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Bungo-Ono City, which is the only city in Kyushu that has been recognized as both a "Japan Geopark" and a "UNESCO Eco Park", has a vast Nature landscape Unfolds where you can enjoy Seasonal Nature.

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.

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Oita Bungo-Ono Tourism Association posted.

Sep. 6, 2024

[Image1]Harajiri FallsHarajiri Falls, located in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, is on

Harajiri Falls
Harajiri Falls, located in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, is one of Bungoono City’s signature tourist attractions.

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Aug. 29, 2024

[Image1]Sugao Stone Buddha Fire FestivalThis festival takes place in August in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita

[Image2]Sugao Stone Buddha Fire FestivalThis festival takes place in August in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita

[Image3]Sugao Stone Buddha Fire FestivalThis festival takes place in August in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita

[Image4]Sugao Stone Buddha Fire FestivalThis festival takes place in August in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita

[Image5]Sugao Stone Buddha Fire FestivalThis festival takes place in August in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita

[Image6]Sugao Stone Buddha Fire FestivalThis festival takes place in August in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita

[Image7]Sugao Stone Buddha Fire FestivalThis festival takes place in August in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita

Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival
This festival takes place in August in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.
Organized mainly by local residents, it is not large in scale but offers a warm, heartfelt atmosphere.

The festival begins with Shinto and Buddhist rites.
According to legend, the Sugao cliff-carved Buddha statues were carved by an oni (demon), and to thank the oni everyone invites an oni to appear at the festival, where the organizers present it with a letter of appreciation.
In the rooster-crowing imitation contest inspired by the legend, participants perform their own impersonations of a rooster’s crow, filling the venue with smiles.

On stage, the vigorous drumming of Toyukai and traditional kagura dances take place.
In the latter half of the festival, a torch-throwing ritual called 松明投げ (taimatsu-nage) lights a roughly 3-meter-tall pillar pine by tossing burning torches up into it from below, and many children take on the challenge.

■■■ What the Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival Is
Local residents hold the festival to revitalize the area and raise awareness of the Sugao cliff-carved Buddhas.
The rooster-crowing imitation contest stems from a local legend. In the tale, an oni that settled in the area caused trouble and demanded, “Give me the village maiden as my bride!” The troubled village headman consulted a monk, who told the oni, “If you carve five stone Buddhas into the cliff in one night, you may take the girl as your bride; if you fail, leave the village.” Worried villagers checked at night and found the oni carving the fifth statue. They had the village’s rooster imitation expert mimic a rooster’s crow, tricking the oni into thinking morning had arrived, whereupon it fled.

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Oita Bungo-Ono Tourism Association posted.

Aug. 22, 2024 (edited)

[Image1]Kawakami GorgeKawakami Gorge lies deep in the mountains of Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefectur

[Image2]Kawakami GorgeKawakami Gorge lies deep in the mountains of Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefectur

[Image3]Kawakami GorgeKawakami Gorge lies deep in the mountains of Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefectur

[Image4]Kawakami GorgeKawakami Gorge lies deep in the mountains of Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefectur

[Image5]Kawakami GorgeKawakami Gorge lies deep in the mountains of Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefectur

Kawakami Gorge
Kawakami Gorge lies deep in the mountains of Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.

The gorge forms the uppermost reaches of the clear Okudake River, flowing from the ridgelines of the Sobo–Katamuki mountain range.
The deep green of the forest, the white of large granite boulders, and the water running between them create a striking contrast.
Although tucked deep in the mountains, you can enjoy a proper hike or simply walk along the gorge in summer to take in the rich natural forest; it feels cool even in summer. Be careful: the riverbed is slippery.

Near Kawakami Gorge is LAMP Bungoono, an accommodation converted from a closed elementary school, where you can also enjoy a Finnish-style sauna.

Location: Obeira Mine, Ogata Town, Bungoono City
It is about a 50-minute drive from the center of Ogata Town, Bungoono City.

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Oita Bungo-Ono Tourism Association posted.

Aug. 20, 2024

[Image1]Kawakami GorgeKawakami Gorge is a ravine deep in the mountains of Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Pr

Kawakami Gorge
Kawakami Gorge is a ravine deep in the mountains of Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.
It lies about a 50-minute drive from the center of Ogata Town in Bungoono City.

Kawakami Gorge sits at the headwaters of the clear Oku-dake River, where the blue, crystalline stream and frothing white rapids create a strikingly beautiful scene. Walking along the gorge lets you enjoy the rich natural forest, and the area feels cool even in summer.

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Oita Bungo-Ono Tourism Association posted.

