bridge called Harajiri Bridge and upstream of Harajiri Falls, and the sight of torches lighting on the stone bridge is also very beautiful. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Chinda Falls Chinda Falls, located in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, consists of a male waterfall over the main stream of the Ono River and a female waterfall over the Hirai River, a tributary. The waterfall is about 100 meters wide and 20 meters high. It is also famous that Sesshu visited here during the Muromachi period and painted the "Chinda Falls". ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

The deep green of Usa Jingu Shrine, which symbolizes "summer in Japan". In the sunlight shining through the trees, I captured the moment when my father passed through the vermilion Torii (shrine gate). This Torii (shrine gate) is the boundary between the sacred and the mundane, a symbol of purification and vitality.   Usa Jingu Shrine, the Main Shrine of the Hachiman faith, is a sacred place where my ancestors, the Karashima clan, especially Katsuotome Karashima, were deeply involved in its founding. The image of the father passing through the Torii (shrine gate) gate symbolizes the way in which the lineage and faith are passed down from generation to generation, following in the footsteps of distant ancestors.   This trip was a powerful and healing experience for me, like a large tree taking root in my heart. I was touched by the vitality of Usa Jingu Shrine in summer and the history of my ancestors, and I realized that my Roux is deeply rooted in this Great Earth. This is more than just a summer scene, it is a piece that conveys an ancient bond and inner peace.

The 32nd Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival ❚ Held in on August 24, 2025 The "Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival" will be Held in at Sugao Stone Buddha Square in Mie Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. Named after a local legend, the "Crook Imitation Contest" is a fun Events where participants wear handmade costumes (of course, you don't need to prepare a costume) and perform unique performances while performing to imitate the croaks of the crooks. There are many smiles at the venue. Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 【Place】Sugao Stone Buddha Square (Mie, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) Car parking is in front of Sugao Elementary School Pool. A free shuttle Taxi will be available to the venue. 【Events】 15:00 Shinto ritual and Buddhist affairs 15:10 Oni Pick Up 15:20 Opening Ceremony, Mochi throwing 15:30 Hoyu Kai Drum 16:00 Crook imitation contest 17:00 Torch throwing 18:00 Matsuo Kagura 20:00 End ▶ We are looking for participants for the Eagle Bird Imitation Contest 【Participation fee】Free (there is a participation prize) Application deadline: Thursday, August 21, 2025 [Prize money] 1st place 30,000 yen, 2nd place 20,000 yen, 3rd place 10,000 yen 【Supplementary Prize】Roadside Station Mie Gift Certificate To apply, please contact the Sugao Regional Promotion Council 【Organizer / Contact】 Sugao Regional Promotion Council ❚ What is the Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival? Held in by local people to revitalize the region and let people know about Sugao Magaibutsu. The "Croaching Contest" is named after a local legend. Legend has it that a demon who lived in this area and misbehaved said, "Give me the daughter of the Village as my wife!", and when the troubled Village chief consulted the monk, the monk told the demon, "If you carve five stone Buddhas on the Quay in one night, I will give you my daughter as my wife, but if you can't, leave the village." It is said that when the worried Village went to see it in the middle of the night, the demon carved the fifth one, so when the Village mimic the croaking master of the chicken imitated it, the demon mistakenly thought that morning had come and ran away. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250813event-mie/...

Kagura Kaikan August ~ November Performances In Kiyokawa Town, Bungo-Ono City Oita Prefecture, there There are a facilities called Kagura Kaikan. Held in general performances of Kagura on a regular basis here. We would like to inform you of the dates of general performances from August to November. 【Place】Kagura Kaikan (810 Sunada, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City) Admission: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for junior high school students and younger (500 yen more on the day) * Tickets are accepted by advance reservation or same-day sale. 【Inquiry】Kagura Kaikan Phone 0974-35-2372 ❚ August General Performances Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025 12:30~15:30 【Performing Groups】Asakusa-ryu Matsuo Kagura, Takenoura Kagura Preservation Society 【Reservation start date】June 17, 2025~ ❚ September General Performances Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 12:30~15:30 【Performing Groups】Asakusa-ryu Osako Kagura, Asono Kaguraza 【Reservation start date】July 21, 2025~ ❚ October General Performances Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:30~15:30 【Performing Groups】Asakusa, Inuyama Kagurasha, Shonaihara Kagura Preservation Society 【Reservation start date】August 19, 2025~ ❚ November General Performances Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 12:30~15:30 【Performing Group】Ontake Kagura 【Reservation start date】September 16, 2025~ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250808event-kiyokawa/...

