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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Fukoji Hydrangeas
❚ Bloom status as of June 24, 2025
Fukoji sits in Asaji Town, Bungoono City. It is also famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot.
Overall, the hydrangeas have just passed their peak.
Some of the earlier flowers have begun to wither.
This year there are fewer blooms than usual, but the later-blooming flowers are beautifully open.
We will report on the bloom status as it changes.
Location: Kamiotsuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
Access: about a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station
Parking: available (free)
Restrooms: available
❚ Fukoji
The cliff-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its pedestal, measures about 11 meters tall, making it one of Japan’s largest cliff Buddhas. The central, enormous figure is Fudo Myoo, the Immovable Wisdom King. Fudo Myoo normally appears fierce, with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have rounded its features into a gentle, softened face. Though large, this Fudo Myoo has a very approachable presence.
Fukoji is also known as “Hydrangea Temple” because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season you can see numerous hydrangea blooms together with the cliff Buddha.
The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local residents.
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From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive
From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive
From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive
From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive
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Introducing tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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Fukkoji Hydrangeas
❚ Bloom Update as of June 20, 2025
Fukkoji Temple sits in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot.
The hydrangeas are now just past their peak viewing period.
This year there are fewer blooms than usual, but they are blooming beautifully.
Temperatures exceeded 30°C several days this week, so some hydrangeas look tired, but the later-blooming ones are flourishing.
We will keep posting bloom updates.
Location: Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
Access: About 10 minutes by car from JR Asaji Station
Parking: Available (free)
Restrooms: Available
❚ Fukkoji Temple
The bas-relief Buddha carved into the temple grounds, including its pedestal, stands about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest cliff carvings. The central colossal figure is Fudo Myoo (the Immovable Wisdom King). Fudo Myoo normally appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have rounded his features into a gentle face. Despite his size, this Fudo Myoo has a very approachable presence.
Fukkoji is also known as “Hydrangea Temple” because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season you can see many hydrangea blooms alongside the bas-relief Buddha.
The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local community.
■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono 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 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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Fukoji Hydrangeas
❚ Bloom Report as of June 16, 2025
Fukoji sits in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot.
The hydrangeas are currently at their best.
This year there are fewer flowers than usual, but each one blooms beautifully.
Some of the earliest blossoms have begun to wither slightly.
We will update the bloom status as it changes.
Location: Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
Access: About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station
Parking: Available (free)
Restrooms: Available
❚ Fukoji
The cliff-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its base, stands about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest cliff Buddhas. The central, giant figure is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo usually appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have softened this cliff Buddha’s features into a gentle, rounded face. Although large, the Fudo Myoo here has a very approachable presence.
Fukoji is also called “Hydrangea Temple” for good reason, with many hydrangeas planted around the grounds. During the rainy season, visitors can see numerous hydrangea blooms alongside the cliff Buddha.
The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local community.
■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono City ■■■
From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive
From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive
From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive
From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive
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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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Fukoji Temple Hydrangeas
❚ Bloom Status as of June 13, 2025
Fukoji Temple stands in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. It is famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot.
The hydrangeas are currently about 70–80% in bloom. They should reach peak bloom this weekend.
This year there are fewer flowers than usual, but each one blooms beautifully.
We will update the bloom status as it progresses.
Location: Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
Access: About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station
Parking: Available (free)
Toilets: Available
❚ Fukoji Temple
The stone-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its base, measures about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest cliff carvings. The central, giant figure is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo usually appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have softened this carving into a rounded, gentle face. Though large, this Fudo Myoo has a very approachable presence.
Fukoji is also known as Hydrangea Temple because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season you can see numerous hydrangea blooms alongside the cliff carving.
The planted hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local residents.
■■■ Access to Bungo-Ono City Center ■■■
From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive
From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive
From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive
From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive
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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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Fukoji Hydrangeas
❚ Bloom Status as of June 10, 2025
Fukoji Temple is in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot.
The hydrangeas are currently about 50–60% in bloom.
Blooming has progressed considerably.
We will update the bloom status as it changes.
[Location] Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
[Access] About 10 minutes by car from JR Asaji Station
[Parking] Available (free)
[Toilets] Available
❚ Fukoji Temple
The bas-relief Buddha carved into the temple grounds, including its pedestal, measures about 11 meters in height, making it one of Japan’s largest bas-relief Buddhas. The enormous central figure is Fudo Myoo (Acala). Fudo Myoo is typically depicted with an angry expression, but years of exposure to wind and rain have softened this bas-relief into a rounder, gentler face. Though large, the Fudo Myoo here feels very approachable.
Fukoji is also called “Hydrangea Temple” because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea blooms alongside the bas-relief Buddha.
The hydrangeas planted there are cared for by the temple and local community.
■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono 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 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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The 38th Meisui Hakusangawa Firefly Festival
On June 7, 2025, the "Meisui Hakusangawa Firefly Festival" took place at Inazumi Underwater Cave Square.
At the festival, visitors enjoyed the powerful drumming of Toyuu Taiko and the stirring dances of Okuhata Kagura.
