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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of June 10, 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 5~6 minutes. Flowering is progressing quite a bit. 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

The 38th Famous water Hakusan River Firefly Festival On June 7, 2025, the "Famous Water Hakusan River Firefly Festival" was held in at the Inazumi Underwater Cave Square. At the Festival, we were able to see the exciting performance of the Toyoyu Drums and the magnificent dance of Okuhata Kagura. The Hakusan River Firefly Festival is a cozy festival that continues with the desire of the locals to liven up this area. At the end, a fan dance was performed by the locals, and it was crowded with many people. After the festival, many visitors enjoyed watching the fireflies. ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Today, we will take a walk ☔ around the rainy Castle Town Kitsuki The rainy season has begun, and there is a heavy rain warning today. In the meantime, I guided a small group customer from Australia and took a walk in the rain in the Kitadai Samurai Residence Street. Here are just a few places you can enjoy on a rainy day. Please take a look at the scenery that can only be seen in Kitsuki City, and can only be seen on rainy days. 【Isoya Residence】The culture of hospitality seen in the Lord's resting place At the top of the slope of the accounting hall is the "Rakujutei" of the imperial residence set up as a resting place for the lords. Three of the rooms, the entrance room, the guest room, and the tea room, still remain as the Isoya residence. The architecture was built in the thirteenth year of culture (1816). After that, Kato Yogoemon, who became the owner, repeatedly expanded and renovated it, and it took its current form. Just as the role of Rakujutei was "rest", "healing" hospitality is prepared everywhere in the mansion. The garden is the best representation of this. The view of the garden, which can be seen from every room in the mansion, shows the Commitment and care of this mansion. Each window frame reflects a different garden scene, and the stylish arrangements extend to the hand water bowls and Ranma. The location of the paving stones placed in the garden, the arrangement and type of trees that have been fully calculated. Throughout the mansion, there is a profound spirit that speaks to us over the past 200 years. 【Isoya Residence】 〒873-0001 大分県杵築市杵築211-1 TEL 0978-63-1488 business hours 10:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30) Closed Year-end and New Year holidays Entrance Fees Individuals: Adults 300 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 150 yen Groups: Adults 240 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 120 yen

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of June 3, 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 4~5 minutes. Flowering is progressing. Stocks that bloomed early bloom 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Ehime & Oita Excursion Stamp Rally 2025 ❚ Period: 2025.6.1~10.31 A digital Stamp Rally is held in to visit "Roadside Stations" and "Tourist Facilities" in Ehime and Oita. Collect stamps at each spot in Ehime and Oita prefectures, and depending on the number of stamps you earn, you can enter a lottery to win Hotel Accommodation tickets and assorted Specialty products. Please take this opportunity to join us! 【Implementation period】June 1, 2025 (Sunday) ~ October 31, 2025 (Friday) 【Implementation location】A total of 51 locations such as "Roadside Stations" and "Tourist Facilities" in Ehime and Oita Prefectures *Please see the flyer for facilities of the Subject. 【Subject facilities in Bungo-Ono City】 ▶ Roadside Station Harajiri Falls ▶ Inazumi Underwater Cave ▶ Lodge Kiyokawa [Prizes] ▶ Special Prize (2 winners by lottery): Accommodation ticket equivalent to 30,000 yen Apply with 30 Stamps at least 10 locations in Ehime and Oita ▶Prize A (2 winners by lottery): Specialty worth 10,000 yen Apply with 15 Stamps at least 5 locations in Ehime and Oita ▶Prize B (10 winners by lottery): Specialty worth 5,000 yen Apply with 7 Stamps at least 2 locations in Ehime and Oita ▶Prize C (36 winners by lottery): Specialty worth 2,500 yen Apply with 4 Stamps at least 1 place in Ehime and Oita [How to participate] Add a friend to your LINE Official Account (Publication on the leaflet) Subject Spot Reads GPS and GET Stamp Stamp collection and product application 【Organizer】 Ehime-Oita Exchange Project Executive Committee, Tourism Exchange Subcommittee 【Inquiries about Stamp Rally】 Ehime-Oita Exchange Project Executive Committee Tourism Exchange Subcommittee Secretariat (Oita City Tourism Division) Phone: 097-537-7043 ■■■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/20250602info-bungoono/...

