【用作夜Kagura水鏡】八雲除(やgumobaraい)一scene02 On November 9, 2024, the "Yujakuyo Kagura Mizukagami" was Held in in Bungo-Ono City Asaji, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. Kagura dances are performed on a stage set up above Shinji Pond, and the Autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the water and the fantastic scene of Kagura are 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, Broadcasting ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be happy if you could follow me. You can link to the Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association website from your profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

【用作夜Kagura水鏡】八雲除(やgumobarai)一scene01 On November 9, 2024, the "Yujakuyo Kagura Mizukagami" was Held in in Bungo-Ono City Asaji, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. Kagura dances are performed on a stage set up above Shinji Pond, and the Autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the water and the fantastic scene of Kagura are 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, Broadcasting ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be happy if you could follow me. You can link to the Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association website from your profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

【Night Kagura Water Mirror】 On November 9, 2024, the "Yujakuyo Kagura Mizukagami" was Held in in Bungo-Ono City Asaji, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. Kagura dances are performed on a stage set up above Shinji Pond, and the Autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the water and the fantastic scene of Kagura are 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, Broadcasting ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be happy if you could follow me. You can link to the Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association website from your profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

【Hongshan Bridge】Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property Nijibashi Bridge is located between Bungo-Ono City Mie and Usuki in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. Nijizawa means "rainbow crossing the river", and as the name suggests, it is a large and beautiful arched stone bridge that crosses the valley river. In the late Edo period, it was built on a road that went back and forth between the towns of Mie and the castle of Usuki. Since this river is a Valleys, people at that time had a great deal of difficulty going down a steep slope, crossing the river and climbing the Slope again. In order to overcome this difficulty, Usuki and Mie's wealthy merchants pooled their funds to build it. It is a robust and beautiful stone bridge and has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. It is the largest arched stone bridge of the Edo period in Oita Prefecture (span 25.4m). The Hongshu Bridge was built at the place where the molten tuff of the Aso pyroclastic flow was deeply carved by the water of the river. Location: Sugo, Mie, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Nishihatama, Nozu Towns, Usuki City About 35 minutes by car from Oita Rice Rice IC About 4 minutes by Car from JR Sugao Station ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, Broadcasting ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be happy if you could follow me. You can link to the Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association website from your profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Located in in Takeda City, Oita Prefecture It is Kuju Flower Park. The celosia was colorful and beautiful. 😄💕✨

