"Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival" It is a Festival that will be Held in in Bungo-Ono City Mie in Kyushu and Oita Prefecture in August. It is a festival that is mainly Held in by local people, so it is not Restrooms available on a large scale, but it is a heartwarming festival. At the beginning of the Festival, Shinto ritual Buddhist rituals are performed. Legend has it that the Sugao Magaibutsu Buddha was carved by a demon, and everyone wants to thank the demon, so at the Festival, the demon also appears and the organizer hands out a letter of appreciation. In the "Croaking Imitation Contest," which is named after the legend, participants perform their own imitations of the croaks of the crooks, and the venue is full of smiles. Stage Events include the magnificent Drums and Kagura dances of the Hoyu Society. In the second half of the Festival, many children take on the challenge of throwing a lit torch into a 3-meter-high pillar pine tree from below to ignite it. ■■■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.

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 Valleys】 It is a Valleys located deep in the mountains of Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Kyushu, Oita Prefecture. The Kawakami Valleys is the uppermost part of the Okudake River in Clear streams, and Valleys stream from near the ridgeline of the Grandmother and Leaning Mountains. The contrast between the deep green of the forest, the white of the igneous granite boulders, and the water stream between them is beautiful. Although it is located deep in the mountains, you can enjoy the rich Nature forest by walking along the Valleys in summer, and you can feel cool even in summer. Please note that the riverbed is slippery. Near the Kawakami Valleys is the Accommodations LAMP Bungo-Ono, which was renovated from a Closed School elementary school, and where you can also enjoy Finland-style Sauna. Location: Bungo-Ono City Ogata Odaira Mine It is about a 50-minute drive from the center of Bungo-Ono City Ogata.

【Kawakami Valleys】 It is a Valleys located deep in the mountains of Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Kyushu, Oita Prefecture. It is about a 50-minute drive from the center of Bungo-Ono City Ogata. Kawakami Valleys is the uppermost part of the clear stream of the Okudake River, and the clear blue Clear Streams and the white bubbling streams depict exquisite beauty. Walking along the Valleys, you can enjoy the rich Nature forest, and you can feel cool even in summer.

Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival It is a fire Festival that is Held in on August 14 every year in Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. It is a traditional event that has been handed down since the Edo period. The Origin is uncertain, but it is said to be for the memorial service of the Bon Festival, the insect chasing event to wish for a good harvest of Rice, and the memorial service for the victims of the putsch that occurred in the Edo period. On the day of the fire Festival, all Mr./Ms. local residents will prepare small torches from the area around Harajiri Falls to the rice fields around the Ogata Plain. At night, when about 10,000 small torches are lit at once, the light of the small torches Gari emerges from the area around Harajiri Falls to the Ogata Plain. Scenes are very fantastic. Restrooms available are also made of small torches such as Torii (shrine gates) and stone bridges unique to Ogata, and beauty competitions are held.

The Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival will be Held in on August 14 in Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. It is a traditional event that has been handed down since the Edo period. Gari, when the small torches are lit all at once, the light of the small torches appears fantastically around Harajiri Falls and the Ogata Plain.

【Chinda Falls】 Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungo-Ono City Chinda Falls consists of a male waterfall over the main stream of the Ono River and a female waterfall over the tributary Hirai River. Restrooms available are about 100 m wide and 20 m high, and Restrooms available are about 10 m wide and 18 m high. The rocks that form the Chinda Falls were brought about by pyroclastic flows caused by the Great Eruption of Aso Volcano about 90,000 years ago. It is also Famous that the ink painter "Sesshu", who was active during the Muro Town period, visit this place and painted the "Chinda Waterfall". Buckwheat noodles by the waterfall are also the remains of a former hydroelectric power plant built in the Meiji era. Location: Yada, Bungo-Ono City Ono Oita Restrooms available

Chinda Falls in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu It consists of a male waterfall over the main stream of the Ono River and a female waterfall over the tributary Hirai River, and the photo shows the male waterfall. Scene stream from about 100m wide and about 20m high is a masterpiece.

