Yujaku Yokagura Mizukagami: A Scene from Taijin On November 15, 2025, Yujaku Yokagura Mizukagami took place in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. This one-day night kagura, held during the autumn foliage season, began thanks to the passion of local young people. Performed on a stage set above Shinji Pond, the kagura dances are mirrored on the water, creating a magical scene of reflected autumn colors and ritual performance. Taijin is the final kagura dance, expressing gratitude for the safe completion of the offering performance. In the hushed venue, the sounds of drums and flutes resound pleasantly.

A Scene from Yakumobarai in the Yujaku Night Kagura Mizukagami On November 15, 2025, the Yujaku Night Kagura Mizukagami took place in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu This one-night-only night kagura, held during the autumn foliage season, began thanks to the passionate efforts of local young people. Dances of the kagura are performed on a stage set above Shinji Pond, creating a beautiful, otherworldly scene as the maple leaves and the kagura are reflected on the water.

Yusaku Park autumn leaves ❚ Autumn foliage status as of November 25, 2025 Yusaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture It is one of Oita Prefecture’s representative spots for autumn colors. The maple leaves around Shinji Pond are just past their peak. Areas farther from the pond are further along in their color change, offering a lovely mix of green, yellow, and red leaves. Fallen leaves have increased with the wind. Some spots still show beautiful foliage, while others have many fallen leaves. We will update the foliage status as it changes. The 2025 Yusaku Park light-up has ended. Location: Yusaku Park (Ageozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) Parking: available ■■■ Access from central Bungoono City from places such as Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Yusaku Park autumn leaves ❚ Autumn foliage status as of November 20, 2025 Yusaku Park, located in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture It is one of Oita Prefecture’s representative autumn leaf viewing spots. Overall, the foliage is about 70% along. The area around Shinji Pond should be at its peak this week. Areas farther from the pond are also progressing in color. You can enjoy a palette of green, yellow, and red leaves, which are beautiful. Some trees are already starting to shed leaves that flutter in the wind, but on sunny days the colors look especially vivid. Why not head out to Yusaku Park and be wrapped in autumn hues? During the Yosaku Tourism Momiji Festival, local residents sell kusa-mochi (grass rice cakes) and other treats. If you see them, try one while you can. We will continue to provide updates on the foliage status. The Yusaku Park light-up runs through this week, from November 21 to 23. Some paths are dim at night, so we recommend bringing a flashlight. ■■■ Access to central Bungoono City from Fukuoka Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture, and others ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR hakata station in Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR kumamoto station in Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR beppu station in Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introduce sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Yusaku Park autumn leaves ❚ Autumn foliage status as of November 17, 2025 Yusaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture It is one of Oita Prefecture’s representative spots for autumn colors. Overall, the foliage is about 60 percent along. The area around Shinji Pond seems to be at its peak this week. Even spots farther from the pond are progressing, so you can enjoy green, yellow, and red leaves that make for a beautiful sight. This week looks good for viewing the autumn colors. During the Yujaku Kanko Momiji Festival, local people sell kusa mochi and other treats. If you see them, give them a try. We will keep sharing updates on the foliage status. The Yusaku Park illumination runs through this week, from November 21 to 23, three nights in total. Some areas are dark at night, so we recommend bringing a flashlight. Location: Yusaku Park (Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) Parking: Available Remaining illumination dates: November 21 (Fri), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun) ▶ Hours: From sunset until 9:00 PM ■■■ Access to central Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Autumn leaves at Hoshoji Temple ❚ Autumn foliage status as of November 17, 2025 The autumn leaves at Hoshoji Temple in Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. The peak has just passed. The 2025 Hoshoji Temple light-up ended on the 15th. We will report the foliage status as it changes. Location: Hoshoji Temple (Udae 1639, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City) Parking: Available ■ Hoshoji Temple Hoshoji Temple is a venerable temple with more than 800 years of history. Known as “Colorful Hoshoji” and “Hoshoji in Autumn,” it displays vivid hues during the autumn foliage season. During the event period, a light-up is held, and its magical atmosphere enchants visitors. ■■■ Access to downtown Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from beppu station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Autumn colors at Hoshoji Temple in Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. This little-known spot lets you enjoy the fall foliage at a relaxed pace during the daytime. Each year, the local community lights up the temple for about a week. At night, the illuminated leaves and their reflections create a beautiful scene. The gradient from green to red is stunning, inviting you to lose track of time as you watch. Location: Hoshoji Temple (1639 Udaeda, Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City) Parking: Available About Hoshoji Temple Hoshoji is an esteemed ancient temple with more than 800 years of history. Nicknamed “Colorful Hoshoji” and “Hoshoji in Autumn,” it bursts into vivid hues during the fall. During the event period, the light-up adds a dreamlike atmosphere that captivates visitors.