Aug. 18, 2024

[Image1]Kodai Fire FestivalThe Kodai Fire Festival takes place every year on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoo

[Image2]Kodai Fire FestivalThe Kodai Fire Festival takes place every year on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoo

[Image3]Kodai Fire FestivalThe Kodai Fire Festival takes place every year on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoo

[Image4]Kodai Fire FestivalThe Kodai Fire Festival takes place every year on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoo

[Image5]Kodai Fire FestivalThe Kodai Fire Festival takes place every year on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoo

[Image6]Kodai Fire FestivalThe Kodai Fire Festival takes place every year on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoo

[Image7]Kodai Fire FestivalThe Kodai Fire Festival takes place every year on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoo

[Image8]Kodai Fire FestivalThe Kodai Fire Festival takes place every year on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoo

Kodai Fire Festival

The Kodai Fire Festival takes place every year on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.

This traditional event has been passed down since the Edo period.
Its origins are unclear, but it is said to have begun as a Bon memorial service, a ritual to drive away pests and pray for a bountiful rice harvest, or as a memorial for victims of an uprising that occurred during the Edo period.

On the day of the festival, local residents prepare small torches called kodai in the rice fields across the Ogata Plain, starting around Harajiri Falls.
At night, when about 10,000 kodai are lit all at once, their lights rise up from around Harajiri Falls across the Ogata Plain.
The scene is exceptionally dreamlike.

Some districts in Ogata Town create torii gates, stone bridges, and other features using kodai, creating a stunning competition of beauty.

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Oita Bungo-Ono Tourism Association posted.

Aug. 16, 2024

[Image1]The Kodai Torch Fire Festival will take place on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefec

The Kodai Torch Fire Festival will take place on August 14 in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.
This traditional event has been passed down since the Edo period.
At night, when the Kodai torches are lit all at once, their lights rise like a dream around Harajiri Falls and across the Ogata Plain.

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Oita Bungo-Ono Tourism Association posted.

Aug. 13, 2024

[Image1]Chinda Falls (Chinda no Taki) – Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungoono CityChinda Falls consists of the m

[Image2]Chinda Falls (Chinda no Taki) – Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungoono CityChinda Falls consists of the m

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Chinda Falls (Chinda no Taki) – Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungoono City

Chinda Falls consists of the male fall on the main stream of the Ono River and the female fall on the Hirai River, a tributary. The male fall measures about 100 m across and 20 m high, while the female fall is about 10 m across and 18 m high.
The rocks that form Chinda Falls were deposited by the pyroclastic flows from the great eruption of Mount Aso approximately 90,000 years ago.

The site is also famous because Sesshū, the ink-painting master active during the Muromachi period, visited and painted “Chinda Waterfall.”
Near the falls lie the remains of an old hydroelectric power station built in the Meiji era.

Location: Yata, Onocho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
Parking available

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Oita Bungo-Ono Tourism Association posted.

Aug. 12, 2024

[Image1]Chinda Falls in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, KyushuThe falls consist of the male fall, which span

Chinda Falls in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu

The falls consist of the male fall, which spans the main course of the Ono River, and the female fall on the Hirai River, a tributary. The photograph shows the male fall. Its roughly 100 m width and 20 m height create an impressive flow.

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Aug. 8, 2024

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From now on, we will be introducing the many charms of Bungoono City in Oita Prefecture on Cool Japan Video, so please stay tuned!

◆◆◆ What is Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
Bungoono City in Oita Prefecture lies in the southern part of Oita Prefecture and offers abundant scenic nature and historic sites.
Bungoono City was formed in 2005 by merging five towns and two villages (Mie Town, Kiyokawamura, Ogata Town, Asaji Town, Oonocho, Chitose Village, and Inukai Town), and it now has a population of about 32,000.
Bungoono City is the only place in Kyushu designated both a Japan Geopark and a UNESCO Eco Park, with vast natural landscapes to enjoy through all four seasons.
In recent years the city has also developed excellent sauna facilities, making it an ideal place to relax.

◆◆◆ Access to Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
◇ Oita Airport – Access to Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
You can reach Bungoono City from Oita Airport by car or public transport.

By car: It takes about one and a half hours by car from Oita Airport to Bungoono City using toll roads.
You will pass beautiful mountains and rural scenery along the way.

By train: From Oita Airport, take the airport bus to Oita Station in about one hour, then transfer to the JR Hohi Main Line and ride about one hour to Mie Town Station, the central station of Bungoono City.

◆◆◆ Bungoono City — The Sauna Town
Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture has recently gained attention as a “sauna town.”
The area has a long history of stone bath culture and a tradition of enjoying steam baths, so the city has declared itself a “sauna town,” using its great outdoors to develop outdoor saunas as a tourist resource.
Bungoono City’s saunas provide a relaxing natural setting where visitors can enjoy restorative moments.
Local-themed sauna events are held regularly, making the city an attractive destination for sauna enthusiasts.

