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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On August 22, 2026, the 8th Bungo Buono Station Front Marche was held in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
The venue featured various stalls offering light snacks such as shaved ice and sweets, as well as drinks like juice and coffee. Additionally, there were lottery draws, free tuk-tuk rides, and a light truck sauna, making it a bustling event from evening until night. The stage showcased a variety of performances including children's taiko drumming, ukulele, kagura, hula, and kids' dance, culminating in a lively lottery and mochi throwing that drew cheers from all around the venue. A heartfelt thank you to all the vendors, performers, and attendees.
■■Access to the center of Bungoono City from 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 and 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour and 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture
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Introducing tourist attractions and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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Tracing the River Town from Inukai Port: Ono River SUP Geo Tour
❚ Held on September 13, 2023
In the nature-rich Ono River in Inukai Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, the "Tracing the River Town from Inukai Port: Ono River SUP Geo Tour" will take place.
This relaxed SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) tour allows you to rediscover the charm of the town from the water. Along the way, you will encounter local historical sites such as the remnants of Inukai Port, once a bustling logistics hub, and Nami-nori Jizō, highlighting the unique history of the river and life in the area. A land-based briefing will be conducted at the start of the tour, ensuring that even those new to SUP can participate with confidence. This experience is available for those in the fifth grade and above, making it a great outing for families and friends.
Why not spend a special time feeling the pleasant river breeze?
【Date】 Sunday, September 13, 2023, Gathering at 9:30 AM / Scheduled to end at 12:30 PM
【Location】 Ono River Riverside Park Parking Lot (Inukai Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture)
【Fee】 4,000 yen (to be paid at the venue)
【Eligibility】 Fifth graders and above
【Capacity】 12 participants
【Application Deadline】 Sunday, September 6, 2023
【Notes】 The event will proceed in light rain; in case of severe weather, it will be postponed to Sunday, September 27.
【Contact】 Oita Bungoono Geo Park Promotion Council (TEL: 0974-22-4089)
■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■
Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture
Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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Introducing recommended spots for tourism in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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On August 15, 2026, the 54th Asaji Summer Festival was held in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
In the evening, the Asaji Ground was filled with food stalls, followed by local kagura performances. The fireworks display lit up the night sky, drawing cheers from the audience. There was also a time for the "Asaji Ondo," where locals danced in a circle. It was a lively and warm summer night.
■■Access to the center of Bungoono City from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture■■■
Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture
Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture
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Introducing recommended spots for tourism in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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Reiwa 8 Summer Special Exhibition "Bungo-Ono's Place of Learning"
❚ Until October 4, Reiwa 8
The Reiwa 8 Summer Special Exhibition "Bungo-Ono's Place of Learning" is being held at the Bungo-Ono City Museum Geopark Museum in Mie Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture.
This exhibition allows you to explore the history of education in Bungo-Ono through historical materials carefully preserved at the museum from the Edo period to before World War II. In Reiwa 7, all elementary and junior high schools in the city became integrated schools, marking a new milestone in the community's education system. This exhibition invites you to reflect on the educational memories that have nurtured children at a time when the shape of schools is about to change significantly.
【Period】Until October 4 (Sunday), Reiwa 8
【Location】Bungo-Ono City Museum Geopark Museum (881 Uchida, Mie Town)
【Opening Hours】9 AM to 5 PM
【Closed】Mondays and holidays (September 21-23)
【Admission Fee】Free
■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■
Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture
Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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Introducing tourist attractions and recommended spots in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture
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On August 14, 2026, the Komatsu Fire Festival was held in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
This fire festival, believed to have originated in the Edo period, is a traditional event dedicated to the memorial of the village headman who fell victim to a rebellion, as well as a prayer for abundant harvests. At 7:30 PM, the flames lit up the wide fields, slowly rising and creating a unique landscape of Ogata Town.
It was a night that felt both lively and, in some way, serene.
■■Access to the center of Bungoono City from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture■■■
Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture
Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture
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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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The 33rd Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival
❚ Held on August 23, 2026
The "Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival" will take place at Sugao Stone Buddha Front Square in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
Starting with sacred rituals and Buddhist ceremonies in the evening, the festival will be filled with exciting taiko performances, kagura, and torch throwing, creating a lively atmosphere as night falls. One of the highlights is the "Rooster Imitation Contest," inspired by local legends. Participants don handmade costumes (though costumes are not required) and showcase their unique performances imitating rooster sounds in a fun event. Enjoy the nostalgic and rich atmosphere of this fire festival at the venue.