Harajiri Falls Boat Tour ❚ 2025.8.13~17 Held in Why don't you take a raft boat ride around the Waterfall basin of "Harajiri Falls" in Ogata, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture? You can experience Harajiri Falls with your whole body. You can enjoy the very impressive scenery that can be seen only at a close distance. 【Date and time】 August 13 (Water) ~ August 17, 2025 (Sun) 10:00~16:00 each day (held in every 30 minutes) [Place] Harajiri Falls (410 Harajiri, Ogata, Bungo-Ono City) ▶ Please come to the front of the stairs to the waterfall 30 minutes before the meeting time / reservation. 【Fee】 3,500 yen (1 person) 【Subjects】 3 years old or older (preschoolers must be accompanied by a guardian) 【What to bring】 Shoes that can get wet, towels, a change of clothes [Others] There are may be canceled due to weather, river water, etc. If there is a vacancy on the day, we can guide you without a reservation. Reservations other than Events are also accepted at any time (please check the application form above for details) 【Inquiries about the Events】 BBP Co., Ltd. Bungo-Ono Sales Office × South Wave (Person in charge: Ono) Phone: 090-6896-5296 https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250806event-ogata/...

Experience River SUP Why don't you experience standup paddleboarding on the river? It is completely different from ordinary standup paddleboarding, and the exhilaration of going down the river is the best. Not only do you float on the water, but you also ride the stream of the river, so the feeling of being one with nature is exceptional. It's a little adventurous river play with family and friends. Held in every day during the Obon period. Enjoy river activities that are perfect for summer. ■ Elementary school students can participate! ■ Even beginners can rest assured that experienced guides will support you! [Tour Held in days] August 12 (Tue) ~ 16 (Sat), September 7 (Sun), 20 (Sat), 2025 【Held in】Ono River (Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Meeting place】Onogawa Ribakura Inukai Base (near Onogawa River Park, Inukai, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Time】Approx. 3 hours (9:30~12:00、13:30~16:00) ■■Oita River Club For details such as Fees and reservations, please check the Oita River Club (Ribakura) website. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250804spot-inukai/...

Chinsako Gorge The Gorge is a canyon along the Okudake River. It is surrounded on both sides by molten tuff cliffs with well-developed columnar joints. The height of the cliff is 70 metres. The valley floor is exposed with rocks formed by volcanic activity about 15 million years ago. The Okudake River is a clear blue Valleys because it is Minamoto the rich Nature forests of the grandmother and leaning mountain ranges. 【Location】Ohara, Ogata Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival ❚ Held in on August 14, 2025 Held in Kodai) Fire Festival is held in Ogata, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. Gari from the area around Harajiri Falls to the countryside of the Ogata Basin with the light of small torches floats fantastically. 【Held in】Thursday, August 14, 2025 *Cancelled due to stormy weather. No postponements Location: Around Harajiri Falls and the Ogata Plain * Traffic restrictions will be in place from 18:30 on the 14th. Please follow the instructions of the staff. [Ignition time] 19:30 Simultaneous ignition [Number of lamps] Approx. 10,000 [Flame modeling exhibition project] Around the venue, Local people will make Torii (shrine gates) and stone bridges unique to Ogata with torches, and beauty competitions will be held. 【Contact about Events】 Bungo-Ono City Ogata Branch Phone 0974-42-2111 Roadside Station Harajiri Falls Phone 0974-42-4140 ❚ What is the Kotorch Fire Festival? A traditional event that has been handed down since the Edo period. The origin of the Minamoto is uncertain, but it is said to be for the memorial service of the bon, the pursuit of insects wishing for a good harvest of rice, and the memorial service for the victims of the putsch that occurred in the Edo period. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250725event-ogata/...