The Hakusangawa Firefly Festival is a warm, community-led event that continues out of locals' desire to celebrate and enliven the area.
The day ended with a lively fan dance performed by local residents, drawing a large crowd.
After the festival, many attendees stayed to enjoy firefly watching.
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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Tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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Fukkoji Hydrangeas
❚ Bloom Status as of June 3, 2025
Fukkoji, located in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture, is famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot.
The hydrangeas are currently about 40–50% in bloom.
Flowering is progressing. The plants that bloomed early are showing beautiful flowers.
We will announce updates on the bloom status as they come.
[Location] Kamiotsuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
[Access] About 10 minutes by car from JR Asaji Station
[Parking] Available (free)
[Toilets] Available
❚ Fukkoji
The bas-relief Buddhist statue carved into the temple grounds, including its pedestal, stands at about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest rock-carved Buddhas. The central enormous figure is Fudo Myo-o. Fudo Myo-o typically appears in an angry form, but years of wind and rain have softened this carving into a round, gentle expression. Although it is a large Fudo Myo-o, it has a very approachable appearance.
Fukkoji is also called Hydrangea Temple because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season, you can see numerous hydrangea blooms alongside the rock-carved Buddha.
The hydrangeas planted here are cared for by the temple and local residents.
■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono 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 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture
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Enjoy Ehime & Oita Tour Stamp Rally 2025
❚ Period: June 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025
A digital stamp rally inviting you to visit roadside stations and tourist facilities in Ehime and Oita is now underway.
Collect stamps at designated spots in Ehime Prefecture and Oita Prefecture, then enter a prize drawing for hotel vouchers and local product bundles based on the number of stamps you earn.
We invite you to join this opportunity!
[Event Period] Sunday, June 1, 2025 – Friday, October 31, 2025
[Locations] Roadside stations, tourist facilities, and other sites across Ehime and Oita — 51 locations in total
*Please see the flyer for eligible facilities.*
[Eligible facilities in Bungo-Ono City]
▶ Roadside Station Harajiri Falls
▶ Inazumi Underwater Cave
▶ Lodge Kiyokawa
[Prizes]
▶ Special Prize (2 winners by lottery): Accommodation voucher worth 30,000 yen
Eligibility: Visit 10 or more sites in each of Ehime and Oita and collect 30 stamps to apply
▶ Prize A (2 winners by lottery): Local products worth 10,000 yen
Eligibility: Visit 5 or more sites in each of Ehime and Oita and collect 15 stamps to apply
▶ Prize B (10 winners by lottery): Local products worth 5,000 yen
Eligibility: Visit 2 or more sites in each of Ehime and Oita and collect 7 stamps to apply
▶ Prize C (36 winners by lottery): Local products worth 2,500 yen
Eligibility: Visit 1 or more sites in each of Ehime and Oita and collect 4 stamps to apply
[How to Participate]
Add the official LINE account as a friend (details on the flyer)
Use GPS at eligible spots to collect stamps
Collect stamps and apply for prizes
[Organizer]
Ehime–Oita Exchange Project Executive Committee, Tourism Exchange Subcommittee
[Inquiries about the Stamp Rally]
Ehime–Oita Exchange Project Executive Committee, Tourism Exchange Subcommittee Office (Oita City Tourism Division)
Phone: 097-537-7043
■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono 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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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu – Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250602info-bungoono/...
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Overflow at Chinda Falls Resumes
Chinda Falls, located in Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture on Kyushu.
Waterfall flow had been stopped for construction since October 2024, but construction is complete and overflow resumed on May 21, 2025.
Further construction will require another temporary stoppage of the waterfall. We will share details as they become available.
Please be careful when visiting Chinda Falls for sightseeing.
■Upcoming Construction Schedule
Water flow will be stopped again from June onward
From September onward, improvement work is scheduled for Chinda Falls Fureai Park (the park will be completely closed during construction)
■About Chinda Falls
Chinda Falls consists of the male waterfall spanning the main stream of the Ono River and the female waterfall on the Hirai River tributary. The male waterfall is about 100 meters wide and approximately 20 meters high. The ink-wash painter Sesshū, active during the Muromachi period, visited here and painted "Chinda Waterfall." Remains of a power plant built in the Meiji era also remain.
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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 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture
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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture (Bungo-Ono City) on Kyushu
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kurakurakura Festival 2025
The kurakurakura Festival returns this year.
The Taketa–Bungo Ono area, fed by abundant mountain waters, hosts a wide variety of breweries and distilleries producing sake, shochu, wine and craft beer.
Special limited-time experience programs will be held at those breweries.
❚ What is the kurakurakura Festival
The Taketa–Bungo Ono area features a diverse range of producers, from sake and shochu to wine, craft beer and whisky.
Alongside enjoying great drinks, visitors can take part in many exclusive, limited-time brewery experiences.
Learn about the breweries and you’ll love the drinks even more.
Whether you’re a fan of alcohol or not, discover new ways to enjoy these beverages.
[Event Period] Sunday, June 1, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
[Venues] Eight breweries across the Taketa–Bungo Ono area
For details, please check the link below.
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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, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo-Ono City
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https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250526event-bungoono/...
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