Autumn leaves at Yujaku Park ❚ Foliage status as of November 12, 2025 Yujaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture This park is one of Oita Prefecture’s representative autumn foliage spots. Overall, about 30–40% of the leaves have changed color. The area around Shinji Pond is starting to turn first. Areas around Tanji Pond and places farther from the ponds are still mostly green, but the mix of green and red now creates a beautiful gradient of leaves. During the Yujaku Tourism Momiji Festival, local residents sell kusamochi (herb rice cakes) and other treats. If you see them, try one. We will update the foliage status as it changes. Please note that the Yujaku Park light-up follows a fixed schedule. Some paths are dark at night, so we recommend bringing a flashlight. On the 15th, Yujaku Night Kagura Suikyo will take place, and Yujaku Park Parking will be unavailable for certain hours. Location: Yujaku Park (Aoji-machi Kamiotsuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) Parking: Available Remaining light-up dates: Friday, November 14; Sunday, November 16; Friday, November 21; Saturday, November 22; Sunday, November 23 Time: From sunset until 9:00 PM ■■■ Access to central Bungoono City ■■■ From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Discover sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu’s Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Autumn leaves at Hōshōji Temple ❚ Foliage status as of November 11, 2025 The autumn leaves at Hōshōji Temple in Kiyokawacho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. About 70% of the trees have changed color, and it is at its peak viewing time. This spot is not widely known, so you can enjoy the foliage quietly during the day. The light-up runs until November 15. The illuminated leaves and their reflections are beautiful at night. Come to Hōshōji Temple to see the vivid autumn colors. We will provide updates on the foliage status as they become available. Location: Hōshōji Temple (1639 Udae, Kiyokawacho, Bungoono City) Parking: Available Kiyokawa “Sai” Hōshōji Autumn During the event, light-up displays will be held. Event period: Saturday, November 8, 2025 to Saturday, November 15, 2025 Access to Bungoono City center About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture Introducing tourist attractions and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