◆◆◆ Popular sightseeing spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
◇ Harajiri Falls
Harajiri Falls, called the “Niagara of the East,” is a magnificent waterfall and a signature sight of Bungoono City.
This waterfall is about 120 meters wide and 20 meters high, and its seasonal scenery draws many visitors.
In particular, the fresh green season offers a spectacular view where the falls and surrounding nature blend beautifully.

◇ Inazumi Underwater Cave
Inazumi Underwater Cave is a rare underwater limestone cave.
A cave formed in the Paleozoic era about 300 million years ago sank underwater during the massive Aso volcanic eruption 300,000 years ago, becoming an underwater cave.
Inside the cave, over 1,000 meters long, you can find stunning stalactites and flowing underground water that create a mystical landscape.
Visitors can explore the cave on guided tours and enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving in Japan’s top underwater cave.

◇ Chinda Falls
Chinda Falls is a beautiful waterfall with a drop of about 20 meters, surrounded by rich natural scenery.
It is one of the geosites of the Bungoono Geopark and is designated as a nationally registered monument.
You can also see the remains of a power plant built in the Meiji era.

◇ Yusaku Park
Yusaku Park is a vast park famous for its autumn foliage.
In autumn, more than 500 maple and Japanese maple trees planted around the shinji pond turn red and yellow, attracting many visitors.
On weekends and holidays during the foliage season, the autumn leaves are illuminated for a magical atmosphere.

◆◆◆ Roadside Stations and Satonomes in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
There are five roadside stations in Bungoono City.
A tour of these roadside stations is a great way to explore the area.

◇ Roadside Station Mie
From here you can enjoy the renowned Enaido no Kei scenic view in Mie Town.
The product center offers fresh local vegetables and specialty products.

◇ Roadside Station Kiyokawa
You’ll find affordable fresh vegetables and heartfelt handmade processed goods from producers.
This is also the hometown of the intangible folk cultural property Mitake Kagura.

◇ Roadside Station Harajiri no Taki
This roadside station adjoins Harajiri Falls, one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls.
It’s conveniently located for visitors touring Bungoono City.

◇ Roadside Station Asaji
Nanohana Oborozuki Kan is a very distinctive log-built structure.
Restaurant Fukujuso serves exquisite dishes featuring the local specialty Bungo-Asaji beef.

◇ Roadside Station Ono
Set within the great nature of Bungoono City, this roadside station offers plenty of fresh vegetables and local specialties to enjoy.

◆◆◆ Events and festivals in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
◇ Tulip Festa
Held every spring, this festival features 300,000 vibrant tulips in 100 varieties blooming around Harajiri Falls.

◇ Kodai Torch Fire Festival
The Kodai torch fire festival is a traditional event held each August during the Obon season and is a local summer highlight.
The vast Ogata Plain fills with the glow of many torches.

◇ Bungo Inukai Fireworks Festival
This historic and traditional fireworks festival takes place in Inukai, the birthplace of Bungo fireworks.

◇ Mitake-style Kagura Festival
In Bungoono City, where many performing arts have been handed down, local Mitake Kagura and kagura from other regions perform together.
Mitake Kagura is said to have begun around the same time as the founding of Mitake Shrine and stands as one of Oita Prefecture’s representative kagura. In 2007 it became the first kagura in Oita Prefecture to be designated a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and has received high praise outside the prefecture as well.

◇ Megurukura — Bungoono Brewery Tour
This event is a joint brewery opening of the city’s four breweries, where you can drink delicious sake and shochu and enjoy the scenery of Bungoono for a luxurious day.
Bungoono City has two sake breweries and two shochu distilleries.
Rich water from the surrounding mountains nurtures the rice and barley, and these high-quality ingredients allow the four breweries to produce outstanding drinks.

◆◆◆ Tourist information for Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
Bungoono City is a charming destination with beautiful natural scenery and a rich history.
Enjoy the city’s attractions throughout the changing seasons and savor all that Bungoono City has to offer.

We will continue sharing recommended information about Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, so please follow us!

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Bungo-Ono City, which is the only city in Kyushu that has been recognized as both a "Japan Geopark" and a "UNESCO Eco Park", has a vast Nature landscape Unfolds where you can enjoy Seasonal Nature.

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.

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Harajiri Falls Harajiri Falls, located in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, is one of Bungoono City’s signature tourist attractions.

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Chinda Falls in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu The falls consist of the male fall, which spans the main course of the Ono River, and the female fall on the Hirai River, a tributary. The photograph shows the male fall. Its roughly 100 m width and 20 m height create an impressive flow.

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Harajiri Falls
Harajiri Falls, located in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, is one of Bungoono City’s signature tourist attractions.

Chinda Falls in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu

The falls consist of the male fall, which spans the main course of the Ono River, and the female fall on the Hirai River, a tributary. The photograph shows the male fall. Its roughly 100 m width and 20 m height create an impressive flow.