【Date】Sunday, August 23, 2026
【Location】Sugao Stone Buddha Front Square (Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture)
【Parking】Parking is available in front of Sugao Elementary School (a free shuttle taxi will operate to the venue)
【Event Schedule】
15:00 Sacred rituals and Buddhist ceremonies
15:10 Oni Welcoming
15:20 Opening Ceremony and Mochi Throwing
15:30 Toyokai Taiko
16:00 Rooster Imitation Contest
17:00 Torch Throwing
18:00 Okubata Kagura
20:00 End
▶ Rooster Imitation Contest Participants Wanted
【Participation Fee】Free (Participation prizes available)
【Application Deadline】Thursday, August 20, 2026
【Prizes】1st place: 30,000 yen; 2nd place: 20,000 yen; 3rd place: 10,000 yen in gift certificates
【Additional Prize】Roadside Station Mie gift certificate
Applications can be made through the Sugao Regional Promotion Council
【Organizer and Contact Information】
Sugao Regional Promotion Council
TEL: 090-7455-4739
❚ What is the Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival?
It is organized by local residents to promote regional revitalization and raise awareness of the Sugao rock-carved Buddha.
The "Rooster Imitation Contest" is based on local legends. According to the legend, an oni (demon) that had settled in the area demanded, "Give me a village girl as a bride!" The troubled village chief consulted a monk, who told the oni, "If you carve five stone Buddhas into the cliff in one night, I will give you a daughter as a bride; if not, you must leave the village." Concerned villagers went to check at night and found the oni carving the fifth statue. They had the village's rooster imitation master imitate a rooster's crow, tricking the oni into thinking it was morning, causing it to flee.
■■ Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono 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
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Introducing tourist attractions and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
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Oita Bungoono Outing Information
❚ Inazumi Underwater Cave Sightseeing Boat
At the Inazumi Underwater Cave in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, you can enjoy an experience of an underwater cave and firefly river sightseeing boat.
The cave maintains a temperature of about 16°C throughout the year. A serene atmosphere allows you to leave the summer heat behind and feel the charm of the cave submerged in water. The Inazumi Underwater Cave is said to have formed over approximately 200 million years and was submerged during the great eruption of Mt. Aso around 85,000 years ago. You can slowly enjoy the depth that cannot be touched just by walking around, from the comfort of the boat. The sightseeing boat moves under the guidance of staff, taking about 10 minutes. While listening to the formation and highlights of the cave, you will explore the interior from the water's surface perspective. Why not try experiencing the quiet time spread across the bottom of the cave?
【Location】Inazumi Underwater Cave (300 Nakatsuduru, Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture)
【Fee】Sightseeing boat 2,500 yen (additional entrance fee required)
【Capacity】3 adults
【Access】About 60 minutes by car from Mera Interchange on the Ōita Expressway
About 20 minutes by car from Mie Town Station on the JR Hōhi Main Line
【Parking】Available
【Contact】Inazumi Underwater Cave TEL: 0974-26-2468
【Notes】No need to change clothes. Please check the operation status in advance on the day.
■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono 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
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Introducing recommended sightseeing spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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The 8th Bungo Buono Station Front Marche
❚ Held on August 22, 2026
Enjoy the "delicious" and "wonderful" offerings of Bungo-Ono to the fullest at this marche!
The "8th Station Front Marche" will take place at Mie Town Station Square.
The venue will feature food booths offering coffee, sweets, and light meals, as well as fun booths including a game corner, free ride experiences, and a light truck sauna. Stage events will include taiko drumming, kagura performances, hula, and kids' dance. At the end of the event, there will be a lottery and mochi throwing. Enjoy a delightful evening from summer dusk to night with food, sights, and fun at the venue.
【Date】Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, held rain or shine
*The event may be canceled in case of severe weather. Please check the event's website after 3:00 PM the day before for confirmation of the event.