[Chinda Falls overflow resumes] Chinda Falls in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. Water was stopped due to construction work from October 2024, but the construction has been completed and the overflow has resumed from May 21, 2025. In the future, the water will be stopped again due to construction. Details will be announced as they become available. Please be careful when visiting Chinda Falls for sightseeing. ■ Future construction schedule Water will be stopped again after June Maintenance work of Chinda Falls Fureai Park is scheduled after September (entry will be completely prohibited during the construction period) ■ Chinda Falls Chinda Falls 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, a Water ink painter who was active in the Muromachi period, visit here and painted the "Chinda Falls". There are also traces of a power plant built in the Meiji era. ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Kitsuki Castle A landmark towering over the Castle Town Kitsuki Since its construction in 1394, Kitsuki Castle has watched over this town for 600 years. Although it Castle Keep simulated, the three-tiered Castle Keep towering over the Ruins of the Castle is reminiscent of the appearance of this castle in the past. Built in the early Muromachi period by the Kitsuki clan on Mount Tai at the mouth of the Yasaka River, the castle was surrounded by natural strongholds such as the Takayama River to the north and Morie Bay to the east. While the castle changed its location and shape due to subsequent natural disasters and earthquakes, the castle owners were also replaced by the Maeda, Japanese cedar, and Hosokawa clans, and the Ogasawara and Matsudaira clans finally marked the end of the Edo era, and Kitsuki Castle continues to this day without welcoming a new castle owner. It is said to be important for understanding the actual state of castles in the early Edo period, such as understanding the building composition and structure of the castle before its destruction by the "One Country, One Castle Order" from historical documents and excavation results, and in March 2020, the Ruins of the Castle in the Taishan area and the ruins of the Lord's Palace at the foothills were designated as national historic sites. Some of the stone walls still exist. Today, the top of the mountain is open to the public as Shiroyama Park, and there is also a stone park where valuable stone structures such as the Kunisaki Pagoda found in various parts of the city are exhibited outdoors. At the time of the castle's construction, it was named "Kitsuki", but since it was mistakenly written as "Kitsuki" on the shogunate's shuin stamps, it has been changed to "Kitsuki". It is also known as "Katsuyama Castle" because it withstood the onslaught of the Shimazu for two months. Inside the castle, valuable items such as items related to the lords are on display, and armor, weapons, and Buddhist statues are on display. You can also enjoy dressing up and taking commemorative photos. It is visited by many tourists as the final destination of a walk around the Castle Town, and the superb view from the Castle Keep and the comfort of the wind will be a memory of the trip.

Kurakurakura Festival 2025 The "Kurakurakura Festival" will be held in again this year. The Takeda-Bungo-Ono area, which is supported by the abundant water overflowing from the mountains, has many sake breweries with a wide variety of Sake, shochu, wine, craft beer, etc.! At such a sake brewery, you will be Implementation a special experience program for Limited Time. ❚ What is the Kurakurakura Festival? In the Takeda-Bungo-Ono area, there are many sake breweries with a wide variety of Sake, shochu, wine, craft beer, and whiskey. In addition to tasting Sake, there are a lot of special experiences unique to sake breweries for a limited time. "Sake more if you know the brewery." Whether you like Sake or not, find a new way to enjoy Sake! 【Held in】June 1, 2025 (Sunday) ~ August 31, 2025 (Sunday) 【Held in】8 breweries in the Takeda and Bungo-Ono areas Please check the link below for details. ■■■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/20250526event-bungoono/...