The 13th Asachi Kagura Festival / The 26th Miyama-ryu Iwato Kagura Exchange Tournament ❚ Held in on November 30, 2025 "The 13th Asachi Kagura Festival / The 26th Fukayama-ryu Iwato Kagura Exchange Tournament" will be held in at the Asachi Community Center in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City. In Asaji Town, the birthplace of Fukayama-ryu, one of the Iwato Kagura of the Ono system, the Asachi Kagura Festival is held mainly by the Fukayama-ryu Asachi Kagura Preservation Society, which inherits the Fukayama-ryu, and the Itaisako Shinmeisha Kagura-za. Please take a look at the magnificent and light dance at the venue. Kitchen Car and Stalls are also available. Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025 9:00~16:00 * In case of rain, Asaji Community Center Hall 【Place】Asachi Community Center Special venue (Tsuboizumi, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City) * Car parking lot: Asaji Ground (Space is thereare, so please come by riding together as much as possible) * Please prepare warm clothes and rugs. 【Admission fee】Free of charge ■ Schedule 09:00 Shinto ritual 09:25 Opening Ceremony 09:30 Tachibana Shrine (Takeda City) 10:00 Miyashono Shrine Musician (Takeda City) 10:30 Itaisako Shinmeisha Kagura-za (Bungo-Ono City) 11:00 Fertility Kagura (Oita City) 11:30 Futamata Tenso Shrine Kagura Shrine (Takeda City) 12:00 Shirayuri Chibikko Drum (Takeda City) 12:30 Iyotoko Five Pillars Shrine Kagura Shrine (Oita City) 13:00 Ogi Shrine (Takeda City) 13:30 Kagura Shrine (Takeda City) 14:00 Fukayama-ryu Asachi Kagura Preservation Society (Bungo-Ono City) 14:30 Tachibana Shrine ■Held in after the performance Lottery to win mochimaki and asaji beef ■Inquiries about Events Bungo-Ono City Office Asachi Branch Office TEL0974-72-1111 ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Baosheng Temple ❚ Autumn leaves as of 2025.10.31 A Autumn leaves of "Hosho Temple" in Kiyokawa Town, Bungo-Ono City Oita Prefecture. The trees are still blue overall. From now on, we will inform you of the Autumn leaves situation sequentially. 【Place】Hosho Temple (1639 Udaeda, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City) 【Car parking lot】Yes ■ Kiyokawa "Aya" Hosho Temple Autumn Light up during the events. 【Event period】November 8 (Sat) ~ 15 (Sat), 2025 ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Yujaku Park ❚ Autumn leaves as of 2025.10.31 Yujaku Park in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture It is one of the Famous landmarks for Autumn leaves that represents Oita Prefecture. The trees are still blue overall. The Momiji Festival will be held in from November 3rd. During the period, there will also be a sale of grass mochi. From now on, we will inform you of the Autumn leaves situation sequentially. 【Location】Yujaku Park (Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Car parking lot】Yes ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Sugao Cliff Buddha ❚ Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark Sugao Cliff Buddha in Mie Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. Beautiful. The three-dimensional carvings such as the plump face and soft and rounded shoulders are very beautiful. Compared to the wooden Buddha statues in Kyoto and Nara, it is not so colorful, and it is very exquisitely made. The Sugao Cliff Buddha is thought to have been created at the end of the Heian period. It is carved into the molten tuff of the Aso pyroclastic flow about 90,000 years ago. It has also been designated as an "Important Cultural Property" and a "Historic Site" by the country. 【Location】466 Asase, Mie, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture About 5 minutes by Car from the Sugao Cliff Buddha is the "Roadside Station Mie" where you can overlook the "view of Enaito" There are. It is also recommended to take a vacation at Roadside Station Mie. ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Night Kagura Water Mirror 2025 ❚ Held in on November 15, 2025 "Yosaku Night Kagura Water Mirror 2025" will be held in at Yujaku Park in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City. The majestic dance of Kagura is projected on the surface of the water of Shinji Pond. Since it is around the pond, it will be cold at night, so it is recommended to bring a jacket. Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 * In case of rain, Postponement to the next day. 【Place】Yujaku Park (Asaji, Bungo-Ono City) 【Cars】 After 2 p.m. on the day of the Events, you will not be able to park Car inside or around the venue. There will be Shuttle Bus to and from Asaji Community Center, so please Use there. ▶ Car parking lot / Asachi Community Center ▶ Operating hours/15:00~21:00 ▶ Cooperation money: 300 yen [Cast] Itaisako Shinmeisha Kaguraza Fukayama-ryu Asachi Kagura Preservation Society Ogata Sansha Kagura Preservation Society 【Organizer】 Asaji Town Youth Department Water Mirror Executive Committee 【Inquiries about the Events】 Bungo-Ono City Office Asachi Branch Office TEL0974-72-1111 ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20251029event-asaji/...

On October 26, 2025, the Ontake-ryu Kagura Tournament was held in at Noba Park, "😊 Kagura no Sato" In addition to Ontake Kagura in Kiyokawa Town and the Kiyokawa Children's Kagura Preservation Society, four Kagura-za groups from inside and outside the prefecture gathered to dedication one Kagura. One of the highlights of the tournament is Kagura. 3 Kagura-za perform the same performance on three stages, and the encounter Kagura is Powerful. In the autumn sun, many Kagura fans visited the venue and enjoyed the brave and splendid dance. Ontake Kagura, which is transmitted to Kiyokawa in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, 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, and many Kagura fans are Fascination by the magnificent and 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Kiyokawa "Aya" Hosho Temple Autumn ❚ 2025.11.8~15 Held in It There are Light up at Hosho Temple in Kiyokawa Town, Bungo-Ono City Oita Prefecture. Baosheng Temple is a History ancient Temple with a history of more than 800 years. It is so called "Sai no Hoshoji Temple" and "Hosho Temple Autumn" that it emits vivid colors during the Autumn leaves season. During the Events period, Light up will be held by Local members, and the Visitors will fascinates in a fantastic atmosphere. 【Event period】November 8 (Sat) ~ 15 (Sat), 2025 ▶ Light up is 17:30~21:00 (tentative) 【Place】Hosho Temple (1639 Udaeda, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City) ■■■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 44th Yosaku Tourism Momiji Festival ❚ 2025.11.3~24 Held in Why don't you come to Bungo Ono in autumn? Held in the Momiji Festival at Yujaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City. Enjoy the beautiful Autumn leaves scenery. During the Festival, Light ups, Night Kagura Events, and Kusamochi are sold. Period: Monday, November 3, 2025 ~ Monday, November 24, 2025 【Place】Yujaku Park (Asaji, Bungo-Ono City) 【Car parking lot】Yes ■ Light up Date: November 7 (Fri), 8 (Sat), 14 (Fri), 16 (Sun), 21 (Fri), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun) 【Time】From sunset to 21:00 ■ For Night Kagura Water Mirror Date & Time: November 15 (Sat) 15:45~20:00 * In case of rain, it will be postponed to the next day. 【Place】Yujaku Park Shinji Pond Water Special Stage ■■■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/20251014event-asaji/...