Events at a Autumn leaves spot in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu [Kiyokawa "Aya" Autumn of Hoshoji Temple] Hoshoji Temple in Kiyokawa Towns, Bungo-Ono City. History temple with a history of more than 800 years. It is called "Sai no Hoshoji Temple" and "Autumn of Hoshoji Temple", and it emits vivid colors during the Autumn leaves Period. During the Events period, Light up take place and fascinates Visitors in its fantastic atmosphere. Of course, it's also beautiful during the day. 【Held in】 Sunday, November 3, 2024 ~ Sunday, November 10, 2024 Light up/17:30~21:00 [Place] Hoshoji Temple (1639 Udaeda, Kiyokawa Towns, Bungo-Ono City) About 50 minutes by car from Oita Rice Rice IC About 8 minutes by Car from Roadside Station Kiyokawa The status of Autumn leaves will also be announced on the Tourist Association Instagram. ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, Broadcasting ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be happy if you could follow me. You can link to the Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association website from your profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Events at a Autumn leaves spot in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu 【The 43rd Yujaku Tourism Momiji Festival】 The "Yosaku Tourism Momiji Festival" will be held in at Yujaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City. Enjoy the beautiful Autumn leaves scenery. During the period, Light up and grass mochi will be sold by local residents. Autumn leaves last every year after November. 【Period】November 3, 2024 (Sun) ~ November 24, 2024 (Sun) 【Place】Yujaku Park (Asaji, Bungo-Ono City) 【Car parking space】Restrooms available Lit up Date: November 8 (Fri), 15 (Fri), 16 (Sat), 17 (Sun), 22 (Fri) ・23 (Sat) 【Time】From sunset to 21:00 ◼ Yosaku: Night Kagura Water Mirror 【Date & Time】November 9 (Sat) 16:00~20:00 * In case of rain, it will be postponed to the next day. 【Place】Yujaku Park Shinji Pond Water Special Stage 【Inquiries about the Events】 Autumn leaves Asachi Branch, Bungo-Ono City Office Phone 0974-72-1111 The status of Autumn leaves will also be announced on the Tourist Association Instagram. ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, Broadcasting ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be happy if you could follow me. You can link to the Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association website from your profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Kagura Tournament in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. [The 37th Ontake-ryu Kagura Festival] Why don't you come and see the magnificent Kagura dance? Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:30 a.m. ~ Scheduled to start 【Place】Kagura no Sato Noba Park (Udaeda, Kiyokawa Towns, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Car parking space】Restrooms available * There are a limited number of Car parking lots near the venue. On the day of the event, a shuttle bus will be operated from JR Bungo Kiyokawa Station. [Shuttle bus (free)] JR Bungo Kiyokawa Station ~ Round-trip service between venues JR Bungo Kiyokawa Station ~ Via Kagura Kaikan (Car parking lot Restrooms available) ~ Noba Park [Performers] Asakusa-ryu Hosoeda Kagura (Nozu Towns, Usuki City) Shonaihara Kagura Preservation Society (Shonai Towns, Yufu City) Nakae Iwato Kagura Preservation Society (Hano, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture) Ontake-ryu Yoshida Torakuza (Yoshida, Takeda) Kiyokawa Children's Kagura Preservation Society (Kiyokawa Towns, Bungo-Ono City) Ontake Kagura (Kiyokawa Towns, Bungo-Ono City) Please pay at the entrance of the venue on the day of the event. Junior high school students and older: 500 yen (all seats unreserved) * Please refrain from taking a place until the day before. ■■■What is the Ontake-ryu Kagura Tournament? The "Ontake Kagura" transmitted to "Kiyokawa" is said to be a kagura that occurred in 1449 at the same time as the founding of Ontake Shrine. Kagura, which has been passed down for a long time and follows this stream, has been transmitted to Ono, Naoiri, the southern part of the prefecture, and as far away as the Aso region. In 2007 (Heisei 19), it was designated as an "Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset" of the country. The local culture of "Kagura" born from such a "Kiyokawa" climate has been reviewed once again, and the "Ontake-ryu Kagura Festival" has been held in since 1988 (Showa 63) with the aim of revitalizing the region through Kagura. It is a crystallization of local culture that brings together the traditional culture of each region Restrooms available and many Kagura fans are Fascination by the splendid dances of the "Kiyokawa Children's Kagura Preservation Society", which connects Ontake-ryu Kagura to the future, along with the brave and splendid dances centered on "Ontake Kagura". ■■■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 ---------- You can link to Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association websites from your profile. ----------

【Inukai Stone Buddha】Nationally Designated Historic Site Inukai Stone Buddha in Bungo-Ono City Inukai, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. The Inukai Stone Buddha is a Magaibutsu carved into the molten tuff of the Aso pyroclastic flow about 90,000 years ago. It is estimated that it was made in the Kamakura period from the form of the statue. Although it is There is a in Fudo Myo, the gentle face is impressive. Even though the knees are cross-legged, they are carved in an interesting way as seen from above. The stone Buddha is protected by a shroud, and the cliff above the roof is carved with the inscription "Ryudenzan". On the cliff in the upper right corner of the shroud, there is a large inscription that reads, "Nanmu Daishi Henjo Kongo." ■■■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 ---------- On Instagram, we send out ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and inn accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be glad if you could follow me You can link to Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association websites from your profile. ----------