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of May 22, 2025 Fumitsu Temple is located in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a Attraction for hydrangeas. Currently, hydrangea is mostly buds. 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 Magaibutsu carved in the precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest Magaibutsu Buddhas 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 Magaibutsu 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 Magaibutsu. 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Hello, this is the Kitsuki City Tourism Association! Kitsuki City, located in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture, is a full of charm Castle Town surrounded by abundant nature. Kitsuki City, with a population of about 26,000 (as of 2023), is There is a at the base of the Kunisaki Peninsula and is easily accessed from Oita Airport. Kitsuki City is known as the "Castle Town of the Slope" and is characterized by a rare townscape in Japan, with samurai residences spread out on high ground from north to south, arranged across the merchant town in the valley. In this first COOL JAPAN VIDEO posting, we will deliver plenty of Tourist Information that allows you to fully enjoy Kitsuki City! We will also introduce recommended Spots and exquisite gourmet Information, so be sure to check it out! 【Access to Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Oita Airports. In addition, it is about 30 minutes by car from Beppu / Yufuin. Use JR Station is the closest. Transportation from the station to the Castle Town area by local bus or Taxi and enjoy a historical walk. There are the sea nearby, the beautiful scenery Unfolds on a sunny day, and it is also popular as a Driving course, so renting a car is also recommended! 【About Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 While receiving the blessings of the sea and mountains, Kitsuki City has nurtured its own culture over a long history. Above all, if you walk through the Castle Town, you can feel the good Nostalgic Atmosphere with Samurai Residences and Merchant Towns left everywhere. If you are interested in the kimono experience and historical walks that are often introduced in Kitsuki City's Tourist Information, please visit. 【Historical background of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture developed from the Muromachi period to the Edo period, and the townscape of the Edo period still remains Richly preserved, making it an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. It is attractive that you can enjoy the unique scenery and history that other Castle Towns do not have. In particular, the structure that developed in the form of Samurai residences lined up on the north and south and sandwiched between the Merchant Town in the center is rare in Japan. This unique townscape of "Castle Town on the Slope" has become one of the reasons why many tourists have visited it in recent years. 【Popular Sightseeing spots in Kitsuki City】 ◆Kitsuki Castle Kitsuki Castle, a symbol of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture, is said to be the smallest Castle Keep in No.1 in Japan, but its charm is said to be a Castle Town with a compact but unusual shape with historical value. From the high ground of the castle, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Castle Town cityscape and Seto Inland Sea, giving Visitors Impression. The castle is Open to the public as a Museum and is recommended for history buffs and photography lovers. ◆Suya Slope, Shioya (Shihoya) Slope Slope with Samurai Residence and other townscapes reminiscent of the scenery of the Edo period. If you look down from the top of the slope or walk along the Stone pavement slope that connects the high ground, the scenery Unfolds as if you have traveled back in time. There are many tourists who rent kimonos and stroll around the city, and it is also famous as a photo Spot of the Kitsuki City Tourism Model Course. ◆Kitsuki Castle Shitamachi Area (Samurai Residence, Merchant Town) It is characterized by a castle town with a very rare topography in Japan, with a group of Samurai Residence Districts spreading out on the high ground from north to south and a merchant town spread out in the valley. At the Samurai Residence, you can also visiting the site architectural techniques and structures where you can learn about the lifestyles and construction techniques of the time, and the fun of learning about the historical background Unfolds. Souvenir shops and cafes are also scattered around, so you can enjoy a little Meals and shopping. ◆Ohara Residence It is known as a presence that represents a corner of the Samurai Residence, and the Charming Garden and the appearance of the old architecture make you feel the history of Kitsuki more deeply. Please think about the culture of the Castle Town and the lives of the people at that time. 