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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Kiyokawa “Aya” Hōshōji in Autumn
❚ Held November 8–15, 2025
Hōshōji in Kiyokawa, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, will feature a light-up display.
Hōshōji is a venerable temple with over 800 years of history.
Known as “Aya no Hōshōji” or “Hōshōji in Autumn,” the temple erupts in vivid colors during the maple season.
During the event, local residents will illuminate the temple, enchanting visitors with a dreamlike atmosphere.
[Event Period] Saturday, November 8–Saturday, November 15, 2025
▶ Lights on from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (scheduled)
[Location] Hōshōji (1639 Udae, Kiyokawa Town, Bungoono City)
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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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The 44th Yusaku Tourism Autumn Leaves Festival
❚ Held from November 3 to 24, 2025
Why not visit Bungo-Ono this autumn?
The Yusaku Tourism Autumn Leaves Festival takes place at Yusaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City.
Enjoy the beautiful autumn foliage.
During the festival, there will be light-ups, a night kagura (Shinto dance) event, and sales of kusa-mochi and other treats.
[Period] Saturday, November 3, 2025 (national holiday) to Monday, November 24, 2025 (national holiday)
[Location] Yusaku Park (Ageozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City)
[Parking] Available
■ Light-up
[Dates] November 7 (Fri), 8 (Sat), 14 (Fri), 16 (Sun), 21 (Fri), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun)
[Time] From sunset until 9:00 PM
■ Yusaku Night Kagura — Suikyō (Water Mirror)
[Date and Time] Saturday, November 15, 2025, 3:45 PM–8:00 PM
※In case of rain, postponed to the following day
[Location] Special floating stage on the Shinji Pond at Yusaku Park
Access 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 JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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Notice of Suspension of Waterfall Flow at Shinda Falls
The flow at Shinda Falls in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture will be stopped due to construction work.
Please be aware of this when planning travel or tours.
[Period of Flow Suspension] Late October 2025 to late January 2026
*The suspension period may change depending on rainfall and work progress.
[Location] Yata, Ono-machi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
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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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Kyushu Olle Oku-Bungo Course Autumn Olle Fair
❚ Held on November 8, 2025
The Kyushu Olle Oku-Bungo Course will host the “Autumn Olle Fair.”
You can enjoy walking the Oku-Bungo course while visiting famed autumn foliage spots. Why not take a walk through Oku-Bungo in autumn?
[Date and Time] Saturday, November 8, 2025 (will be held rain or shine)
[Meeting Place] In front of JR Asaji Station (Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture)
▶ Registration time / 8:30–9:30
*An opening ceremony is scheduled for 8:40. After the ceremony, participants who have completed registration will depart in order.
[Participation Fee]
Please pay the participation fee in cash on the day at the site.
▶ Junior high school students and older / ¥2,000, Elementary school students and younger / ¥1,000
*Included in the fee / lunch, admission ticket to Oka Castle, hot spring bathing ticket, participation souvenir (original towel), and kabosu juice
[Application Period] Friday, September 12, 2025 – Friday, October 31, 2025
*Capacity / 200 people
[Parking]
If parking at the start point
On the day of the Olle Fair, please use the former Bungoono City Asaji Branch parking lot (free, about a 1-minute walk to Asaji Station).
*The paid parking lot next to Asaji Station cannot be used on the day.
*For boarding and alighting by large buses, please use the JA Agricultural Cooperative parking lot. Bus parking is available at Bungotakeda Station front parking lot.
If parking at the goal point
▶ Paid parking “Bungotakeda Station Front” ¥300 per day
▶ Free parking “Taketa City Hall” (about a 10-minute walk to Bungotakeda Station)
*If the Bungotakeda Station front parking lot is full, please use the Taketa City Hall parking lot.
[From Bungotakeda Station to Taketa City Hall: by car 3 minutes, 1 km (10-minute walk)]
*Large buses should use the Bungotakeda Station front bus-only parking lot (free).
[Contact]
Bungoono City Hall, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division
TEL 0974-22-1117
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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 beppu station, Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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Ennaido View
The view called "Ennaido View" can be seen from Roadside Station Mie in Miecho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
The sunset here is also very beautiful.
At this time of year, the setting sun, the sun, and the Onogawa River align almost in a straight line, creating a path of light on the river and producing a magical atmosphere.
▶Photograph taken/Around 17:45 on October 1, 2025
▶Location/Roadside Station Mie (2791-1 Miyano, Miecho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture)
About a 30-minute drive from Oita Mera IC
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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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The 33rd Bungoono City Amateur Art Exhibition
An amateur art exhibition is being held at the Fumio Asakura Memorial Museum in Asaji, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.
The show displays works by art enthusiasts aged high school and above who live in the prefecture and enjoy art as a hobby, either individually or in circles.
In addition to prize-winning pieces, all submitted works are on display at the venue, so please take a look.
