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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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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The 33rd Bungo-ono Dondoyaki
The 33rd Bungo-ono Dondoyaki will be held in Oonocho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
The sight of the roughly 20-meter-tall bamboo “dondo” blazing into the sky is spectacular.
Pray for health and safety in the dondoyaki fire and welcome a good year.
Date and Time: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 4:30 PM–9:00 PM (held in light rain)
Location: Bungo-ono City Ohno General Athletic Park (Second Parking Area)
Admission: Free
Parking: Available
Program
Master of ceremonies: hometown ambassador Akiteru Fujimura.
4:30 PM–5:00 PM Opening ceremony
5:00 PM–5:30 PM Shinto ritual
5:30 PM–7:00 PM Shonai Children’s Kagura (Yufu City)
7:00 PM–7:40 PM Hoyukai Taiko Drums (Bungoono City)
7:40 PM–8:00 PM Dondo lighting ceremony preparations
8:00 PM Lighting of the dondo and fireworks by Ikushima Hanabi
9:00 PM Closing ceremony
*Event details are subject to change without notice.
*Please bring New Year’s decorations such as shimekazari and talismans to the venue on the day of the event between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Items cannot be accepted in advance.
What is dondoyaki
Dondoyaki is a midwinter festival held around January 15 (Little New Year), when households bring New Year’s pine decorations, shimenawa ropes, kakizome calligraphy and other items to be piled up and burned in a communal fire. This fire festival is a New Year tradition across Japan.
Organizer / Event Inquiries
Onocho Dondoyaki Executive Committee (Bungoono City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division, Ohno Branch)
TEL 0974-34-2234
Access from Fukuoka, Kumamoto and other prefectures to central Bungoono City
From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about 3 hours by car
From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about 2 hours by car
From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about 1 hour 20 minutes by car
From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about 1 hour 20 minutes by car
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Chinda Falls Waterfall Resumes Flow
Chinda Falls had been dry since late October 2025 due to construction, but the work finished ahead of schedule and the waterfall has resumed flowing from December 24, 2025.
Location: Yada, Oonocho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
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15th Bungo‑Ono Megurakura
❚ Held on March 14, 2026
The 15th Bungo‑Ono Megurakura will take place in Bungo‑Ono City, Oita Prefecture.
Megurakura (巡蔵, literally “visiting breweries”) is an event that guides visitors around the city’s historic breweries to enjoy their signature sake, shochu, craft beer, and local gourmet food.
While taking in the scenery of Bungo‑Ono City, please enjoy touring the breweries.
Date and Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
Location: Various venues across Bungo‑Ono City
▶ Participating breweries for the 15th Bungo‑Ono Megurakura: Hamashima Sake Brewery, Muretsuru Sake Brewery, Fujii Brewery
■ Megurakura tickets on sale now
Ticket Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)
▶ Limited first-come, first-served offer: comes with a special guinomi (small drinking cup)
※ Guinomi are available while supplies last.
▶ Ticket sales locations
Hamashima Sake Brewery TEL 0974-42-2216
Muretsuru Sake Brewery TEL 0974-72-0101
Fujii Brewery TEL 0974-37-2016
Bungo‑Ono City Tourism Association TEL 0974-27-4215
■ How to enjoy Megurakura
On the day of Megurakura, each brewery opens from 9:30 AM. You may start your tour at any venue. A Megurakura ticket is required for tastings at each brewery.
Present your Megurakura ticket at each brewery to taste the beverages they offer. When a brewery finishes offering tastings, staff will mark your ticket at that brewery’s section. Additional tastings will incur extra charges.
※ We cannot reissue, exchange, or refund tickets that are damaged, lost, unused, or forgotten.
■ Shuttle bus information for the day of Megurakura
Shuttle buses will operate on the day of Megurakura. A Megurakura ticket is required to board the shuttle.
A shuttle bus runs between JR Miemachi Station and the various venues at roughly 30–40 minute intervals. You may board or disembark at any stop.
※ Please show your ticket to staff when boarding.
■ Inquiries about the Megurakura event
Bungo Ono City Hall, Commerce and Tourism Division TEL 0974-22-1117
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By car from JR hakata station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about 3 hours
By car from JR kumamoto station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about 2 hours
By car from JR beppu station, Oita Prefecture: about 1 hour 20 minutes
By car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about 1 hour 20 minutes
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Shoshun Mai Hatsu Dedication Ontake Kagura
❚ Held on January 3, 2026
“Shoshun Mai Hatsu Dedication Ontake Kagura” will be held at Kagura Hall in Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
The New Year performance takes place on the Kagura Hiroba in front of Kagura Hall. Admission is free.