【Kitsuki City's Traditional Culture and Crafts】 In Kitsuki City, traditions representative by samurai residences and Castle Town culture are inherited, while local festivals and performing arts rooted in the locals are also carefully preserved in various places. Especially in Kitsuki City, which is still deeply connected to kimono culture, you can enjoy the kimono experience. If you walk in a kimono to blend in with the Castle Town, you will feel as if you are the protagonist of a period drama. In addition, as a kimono Privileges, you can enter the cultural facilities for free, and there are services such as discounts at Privileges Subject shops, so you can stroll around at a great price. In particular, taking photos on Samurai Residence Street and Shioya Slope is sure to look good on social media. 【Gourmet food in Kitsuki City】 ◆Kitsuki tea / Kitsuki black tea Tea Production around Kitsuki City is characterized by its deep taste and refreshing aroma. In recent years, it is one of the few domestic black teas At cafes in the city, you can enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets with Kitsuki tea and matcha. Why don't you spend a moment of travel while taking a break at a quaint café in Castle Town? ◆Mandarin oranges (citrus fruits) Kitsuki City is a Mandarin Oranges production area that boasts one of the highest productions in the prefecture. In addition, various varieties are also cultivation, so many people visit to coincide with the citrus season. ◆ Strawberries Kitsuki City is one of the one of the most strawberry-producing areas in Oita Prefecture, and High quality strawberries are cultivation that take advantage of the warm climate and rich nature environment. Varieties such as "Saga Honoka" and "Belitsu" are especially popular, and are characterized by a good balance of sweetness and acidity, rich Aroma and juiciness. Strawberry picking can also be enjoyed at the tourist farm, and it is popular with many people. ◆Hamo Oyster Kitsuki City is known as a fisheries for ducks, and Raised in the fast currents of the Bungo Water Channel, the ducks are characterized by their tight flesh and good fat. It is in season from summer to autumn, and you can enjoy its elegant taste with hot water and tempura. Oyster farming is also thriving, growing in nutrient-rich waters and having a rich umami and creamy texture. Especially in winter, when the Oyster Highway is in season! The store, which serves a variety of dishes such as grilled oysters and steamed oysters, is crowded with many customers. 【Introduction of Events and Festivals in Kitsuki City】 ◆Kitsuki Castle Festival (May) A traditional festival centered on the Castle Town area where Samurai parades and stage events are held like historical picture scrolls. Local residents and tourists will It will be a lot of fun! together. ◆Kitsuki Tenjin Festival (July) It is a 300-year-old festival held at Kitsuki Tenmansha Shrine and the Castle Town area, where dancers, drum drummers, mikoshi and festival floats parade through the town of Kitsuki. ◆ Kangetsu Festival (October) An event to enjoy Tea and the famous moon of mid-autumn in the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of the Castle Town. Lights are lit in the Castle Town, and it is a festival that colors the autumn night in a very fantastic way. ◆Castle Town Kitsuki Walk and Hiina Tour (February ~ March) Hiina Meguri is held in for about one month. This is an Events around the Hina dolls displayed in Samurai residences and Machiya houses. In the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat full of Edo atmosphere, you can feel the arrival of Spring. 【Tourist Information of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture】 Kitsuki City is an attractive town with a townscape full of history, beautiful Nature, and a food culture born from that Nature. Wear a kimono and walk around the Castle Town, enjoy the spectacular scenery, and enjoy delicious local cuisine. Why don't you experience such a special trip in Kitsuki City? Plenty of charm awaits your visit. In the next post, I will introduce Kitsuki that I couldn't write in this post!