Chinda Falls Notice of Water Suspension Due to the construction of the "Chinda Falls" in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, the falling water will stop water. Please be careful when considering a trip or tour. 【Period of suspension of falling water】Late October 2025 ~ Late January 2026 * Thereare the suspension period may change depending on the rain situation and the progress of the work. 【Place】Yada, Ono 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

View of Enaito The view from the Roadside Station Mie in Mie Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture "Enaito Scenery". The sunset scenery is also very beautiful. The sunset at this time of year is fantastic because the sun and the Ono River are almost in a straight line, creating a path of light in the river. ▶ Shooting date: October 1, 2025 around 17:45 ▶ Location: Roadside Station Mie (2791-1 Miyano, Mie, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) About 30 minutes by Car from Oita Mera Interchange ■■■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 33rd Bungo-Ono City Amateur Art Exhibition An amateur art exhibition is being held in at the Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. We exhibit the works of art lovers of high school students and older living in the prefecture who enjoy art as a hobby in circles and individuals. In addition to the prize-winning works, all Lettuce submitted works will be exhibited at the venue, so please Appreciation them. Date: September 20, 2025 (Saturday) ~ October 19, 2025 (Sunday) 【Venue】Fumio Asakura Memorial Culture Hall (Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Opening Hours】10:00~17:00 (Reception until 16:30) *Until 12:00 on October 19 【Closed Day】Monday (If it is Monday Holidays, it will be closed Weekdays the following day) 【Admission fee】200 yen for adults, free for elementary, junior and senior high school students * Admission to the Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum is free. * Free for those with Persons with disabilities, rehabilitation certificates, and mental disabilities health and welfare certificates and one caregiver. 【Organizer】Bungo-Ono City (Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall) 【Contact】 Fumio Asakura Memorial Hall (direct) 0974-72-1300 ■■■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/20251001event-asaji/...

(【The 38th Ontake-ryu Kagura Festival】 ❚ Held in on October 26, 2025 The 38th Ontake-ryu Kagura Festival will be held in at Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, "Kagura no Sato Noba Park". Stalls for food and drinks will also be available at the venue. Why don't you come and see the magnificent Kagura dance? Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ Scheduled to start 【Place】Kagura no Sato Noba Park (Udaeda, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) [Performers] Ogata Sansha Kagura Preservation Society (Bungo-Ono City, Ogata) Takenaka Kagura Preservation Society (Shonai Town, Yufu City) Fukayama-ryu Asachi Kagura Preservation Society (Asaji, Bungo-Ono City) Yokobori Iwato Kagura Preservation Society (Hano, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture) Kiyokawa Children's Kagura Preservation Society (Kiyokawa Town, Bungo-Ono City) Ontake Kagura (Kiyokawa, Bungo-Ono City) 【Admission Fee】 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. 【Access to the venue】 There are a limited number of Car parking spaces near the venue. On the day of the event, the Shuttle Bus will be operated from JR Bungo Kiyokawa Station, so please Use. 【Shuttle bus (free)】 JR Bungo Kiyokawa Station ~ Round-trip service between venues JR Bungo Kiyokawa Station →via Kagura Kaikan (parking lot available) Car→ Noba Park ❚ What is the Ontake-ryu Kagura Festival? The "Ontake Kagura" transmitted to "Kiyokawa" is said to be a kagura that occurred at the same time as the founding of Ontake Shrine in Hotokugen (1449). 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, and many Kagura fans are Fascination by the magnificent and 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250924event-kiyokawa/...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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