Please invite your family and friends and join us.
[Date and Time] Saturday, January 3, 2026, 11:30–15:00 (doors open at 11:00)
[Venue] Kagura Hall, Kagura Hiroba (outdoors; seating mats will be laid)
*This event will be held outdoors. Please prepare your own cold-weather gear and seating (zabuton cushions, lap blankets, chairs, etc.).
*In case of rain, the event will move to the Kagura Hall multipurpose hall (straw mats will cover the entire floor).
[Admission] Free
[Performing Group] Ontake Kagura
Program
Kamitsugu
Tsunobari
Gokokumai
Kamikai
Yakumoharai
Oogami
Organizer / Event Inquiries
Kagura Hall TEL 0974-35-2372
Access from Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and other areas 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 JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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Illuminations at Chitose Hanahiroba
Illuminations are on display at Chitose Hanahiroba in Chitosemachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
Various illuminations, including gourd lanterns, have been installed.
This year the display has expanded to 150,000 lights. The illuminations created by local residents make Chitosemachi sparkle at night.
The Chitose Hanahiroba illuminations run until February 1, 2026, so if you haven't seen them yet, why not take a look?
Date and Time: Sunday, November 30, 2025 – Sunday, February 1, 2026
Lighting hours: 5:30 PM–9:00 PM
*Lighting start times may vary depending on sunset.
Location: Chitose Hanahiroba (906-1 Shimoyama, Chitosemachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture)
Admission: Free
Parking: Available (a 100-yen cooperation fee is requested)
Admission is free to enjoy, but a parking cooperation fee is requested to help with upkeep and management.
■■ Access from Fukuoka Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture and beyond 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
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The Hyotan Festival was held on December 7, 2025, in Chitose-cho, Bungo-Ōno City, Oita Prefecture.
Although the festival is properly called the "Shimotsuki Festival," it is commonly known as the "Hyotan Festival," named after the central ceremonial figure, Hyotan-sama.
This festival has been handed down for more than 800 years in the Takahata and Shibayama districts of Chitose-cho around Shibayama Hachiman Shrine in Bungo-Ōno City.
Hyotan-sama, wearing a long gourd on the head, a large *miki*-filled (sacred sake) gourd suspended from the shoulder, and large straw sandals (*waraji*), is accompanied by a divine horse and lion dancers. Hyotan-sama parades along the approach to the shrine to the calls of "yoisho, yoisho." Hyotan-sama dispenses *miki* from the shoulder-hung gourd to people along the route, praying for good health, protection from illness, and a bountiful harvest.
In addition to the procession, lion dances and *kagura* (Shinto ritual dances) are performed.
■■Access to central Bungo-Ōno City from Fukuoka, Kumamoto, etc.■■
From JR Hakata Station (Fukuoka): about a 3-hour drive.
From JR Kumamoto Station (Kumamoto): about a 2-hour drive.
From JR Beppu Station (Oita): about a 1-hour 20-minute drive.
From JR Yufuin Station (Oita): about a 1-hour 20-minute drive.
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Ogata Sanja Kawagoe Shimatsuri was held
On December 6, 2025, the Ogata Sanja Kawagoe Shimatsuri took place around Harajiri Falls in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
The Kawagoe Shimatsuri is an annual festival when the deities of the three Ogata shrines (Ichinomiya, Ninomiya, and Sannomiya) come together.
The portable shrine from Ichinomiya Shrine and the portable shrine from Sannomiya Shrine gather at Ninomiya Shrine.
The event was shortened from two days to one this year. Despite challenges such as a shortage of people to carry the mikoshi, the organizers’ determination to keep the festival alive has preserved the tradition.
At night, young men wearing traditional loincloths carry the Sannomiya mikoshi through the cold river, guided by torchlight. Their calls of “Essa hoisa” echo as they pass through the torii above the falls and wade across the river, creating a breathtaking spectacle.
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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 JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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Illuminations are lit at JR Miemachi Station
❚ Held from December 5, 2025 to January 31, 2026
Illuminations are on display at JR Miemachi Station in Mie-machi, Bungo-ono City, Oita Prefecture, organized by the Mie Branch of Bungo-ono City Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The lights glitter and lend a festive glow to Miemachi Station.
Why not visit Miemachi Station this winter?
Date and Time: Friday, December 5, 2025–Saturday, January 31, 2026
Location: JR Miemachi Station (2930 Akamine, Mie-machi, Bungo-ono City, Oita Prefecture)
Lighting Hours: 5:00 PM–1:00 AM (next day)
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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 JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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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.
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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.
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