The 38th Famous water Hakusan River Firefly Festival The "Famous Water Hakusan River Firefly Festival" will be held in at the Inazumi Underwater Cave Square in Mie Town, Bungo-Ono City. On the day of the Festival, various events are also held. Locally produced fresh vegetables, sake buns, and brown sugar buns are also on sale! Held in mainly by locals, it is a cozy festivals. Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Light rain *Judgment in case of rain is 8:00 on the day 【Place】Inazumi Underwater Cave Square 【Other】Sales of Locally Produced Fresh Vegetables, Sake Manju, Brown Sugar Manju, etc. * The first 200 people will receive a commemorative gift. [Schedule] 16:00 Karaoke Contest 17:00 Hoyu Drum 17:30 Opening Ceremony 17:50 Okuhata Kagura 19:20 Fan Dance 19:50 Mochi throwing 20:00 Firefly viewing 【Organizer】Hakusan River Protection Association ■■■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/20250514event-mie/...

On May 3, 2025, the opening of Grandmother Mountain was held in. It is one of the represent famous mountains in Kyushu, which is also selected as a 100 Famous Mountains of Japan, and many climbers enjoyed climbing on the day. The azaleas were also blooming beautifully. The climb was very hard, but the view at the top of the mountain is spectacular. You can also enjoy the fresh greenery, so please enjoy climbing safely. There are many hard courses on Mt. Soba, so please prepare enough equipment and food for climbing, and put safety first. ■■ When climbing ● When climbing, please prepare enough equipment and food, and put safety first. ●There are There are many precious alpine plants in Grandmother Mountain and Tilting Mountain. To protect nature, please do not fold or take it home. ■■Mt. Grandmother It is a famous mountain that represent Kyushu, which is Gari Miyazaki Prefecture Oita Prefecture and is also selected as a 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Elevation is 1756m. Unlike Aso and Kuju, it is an old volcano, so it forms deep valleys and steep peaks. Scenes of vegetation changing according to Elevation. ■■■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 20th Anniversary Ceremony Bungo-Ono City celebrated its 20th anniversary as a city on March 31, 2025. To commemorate this, a commemorative ceremony and a commemorative cultural performance will be held in. Admission is free, so please come and visit. ❚ Commemorative Ceremony 【Date and time】 Sunday, May 25, 2025 [Place] Eightopia Ono Large Hall 【Admission】 free [Schedule] 12:00 Open 12:40 Opening "Japanese Drum Performance by Hoyukai" 13:00 Ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the city's incorporation 14:00 Commemorative Cultural Performance [Booth Exhibition] In the entrance hall, there are Thereare booths of Taito Ward and Bungo-Ono City, which are friendly exchange cities ▶ Taito City Exhibition Booth Specialties of Taito Ward, a friendship exchange city of Bungo-Ono City, will be exhibited and sold (planned). ▶ Bungo-Ono City Exhibition Booth There are exhibitions related to the birth of Bungo-Ono City, as well as exhibitions and sales of products. ❚ Commemorative Cultural Performance "Funny guys from Asakusa! ｣ Live valve and opera "Asakusa Paradise" in Bungo Ohno Ver "Asakusa Paradise" is a comedy that mixes live bento, opera, and Japanese drums produced by the live bento "Aso Hachiku" and "Asoko Hachiku" from Mie. It is performed mainly in Asakusa, Taito Ward, and has gained popularity. The people of Asakusa Paradise are coming to celebrate the twentieth birthday of Bungo-Ono City! In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the city, cultural exchange between Asakusa and Bungo-Ono will unfold. This time, as the Bungo Ohno version, a new song based on dried shiitake mushrooms will be performed, and the members of the Mie Sogo High School Kagura Club and the chorus recruited from the Citizens will also appear. Although it is called an opera, it is a comedy without formality. 【Date and time】 May 25, 2025 Start 14:00 End 15:30 (planned) [Place] The Great Hall of Eightopia 【Admission】 free [Story] Asakusa Paradise group who came to celebrate the 20th birthday of Bungo-Ono City. What awaited them was the world of Kagura. However, even though it's a celebration, Amaterasu is locked in Iwato? Katsuben and opera, Japanese Drum, Kagura, dance... Can we join forces with the Citizens to open the door? 【Contact】 ▶ About the commemorative ceremony Bungo-Ono City General Affairs Division Mayor's Office Phone 0974-22-1001 ▶ Commemorative Cultural Performance Town Planning Promotion Division Town Planning Promotion Division Culture and Arts Promotion Section Phone 0974-221001 ■■■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/20250501event-mie/...

On April 29, 2025, the opening of the mountain was held in in Tilting Mountain. On the day of the event, many climbers visited the slope. Now the azaleas are also blooming, and the pink petals are beautiful. From now on, the fresh greenery will be beautiful, so please enjoy climbing safely. ■■ When climbing ● When climbing, please prepare enough equipment and food, and put safety first. ●There are There are many precious alpine plants in Grandmother Mountain and Tilting Mountain. To protect nature, please do not fold or take it home. ■■Tilting Mountain A famous peak with an Elevation of 1605m along with Mt. Grandmother. Vertical cliffs develop around the summit, and the rocky peaks of the northward slope, Yoshisaku Fall, Futatsubozu, and Mitsubozu are wonderful, and the scenery is Powerful Presence and steep rocky peaks with a backward slope on both sides. ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

【Jinkaku Temple and Rhododendron】 Shinkaku Temple Temple in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. Rhododendron blooms and is beautiful. The pale pink petals are very beautiful. Shooting date: April 21, 2025 [Place] Shinkaku Temple (Torida, Asaji, Bungo-Ono City) ▶ Car parking available ▶ Toilet available ■■Shinkaku Temple Shinkaku Temple is an ancient temple with a history of more than 1,000 years. Used on a ridge consisting of columnar joints of molten tuff about 15 million years ago, it has a great view and has often been used as a base point for battles. Many rhododendrons are planted in the precincts, and it is crowded with many visitors during the season. ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Broadcasting the best places in the city on our Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/satonotabiii/...