[Yew oak in between] Yew oak in Kiyokawa Towns, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. The yew oak is Located in in the mountains of Kiyokawa Towns. It is a huge tree that has existed for hundreds of years. There are a huge yew oak tree at the back of the forest road leading to Ontake in Kiyokawa Towns, Bungo-Ono City. The total height is 12 m, and the trunk circumference is 10 m. There is a cavity in the center of the trunk, and a Shrine is enshrined inside. It is also designated as a special protection tree in Oita Prefecture. When you actually see it, you will be overwhelmed by its appearance. Turn left onto the forest road, go about 500m, and walk to the Japanese cedar forest on the right for about 2 minutes across the stream. It's a little-known and confusing place, so I hope you can feel the atmosphere in the photos. For details, please contact the Tourist Association. Location: Kiyokawa Towns

【Mt. Ontake】 Mt. Ontake is located in Kiyokawa Towns, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. Mt. Ontake is a mountain with an Elevation of 568 m. The view from the top of the mountain is amazing, and you can overlook Bungo Ono. From the top of the mountain, you can see the Ono Mountains from Mt. Tilt, Mt. Aso Mountain, and the Kuju mountain range. The rocks at the summit are rocks called cherts, which are solidified plankton deposited on the seabed of the Pacific Ocean, and are swept up to the Japan archipelago by the movement of plates. After passing through the Torii (shrine gate) and climbing the gentle stone steps for 10 minutes, the Mitake Shrine, which is said to have been founded in 1449, and It is also one of the birthplace of Ontake Kagura. The Iwayama (rocky mountain) behind the Shrine is called "Immortal Island" and is considered a sacred place. When you climb "Sennotake", please enter with a sense of gratitude. Please be careful with your feet as the rocky terrain continues. ■■■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 ---------- On Instagram, we send out ⬇✨ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and inn accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be glad 😊 if you could follow me You can link to Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association websites from your profile. ----------

【Sugao Magaibutsu】 Sugao Magaibutsu is located in Bungo-Ono City Mie, Kyushu, Oita Prefecture. Sugao Magaibutsu is a group of five Magaibutsu Buddhas created in the late Heian period. It is carved into the molten tuff of the Aso pyroclastic flow about 90,000 years ago. Compared to the wooden Buddha statues in Kyoto and Nara, it is designated as a National Important Cultural Property because it is very beautiful and skillfully carved. It is one of the most Representative Many Magaibutsu in Bungo-Ono City. There are steep stone steps and steep slopes to Sugao Magaibutsu. Please be careful with your step. Location: Oita Bungo-Ono City Mie About 12 minutes by Car from JR Mie Town Station (7~8km) Cultural Properties Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property ■■■Magaibutsu in Bungo-Ono City Magaibutsu is a stone Buddha carved directly on a cliff. Bungo-Ono City is an area with an extremely large number of Magaibutsu Buddhas nationwide. Many of these are carved by selecting the part of the molten tuff that has cooled and hardened from pyroclastic flows, which has no columnar joints and is relatively easy to process. ■■■Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association disseminates the Sightseeing spot and spectacular views of the Bungo-Ono City. I would be happy if you could follow me. Other social media also offer food, inn nights, and Events Information. For details Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association go to the website (link from profile)

【Harajiri Falls】 Located in the Bungo-Ono City Ogata of Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, Harajiri Falls, one of the Sightseeing spot that Representative the Bungo-Ono City. Located in 120m wide and about 20m high, the waterfall is located on flat ground, not in the mountains. Roadside Station because it is right Soba (buckwheat noodles) Harajiri Falls, you can easily see it. This waterfall is the result of river water eroding the columnar joints created by pyroclastic flows over a long period of time. The road above the waterfall is a living road for Local people, and it is interesting to see people coming and going by Car, walking, and sometimes by tractor. Around the waterfall, you can enjoy the waterfall from different angles, Promenade and Suspension Bridge and, and depending on the angle, you can even see a rainbow. Location: 936-1 Harajiri, Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Oita Prefecture (Roadside Station Harajiri Falls)

【Harajiri Falls】 Located in the Bungo-Ono City Ogata of Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, Harajiri Falls, one of the Sightseeing spot that Representative the Bungo-Ono City.

"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.