Packraft Experience Lodge Kiyokawa in Kiyokawa Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. At Lodge Kiyokawa, you can experience packraft. The Okudake River, which stream in front of you, is an emerald green Clear streams. As you explore by boat, you'll also encounter waterfalls and amazing rock walls that you can't see from the riverbank! A Rafting boat called a "packraft" for one person to use. It weighs about 3 kg, so it is easy to operate. With friends and family, enjoy the scenery at your leisure on a boat ride. Use of packraft please contact Lodge Kiyokawa. ■ Satonobi Resort Lodge Kiyokawa 【Place】158 Udaeda, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture About 45 minutes by Car from Oita Rice IC About 3 minutes by Car from Roadside Station Kiyokawa 【Car parking lot】Yes ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250722spot-kiyokawa/...

Playing in the River Activities for the first time in the Takekiri Valleys of Oita. I'm a little scared, but I take my mom's hand and put my feet in the cold river.

Held in "The 34th Shidahara Lake Fire Festival" will be held in Ono Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. On the special stage, various events such as Kagura, Raden Soran dance, and dance are held. Fun raffle to win gorgeous prizes. The emcee will be "Bungo-Ono City Hometown Ambassador" Chuka Shuto, who will liven up the Festival. Underwater fireworks and underwater fireworks reflected on the surface of the lake are very fantastic. 【Date】Saturday, August 9, 2025 18:15 ~ Light rain *Cancelled due to stormy weather 【Place】Around Shitawara Dam 【Stage Events】 17:30~ Prayer for a bountiful harvest of five grains 18:15~ Opening Remarks 18:20~ Dance Chikumatsu Bikai 18:30~ Mie Junior (Raden Soran dance) 18:45~ Fire Squadron Kiko Ranger 19:00~ Jimmy Kikuchi 19:30~ Kagura (Asakusa Inuyama Kagurasha) 20:00~ Fun lottery 20:30~ Mie Swing Family (Big Band) 【Fireworks launch time】 Start at 20:40 *Launch and Underwater fireworks 【Traffic restrictions around the venue and Shuttle bus operation】 On the day of the event, the road near the venue will be restricted (both cars are prohibited). Private Car are not allowed to enter during Held in hours, so please Use Shuttle Bus. Shuttle bus starts at 18:00. The waiting time is about 5~10 minutes. ▶ Shuttle bus operation cooperation fee Elementary school students and above, round trip 200 yen (Please pay cooperation fee for Shuttle bus operation) * Free for children under elementary school age ▶ Shuttle bus stop near Bungo-Ono City Ono Community Center ▶ Car parking area around City Hall Ono Branch 【Other】 Those who come to the venue in a yukata will receive a gift. * It will end as soon as it runs out. The sacred fire departs from Asakusa Shrine, and small torches are lit one after another around the venue. 17:30 Depart from Asakusa Shrine 18:00 Around 10 o'clock Kotorch ignition 18:15 Around the Dam Kotorch ignition 18:30 Seven colors paper lantern 【Inquiries about organizers and Events】 The 34th Lake Fire Festival Executive Committee Phone 0974-34-2301 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250718event-oono/...

2025.8.8.8 update Due to the rain forecast on the day, the night kagura was canceled. --------------------------------------------------------- Ontake-ryu Okuhata Kagura Night Kagura Held in night kagura hosted by Okuhata Kagura in the square in front of Mie Town Station. On the day of the event, Nakae Iwato Kagura, which is transmitted to the Hano district of Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, will also participate, and it is said that Kagura will also be held. Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025 15:00～21:00 *Cancelled in case of rain 【Place】Mie Town Station Square ❚ Kagura Okuhata Oita Prefecture Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Assets Ontake Ryu Iwato Kagura transmitted from Ontake Shrine (Kiyokawa Town) to Okuhata Ward, Mie Town. The dance consists of 33 numbers. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Summer taste "Clean Peach" in Kiyokawa Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. The season is from late June to the end of July, and as a rare "phantom peach", it is a Representative specialty of Kiyokawa Town. The "Declaration of Season" for this clean peach was made on July 10, 2025. Please enjoy the proud peaches that the farmer has carefully grown one by one with time and effort. Many customers visit every day. For the latest information and details of Clean Peach, such as sales times and numbered ticket distribution status, please check the website of Roadside Station Kiyokawa. ■ Roadside Station Kiyokawa "Roadside Station Kiyokawa" has many peach-related products, so please stop by when you drive. 【Place】Roadside Station Kiyokawa (Kiyokawa Hometown Products Museum Dream Market: 1574-1 Sunada, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) About 40 minutes by car from Oita Rice Rice IC 【Business hours】 March ~ November 7:30 ~ 18:00 / December ~ February 8:00 ~ 17:00 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250714info-kiyokawa/...