Rhododendron at Jinkaku Temple As of April 21, 2025 Rhododendron at Shinkaku Temple in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. Rhododendron blooms and is beautiful. The pale pink petals are very beautiful. [Place] Shinkaku Temple (Torida, Asaji, Bungo-Ono City) ▶ Car parking available ▶ Toilet available ■■Shinkaku Temple Shinkaku Temple is an ancient temple with a history of more than 1,000 years. Used on a ridge consisting of columnar joints of molten tuff about 15 million years ago, it has a great view and has often been used as a base point for battles. Many rhododendrons are planted in the precincts, and it is crowded with many visitors during the season. ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Button cherry blossoms in Eboshi Park ❚ Flowering status as of April 17, 2025 Button cherry blossoms at "Eboshi Park" in Ono Town, Bungo-Ono City. Currently, it blooms for about 7 minutes. Flowering is progressing. On Saturdays and Sundays, flowering is likely to progress even more. [Place] Eboshi Park (Ono Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) ▶ Car parking available ▶ Toilet available (temporary) ▶ Access About 15 minutes Car from Roadside Station Ono ❚ Eboshi Park Maintenance park in the Precincts of Water Temple built on Mt. Mt. Eboshi. Famous landmarks of button cherry blossoms with about 500 button cherry blossoms in full bloom. ■■■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/20250418spot-oono-2/...

The 82nd Inukai Specialties Donko Fishing Tournament The "Donko Fishing Tournament" in Inukai, which began in Showa 4), has reached its 82nd anniversary this year, and has become widely known as "Donko Town". This time, too, there will be an event that will please the children who are the protagonists. Please come to the donko fishing tournament full of fun. 【Date and time】 Sunday, May 11, 2025 Donko fishing reception starts / 8:30 ~ 10:30 Reception location / Tournament venue entrance [Place] Downstream of Inukai Bridge (National Route 10 side) Bungo-Ono City Inukai Kuhara 【Entry Fee】 500 yen per participant With food (first time only. Additional food is 200 yen) Participation Prize: Children's Badge (Elementary School Students and Younger) * There is a set of fishing gear rental. (Charged) * By paying the entry fee, you can participate in the treasure hunting tournament (elementary school students and younger), the weighing and judging of the donko fishing tournament, and the Fun lottery. [Prizes] 1st ~ 3rd place, big prize, special prize, etc. [Schedule] ■11:00~11:30 Treasure Hunt Tournament Implementation is divided into 3 groups for elementary school students and younger (under elementary school students, elementary school students 1~3 grades, elementary school students 4~6 grades). ■12:00~13:00 Reception of weighing and examination ■13:15~(planned) Announcement of results and awards ■13:30~14:00 Win gorgeous prizes! Fun raffle 【Other Events】 ■Bake sale 9:00~ Lots of delicious food. ■Exciting Fishing 10:30~ Even small children can enjoy it. Participation fee: 200 yen [Miscellaneous] Light rain * Even if the weather is clear on the day, it will be canceled if the river is water. It's dangerous, so don't go into water above your knees. Wear a life jacket when playing in the river. Small children should always be accompanied by a parent or guardian by Soba. 【Inquiries about the Events】 Bungo-Ono City Inukai Branch Phone 097-578-1111 ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Cherry blossom bloom status Ontake Yamazakura Road as of April 3, 2025 The cherry blossoms along the road of Mt. Ontake in Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City are in best time to visit. I feel like I'm at my peak right now. Some of them are starting to scatter due to the wind. It has a good view and is recommended for driving. 【Place】Kiyokawa 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250403spot-kiyokawa/...

