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!