In recent years, the Sauna facilities has been enriched and it is the perfect place to spend a relaxing moment.
Please spend a healing time in the Sauna in the Nature of Bungo-Ono City.
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.
We will send out recommendations for Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, so please follow us!
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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(【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".
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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
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Updated on September 22, 2025
The 5,000 Stone Festival was canceled on the day of the festival due to the high probability of bad weather.
We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to it, but we ask for your understanding.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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