❚ The 33rd Ogata Tulip Festa 2025 Tulip Festa held in in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. This year, 200,000 tulips of 158 species and two types of rape flowers will bloom around Harajiri Falls. Enjoy the flower-filled Spring. The Tulip Festa is made possible by the support of a total of 700 volunteers who participated from inside and outside the city. ■ Date and time Friday, April 4, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 13, 2025 ■ Location Around Harajiri Falls ■ Stage Events during the period 【5th (Sat)】10:00-15:00 Bungo Folk Village (Music) 【6th (Sun)】10:30~ Ogata Children's Drum Ogata Akatsuki Drum (Japanese Drum) 11:30~ Acer Dance 【12th (Sat)】11:00~ Jewelry'S (baton twirling for elementary and junior high school students) 13:00~ Lyre Diva (Harp, Violin, Vocals) 【13th (Sun)】11:30~ Funny Mask Show 12:30~ Hula Dance 13:45~ Mask Show ■ Events during the period 【During the period】Whole tulip take-out corner More than 100 types of tulips will be sold for 100 yen each. 【During the period】Tulip markets, Gourmet corner Guests can enjoy food and drinks from kitchen cars and stalls. 【Held in on Saturdays and Sundays】Miscellaneous goods and confectionery corner A large collection of various shops and wonderful items 【Saturday, April 5】Kyuden Group aerial work Car experience boarding You can overlook the tulip and rape fields from above. (* There are may be canceled in case of rain) 【Period】Street Performer SATOYA Performance Show Bring smiles and impressions Held in / April 5 (Sat), 6 (Sun), 8 (Tue) ~ 12 (Sat) 【Held in on Saturdays and Sundays】 SOUTHWAVE BOAT TOUR You can take a boat around the Soba waterfall and enjoy a very impressive view. Click here to apply for a boat trip ■ Sunny-chan donation request In order to renew the costume of "Sunny-chan", a donation box has been set up at the venue headquarters. . Thank you for your cooperation. ■ Car parking lot 【Monday ~ Friday】Roadside Station can park Car at Harajiri Falls. 【Sat and Sun】Please Use Ogata Sports Park (temporary Car Parking Lot). ■ Free shuttle bus service On Saturdays and Sundays during the period, a free shuttle bus will be operated from the temporary Car Parking Lot to the Festa venue. 【Operating Dates】April 5 (Sat), 6 (Sun), 12 (Sat), 13 (Sun) [Operating hours] 9:00-16:30 * Please check the time of the last Car. * From 2025, we will not receive sponsorship money at the bus stop. request The Roadside Station of the venue is obliged to secure a parking lot for Car throughout the year, but in order to ensure safety and relieve traffic congestion only on Saturdays and Time Slot / Time of Day Sundays during the period, we ask that you Use a temporary Car parking lot and Use a free shuttle pass to ensure safety and relieve traffic congestion on Saturdays and Sundays. (Weekdays is open to Car parking lot in the venue.) Use pets with pets so as not to cause inconvenience to other customers. Please note that one of the free shuttle passes is pet Boarding Car free. Boarding will operate at any time, so please follow the instructions of the staff. There are depending on the Time Slot / Time of Day, you may have to wait until Boarding. Use if the driver or passenger has a physical disability certificate and it is difficult to use the free shuttle bus, you can enter the venue. (There are a limited number of cars parked) Please present your notebook to the traffic guidance staff to receive a traffic permit and post it near the windshield of both cars. There is a Car parking lot near the venue, but the number of bicycles Thereare is limited, so please Use the temporary Car parking lot as much as possible. ■Inquiries about Events Tulip Festa 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/20250318tyurippu/...

Ume blooming status Fumio Asakura Memorial Hall as of March 10 "Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall" in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu There are many plum trees planted in the park. Overall, flowering is progressing and it is in best time to visit. It is blooming beautifully, so I think this week is good. 【Place】Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall (Asaji Ikeda, Bungo-Ono City, 1587-11) 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Opening Hours】 10:00~17:00 【Closed】Monday (if it is a holiday or holiday, the next day) The Fumio Asakura Memorial Museum will be temporarily closed from March 17~28, 2025, but you can take a walk in the park. ■■■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/20250312asakurahumiokinenkan/...

Plum blooming status Fumio Asakura Memorial Hall as of March 6 "Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall" in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu There are many plum trees planted in the park. Overall, the flowering has progressed and it is blooming beautifully. We will inform you of the flowering status sequentially. 【Place】Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall (Asaji Ikeda, Bungo-Ono City, 1587-11) 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Opening Hours】 10:00~17:00 【Closed】Monday (if it is a holiday or holiday, the next day) The Fumio Asakura Memorial Museum will be temporarily closed until March 17~28, 2025, but you can still see the plums in the park. ■■■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/20250306asakurahumio/...

Tulip Festa Schedule Confirmed! [The 33rd Ogata Tulip Festa 2025] The date and time Held in the 2025 Tulip Festa have been decided. This year, 200,000 balls, 158 species of tulips and two types of rape flowers will bloom around Harajiri Falls. Events will be announced again as soon as we know more about them. 【Date and time】 Friday, April 4, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 13, 2025 [Place] Around Harajiri Falls (Ogata, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) * On Saturdays and Sundays during the Events period, the parking lot of Roadside Station Harajiri Falls cannot be Use Car. A shuttle bus runs from the temporary Car parking lot. 【Inquiries about the Events】 Tulip Festa 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■