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association. In the future, we will introduce the charm of Bungo-Ono City in Oita Prefecture in the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so please look forward to it! ◆◆◆ What is Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture? Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, is located in the southern part of Oita Prefecture and is rich in beautiful nature and historical attractions. Bungo-Ono City was created in 2005 by the merger of five towns and two villages (Mie, Kiyokawa, Ogata, Asaji, Ono, Chitose Village, and Inukai), and currently has a population of about 32,000. The only Bungo-Ono City in Kyushu that has been recognized as both a "Japan Geopark" and a "UNESCO Eco Park" has a vast Nature landscape Unfolds you can enjoy Seasonal Nature. In addition, in recent years, the Sauna facilities has been enriched, making it a great place to spend a relaxing moment. ◆◆◆ Access to Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ◇Oita Airport - Access to Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture Access from Oita Airport to Bungo-Ono City can be used by car or public transportation. By car: It takes about one and a half hours to drive from Oita Airport to Bungo-Ono City using toll roads. Beautiful mountains and rural scenery Unfolds along the way. Train: From Oita Airport, it takes about 1 hour by airport bus to Oita Station. After that, you can transfer to the JR Hohi Main Line and take about 1 hour to Mie Town Station, the central station of Bungo-Ono City. ◆◆◆ Sauna Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City in Oita Prefecture has been attracting attention as a "Sauna Town" in recent years. Since Bungo-Ono City has long had a history of enjoying Steam Bath and stone bath culture, we made a declaration of "Sauna town" by utilizing outdoor Sauna that makes use of Nature as a Tourist Resources. The Sauna in Bungo-Ono City provides a relaxing environment in Nature and provides Visitors with a moment of healing. In addition, Sauna Events that take advantage of the characteristics of the region are regularly Held in, making it an attractive Spot for Sauna lovers. ◆◆◆Popular Sightseeing spots in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Harajiri Falls Harajiri Falls is a magnificent waterfall also known as the "Niagara of the East" and is a Sightseeing spot Representative of Bungo-Ono City. This waterfall, which is about 120 Meter wide and about 20 Meter high, has a beautiful scenery in all four seasons and is Visit by many tourists. Especially in the fresh greenery season, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the waterfall and the surrounding nature. ◇Inazumi Underwater Cave The Inazumi Underwater Cave is one of the few underwater limestone caves in the world. A limestone cave formed in the Paleozoic era 300 million years ago was submerged by the Great Eruption of Aso Volcano 300,000 years ago and became an Underwater limestone cave. More than 1,000 meters long, the cave Unfolds with beautiful stalactites and streams of groundwater, drawing you into a mystical charm. Tourists can explore the caves through guided tours or enjoy snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Japan's best underwater cave. ◇Chinda Falls Chinda Falls is a beautiful waterfall with a drop of about 20 meters, and rich nature spreads around the Waterfall basin. It is one of the Geo Sites of Bungo-Ono Geopark and is designated as a National Registered Monument. There are also traces of a power plant built in the Meiji era. ◇Yujaku Park Yujaku Park is a vast park known for its Autumn leaves. In autumn, more than 500 maples and Maple tree trees planted mainly in the park's Shinji Pond are dyed red and yellow, and many tourists Visit them. On weekends and holidays during the Autumn leaves period, the Autumn leaves are Light up and you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere. ◆◆◆ Roadside Station and Village Station in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture There are 5 Roadside Station There are in the Bungo-Ono City. Sightseeing around the Roadside Station is also recommended. ◇Roadside Station Mie You can see one of the one of the best scenery in Mie Town, "View of Enaido". Fresh Local vegetables and specialty products are lined up in the Products Museum. ◇Roadside Station Kiyokawa Fresh inexpensive vegetables and hearty handmade processed goods from producers are lined up. hometown It is also one of of Intangible folk cultural assets Ontake Kagura. ◇Roadside Station Harajiri Falls It is a Roadside Station adjacent to Harajiri Falls in 100 best waterfalls in Japan. It is an easy location to stop by when sightseeing in Bungo-Ono City. ◇Roadside Station Asaji "Nabana Oborozuki Kan" is a very characteristic building made of logs. At Fukujusou (Adonis), you can taste the excellent cuisine of the famous Bungo Asaji Beef. ◇Roadside Station Ono It is a Roadside Station built in the Nature of the Bungo-Ono City Fresh and you can enjoy it with plenty of vegetables and Specialty Products. ◆◆◆ Events and Festivals in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Tulip Festa Held in every year in Spring, 300,000 colorful tulips of 100 varieties bloom around Harajiri Falls. ◇ Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival is a traditional Festival that is Held in every year on the Period of Obon in August, and has become a summer tradition in the region. The vast Ogata Plain is enveloped in the light of many torches. ◇Bungo Inukai Fireworks Festival It is a fireworks festival with history and tradition held in Inukai, the birthplace of Bungo fireworks. ◇ Ontake-ryu Kagura Tournament In Bungo-Ono City, where many performing arts are tradition, Kagura from all over the world, including the Local Ontake Kagura, will compete. Ontake Kagura is said to have occurred almost at the same time as the origin of Ontake Shrine, and is the Representative Kagura of Oita Prefecture. In 2007 (Heisei 19), Kagura was designated as the first national important Intangible folk cultural asset of Oita Prefecture, and is highly regarded outside the prefecture. ◇ Bungoo's Patrol (Megurukura) A joint brewery opening of four sake breweries in Bungo-Ono City. It is a luxurious day to drink delicious Sake and shochu and enjoy the scenery of Bungo Ono. There are two Sake breweries and two shochu breweries in Bungo-Ono City. Clear water gushing out of the abundant mountains and Rice and wheat nurtured by it. In a land blessed with high-quality ingredients, four sake breweries produce delicious sake. ◆◆◆ Introducing Tourist Information of Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City in Oita Prefecture is a fascinating place with beautiful nature and rich history. Through the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, please fully enjoy the charm of Bungo-Ono City. We will continue to send out recommendations for Bungo-Ono City in 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.