While the weather was not stable, we aimed for one of the few sunny skies and stayed in a tent with a vine in early summer. Miyama Kirishima dyes the mountainside pink, and a refreshing breeze hits your cheeks. I'm glad I came!!　 Thank you Bogatsuru 😊!　 Thank you Ninefold 😊 Mountains! Location: Mt. Heiji

Harajiri Falls Boat Tour Why don't you take a raft boat ride around the Waterfall basin of "Harajiri Falls" in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture? You can experience Harajiri Falls with your whole body. You can enjoy the very impressive scenery that can be seen only at a close distance. 【Date and time】 Saturday, July 19, 2025 ~ Monday, July 21, 2025 10:00~16:00 each day (held in every 30 minutes) [Place] Harajiri Falls (410 Harajiri, Ogata, Bungo-Ono City) ▶ Please come to the front of the stairs to the waterfall 30 minutes before the meeting time / reservation. 【Fee】 3,500 yen (1 person) 【Subjects】 3 years old or older (preschoolers must be accompanied by a guardian) 【What to bring】 Shoes that can get wet, Towels 【Application】 Please check the link to apply. [Others] There are may be canceled due to weather, river water, etc. If there is a vacancy on the day, we can guide you without a reservation. Reservations other than Events are also accepted at any time (please check the application form above for details) 【Inquiries about the Events】 BBP Co., Ltd. Bungo-Ono Sales Office × South Wave (Person in charge: Ono) Phone: 090-6896-5296 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250708event-ogata/...

The hot days continue, and there are few people for the purpose of walking around the Castle Town ... In the summer, Kitsuki enjoys marine sports, the campsite is crowded, and the Castle Town is a little Vacation. Meanwhile, I was also and curious about how hot it was, and in the morning ... Even though it was cool, I took a walk around the town at 33 degrees Celsius. Today, I'm posting with a slightly rough feeling. Tea shop to cool off, flower shop with flowers in the heat of the past few days ... And such? If you walk a little, you can stop by the ice cream shop of your grandmother, who is over 90 years old, and if you take a peek at the shared kitchen space with House guests, Shokudo if you look at it, the daily lunch is an omelet 💚. The heat was terrible, but it was good to see all kinds of people, and it was good to see good things such as a nostalgic mailbox that had been repainted beautifully before I knew it. I will post it separately to everyone. Please be careful of this heat.

On July 5, 2025, hydrangea flower picking was held around Puko Temple in Bungo-Ono City Asaji, Oita Prefecture. About 50 people participated in picking hydrangea flowers in and around the Precincts. After about two hours, the Precincts turned green. Thank you to everyone who participated. I hope that the beautiful hydrangea will bloom again next year. ❚ What is Puguang Temple? The polished Buddha carved in the Precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest polished Buddha statues in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this polished cliff Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and polished cliff Buddhas. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Bungo-Ono City Tourism Association Original Tote Bag Bungo-Ono City Tourism Association Original Tote bag was created. There are two types. It is a Tote bag that is just right for going out, shopping, and walking. It is a durable and easy-to-use canvas fabric that can fit A4 size. Price: 1,100 yen (tax included) 【Sales location and inquiries】 Bungo-Ono City Tourism Association Business hours 9:00~17:00 Open open all year (except year-end and New Year holidays) Phone: 0974-27-4215