【Venue】Mie Town Station Square (2998-2 Akamine, Mie Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture)
■Stage Events
5:00 PM – 5:10 PM Opening Ceremony & First Mochi Throwing
5:15 PM – 5:35 PM Saijō-ji Children's Taiko
5:40 PM – 6:00 PM ALOHA Ukulele
6:10 PM – 6:40 PM Itaizako Shinmeisha Shrine Kagura
6:50 PM – 7:10 PM Daishin Taiko
7:20 PM – 7:40 PM Ohana Hula
7:45 PM – 8:15 PM Kids Dance "ROⓂD"
8:20 PM – 8:30 PM Lottery & Closing Ceremony & Second Mochi Throwing
■Fun Booths
Night Market Corner (Game Corner)
Free Ride Experience
Light Truck Sauna (No need to bring anything)
■Venue Booths
Cafe Param
Antiques
Imo no Chikara-ya
Vintage Clothing Disco
Nikoniko Chiffon
Gochisou Kumogakure
Melissa Cafe
Nagomi Coffee
Toko's Kitchen
Pizza Buono
*Even if the stage is canceled due to rain, food booths may still operate at the venue.
■Other
Please note that the content listed may change due to unavoidable circumstances.
Parking is available at the Bungo-Ono City Chamber of Commerce, Oita Bank, and Bungo-Ono City Hall.
Due to expected congestion and full parking, we encourage the use of public transportation or walking to the venue.
For accessible parking, please speak to the staff at the venue.
■Contact Information
Bungo-Ono City Tourism Association
TEL: 0974-27-4215
■■Access from Fukuoka and Kumamoto to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■
Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka
Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita
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❚ Bungo-Ono City Museum Geopark Museum
Located in Mie Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, the "Bungo-Ono City Museum Geopark Museum" was renovated in July 2021.
This facility serves as the base for the "Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark," showcasing the landscape of Bungo-Ono, shaped by the massive eruption of Mt. Aso approximately 90,000 years ago, along with the nature, lifestyle, and culture that have developed on it, presented gently through the museum's exhibits. The displays, including drone footage and three-dimensional terrain models, are designed to be enjoyable to watch, making it a perfect place to stop by for a break along your sightseeing route. Both adults and children can discover the charm of Bungo-Ono at their own pace. It is the first spot you want to visit when you feel like learning a little more about the town.
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【Location】881 Uchida, Mie Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture
About a 40-minute drive from Oita Mera IC
【Opening Hours】9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
【Closed】Mondays, national holidays, and during the New Year holidays (December 29 - January 4)
【Admission Fee】Free
【Parking】Available
■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■
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 and 20-minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture
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Tourism in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture
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Kagura Hall Performances from August to November
In Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, there is a facility called Kagura Hall. Regular public performances of Kagura are held here.
We would like to inform you of the schedule for public performances from August to November.
【Location】Kagura Hall (810 Sunada, Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City)
【Admission Fee】General 1,200 yen / 500 yen for junior high school students and younger
(Both will increase by 500 yen on the day)
*Tickets can be reserved in advance or purchased on the day.
【Contact】Kagura Hall TEL 0974-35-2372
❚ August Public Performance
【Date】Sunday, August 16, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
【Performing Groups】Asakusa-ryu Matsuo Kagura, Okakura Kagura Society
【Reservation Start Date】From June 16, 2026
❚ August Independent Performance
【Date】Sunday, August 22, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
【Performing Groups】Taketa High School Gagyu Kagura Aikōkai Club, Yufu High School Local Performing Arts Club
【Reservation Start Date】From June 22, 2026
【Admission Fee】General 800 yen, 500 yen for junior high school students and younger (same price for advance and day of)
❚ September Public Performance
【Date】Sunday, September 20, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
【Performing Groups】Asakusa Inuyama Kagurasha Troupe, Shonai Baru Kagura Preservation Society
【Reservation Start Date】From July 20, 2026
❚ October Public Performance
【Date】Sunday, October 18, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
【Performing Groups】Shibayama Riraku, an affiliated organization of Shibayama Hachimansha Shrine, Takenaka Kagura Preservation Society
【Reservation Start Date】From August 18, 2026
❚ November Public Performance
【Date】Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
【Performing Groups】Ontake Kagura
【Reservation Start Date】From September 15, 2026
For more details, please check the "Kagura Hall" website.
■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■
About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture
About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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