[Period] Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Sunday, October 19, 2025
[Venue] Fumio Asakura Memorial Cultural Hall (Asaji, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture)
[Opening Hours] 10:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30)
*On October 19, open until 12:00
[Closed] Mondays (when Monday is a public holiday, closed the next weekday)
[Admission] Adults 200 yen, elementary/middle/high school students free
*Free for visitors to the Fumio Asakura Memorial Museum
*Free for people with physical disability certificates, rehabilitation certificates, or mental disability health and welfare certificates and one caregiver each
[Organizer] Bungoono City (Fumio Asakura Memorial Museum)
[Inquiries]
Fumio Asakura Memorial Museum (direct) 0974-72-1300
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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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(The 38th Ontake-style Kagura Tournament) ❚ Held on October 26, 2025
The 38th Ontake-style Kagura Tournament will be held at Kagura no Sato Nobaba Park in Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
Food and drink stalls will be available at the venue.
Come and see the brave and splendid Kagura dances.
[Date and Time] Sunday, October 26, 2025, performances start at 8:30 AM (scheduled)
[Venue] Kagura no Sato Nobaba Park (Udae, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture)
[Performing Groups]
Ogata Sansha Kagura Preservation Society (Ogata, Bungoono City)
Takenaka Kagura Preservation Society (Shonai, Yufu City)
Miyama-style Asaji Kagura Preservation Society (Asaji, Bungoono City)
Yokobori Iwato Kagura Preservation Society (Namino, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture)
Kiyokawa Children's Kagura Preservation Society (Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City)
Ontake Kagura (Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City)
[Admission Fee]
Please pay at the venue entrance on the day.
▶ Junior high school students and older: 500 yen (unreserved seating)
※ Please refrain from reserving spots before the day of the event.
[Access to the Venue]
Parking near the venue is limited.
A shuttle bus will run from JR Bungoo-Kiyokawa Station on the day, so please use it.
[Shuttle Bus (Free)] Runs round-trip between JR Bungoo-Kiyokawa Station and the venue
JR Bungoo-Kiyokawa Station → via Kagura Hall (parking available) → Nobaba Park
❚ What is the Ontake-style Kagura Tournament?
The "Ontake Kagura" passed down in Kiyokawa is said to have begun in Houtoku 1 (1449), at the same time as the founding of Ontake Shrine.
This tradition has been handed down for many years, and Kagura in this lineage has spread across Ono, Nyu, the southern part of the prefecture, and as far as the Aso region. In 2007 it was designated a national Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
We have held the Ontake-style Kagura Tournament since 1988 to reexamine this regional culture of Kagura born from Kiyokawa's local environment and to promote regional revitalization through Kagura.
This event brings together the traditional cultures of each area. Centered on Ontake Kagura, the brave and splendid dances and the elegant performances by the Kiyokawa Children's Kagura Preservation Society, which carries the Ontake tradition forward, captivate many Kagura fans.
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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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Updated September 22, 2025
The Gosenkoku Festival has been canceled due to a high likelihood of severe weather on the day of the event.
We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to it and ask for your understanding.
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Bat Waterfall
Bat Waterfall in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, spans about 120 meters in width and about 10 meters in height. When viewed from above, the shape of the cliff is said to resemble a bat spreading its wings, which is how the waterfall got its name.
You can see the whole waterfall from the Bat Waterfall Observation Deck.
This waterfall lies on the main stream of the Ono River. In the Meiji era, workers built a bypass canal around the falls and a chute-like slide to move boats up and down so cargo could be transported by boat along the Ono River. The remains of this waterway construction are a highly valuable heritage site and have been designated an Oita Prefecture historic site as the "Bat Waterfall Boat Route Ruins."
Location: Between Kusabukano in Ogata Town and Kamiozuka in Asaji Town, Bungoono City
About a 50-minute drive from Oita Mera IC
About a 12-minute drive from JR Ogata Station
*The road to the Bat Waterfall Observation Deck includes some very narrow sections, so please drive with great care.*
Access 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 JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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The 57th Bungoono City Ogata Town Gosenkoku Festival
❚ Held on September 23, 2025
The Gosenkoku Festival will take place in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
Gosenkoku Festival is the town’s autumn festival held at various shrines in Ogata to celebrate the harvest of crops.
The portable shrines from across Ogata gather in one place for this grand joint festival, held every year on the Autumnal Equinox.
At the venue, Ogata Elementary School ground, the town’s portable shrines line up while lion dances, white bear performances, and kagura dances are dedicated.
Come see the rare lion dances and white bear performances that are not often seen.
[Date and Time] Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (national holiday)
[Location] Ogata Elementary School Ground (Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture)
The event may be canceled or modified depending on the weather and other conditions.
[Program]
10:00 Lion dance, white bear performance, and placement of portable shrines
11:30 Miyuki-sai (procession festival)
12:00 Ogata Children’s Taiko Drums; Okudake-style Kamihata Lion Dance Club
12:30 Ogata Three-Shrine Kagura; Ogata Children’s Kagura
16:00 Kango-sai (returning shrine festival)
16:20 Lion dance and white bear performance
17:15 Return of the portable shrines
*Start times may vary depending on circumstances.
▶ Concurrent Event
13:30– Children’s portable shrine parade (elementary school students may join freely)
[Organizer / Inquiries]
Gosenkoku Festival Executive Committee Office, Ogata Branch Phone: 0974-42-2111
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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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