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of June 27, 2025 Puguang Temple in Bungo-Ono City Asaji. Now the hydrangea has passed its peak on the whole. Flowers that have begun to wither or fade have become noticeable. In Oita Prefecture, it was announced that the rainy season seems to have ended. On July 5, 2025, the hydrangea flower picking operation will take place, so you can only see the hydrangeas until July 4. Many people came to Temple this year as well. Thank you very much. 【Place】Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture 【Transportation Access】 About 10 minutes by Car from JR Asaji Station 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Toilet】Yes ❚ Puguang Temple The polished Buddha carved in the Precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest polished Buddha statues in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this polished cliff Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and polished cliff Buddhas. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Geo Site Beautification Operation Volunteer Recruitment ❚ Implementation on July 5, 2025 In the vicinity of Puguang Temple, which is one of the Geo Site (highlights) of Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark, hydrangea flowers are picked. We are looking for volunteers who can help. Why don't you pick flowers together? Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025 7:00~9:00 Open until 8:00 a.m. * In case of rain, it will be postponed. In the event of a postponement, it will be announced on the city hall website by the day before 【Reception and meeting place】Fukoji Temple No. 1 Car Parking Lot (Bungo-Ono City Asaji Kamiozuka) 【Work content】 Hydrangea flower picking work * Volunteer work will be more than 1 hour between 7:00~9:00. * Commemorative gifts will be distributed to those who participated. * We will lend tools, but there is a limit, so if you have pruning shears or pruning shears, we would appreciate it if you could prepare your own. 【Inquiry】 Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark Promotion Council Phone 0974-22-4089 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250618event-asaji/...

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of June 24, 2025 Puguang Temple in Bungo-Ono City Asaji. It is also famous as a Attraction for hydrangeas. At the moment, the hydrangea is a little past its peak overall. Some of the flowers that bloomed earlier have begun to wither. This year, the number of flowers is smaller than every year, but the flowers that bloomed late are blooming beautifully. We will inform you of the flowering status as it becomes available. 【Place】Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture 【Transportation Access】 About 10 minutes by Car from JR Asaji Station 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Toilet】Yes ❚ Puguang Temple The polished Buddha carved in the Precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest polished Buddha statues in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this polished cliff Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and polished cliff Buddhas. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of June 20, 2025 Fumitsu Temple is located in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a Attraction for hydrangeas. Currently, the hydrangeas are a little past their peak. This year, the number of flowers is smaller than every year, but they are blooming beautifully. This week, the temperature has exceeded 30 degrees Celsius for a long time, so there are some hydrangeas that are not vigorous, but the hydrangeas that bloomed late are blooming beautifully. We will inform you of the flowering status as it becomes available. 【Place】Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture 【Transportation Access】 About 10 minutes by Car from JR Asaji Station 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Toilet】Yes ❚ Puguang Temple The polished Buddha carved in the Precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest polished Buddha statues in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this polished cliff Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and polished cliff Buddhas. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of June 16, 2025 Puguang Temple in Bungo-Ono City Asaji. It is also famous as a Attraction for hydrangeas. Currently, hydrangeas are in full bloom. This year, the number of flowers is smaller than every year, but they are blooming beautifully one by one. Flowers that bloomed early may begin to wither a little. We will inform you of the flowering status as it becomes available. 【Place】Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture 【Transportation Access】 About 10 minutes by Car from JR Asaji Station 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Toilet】Yes ❚ Puguang Temple The polished Buddha carved in the Precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest polished Buddha statues in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this polished cliff Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and polished cliff Buddhas. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of June 13, 2025 Fumitsu Temple is located in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a Attraction for hydrangeas. Currently, hydrangeas bloom for about 7~8 minutes. It looks like it will be in full bloom this weekend. This year, the number of flowers is smaller than every year, but they are blooming beautifully one by one. We will inform you of the flowering status as it becomes available. 【Place】Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture 【Transportation Access】 About 10 minutes by Car from JR Asaji Station 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Toilet】Yes ❚ Puguang Temple The polished Buddha carved in the Precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest polished Buddha statues in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this polished cliff Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and polished cliff Buddhas. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■