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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Cherry Blossom Report: Ontakesan Sakura Road as of April 3, 2025
The cherry trees along the road on Mt. Ontake in Kiyokawamachi, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture are at their best.
They seem to be at their peak now, with some petals starting to fall in the wind.
The views are excellent, making it a great drive.
Location: Kiyokawamachi, Bungo Ono 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, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture
Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo Ono City
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❚ The 33rd Ogata Tulip Festa 2025
A tulip festival held in Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungo Ono City.
This year, 158 varieties and 200,000 tulips plus two types of rape blossoms will burst into bloom around Harajiri Falls.
Enjoy a spring filled with flowers.
The Tulip Festa relies on the support of some 700 volunteers from inside and outside the city.
■ Dates and Times
Friday, April 4, 2025 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
■ Location
Around Harajiri Falls
■ Stage Events During the Period
[Sat, April 5] 10:00–15:00 Bungo Folk Village (music)
[Sun, April 6] From 10:30 Ogata Children’s Drums Ogata Akatsuki Taiko (Japanese drums)
11:30 Eisa dance performance
[Sat, April 12] 11:00 Jewelry’S (elementary and junior high baton twirling)
13:00 Harp Diva (harp, violin, vocals)
[Sun, April 13] 11:30 Mask-changing show
12:30 Hula dance
13:45 Mask-changing show
■ Events During the Period
[Throughout] Take-home Tulip Corner
Over 100 varieties of tulips will be sold at 100 yen per stem.
[Throughout] Tulip Marche and Gourmet Corner
Enjoy food from kitchen cars and food stalls.
[Weekends] Goods and Sweets Corner
Various shops and wonderful items gather in one place.
[Sat, April 5] Kyuden Group High-altitude Work Vehicle Ride Experience
View the tulip and rape blossom fields from above. (May be canceled in case of rain.)
[Throughout] Street Performer SATOYA Performance Show
Delivering smiles and moving moments
Performance dates: April 5 (Sat), April 6 (Sun), and April 8 (Tue)–April 12 (Sat)
[Weekends] SOUTHWAVE Boat Sightseeing Tour
Circle the area by boat near the falls and enjoy the powerful scenery.
Apply here for the boat tour
■ Request for Sunny-chan Fundraising
We have placed a donation box at the event headquarters to renew the Sunny-chan mascot costume.
We appreciate your cooperation.
■ Parking
[Mon–Fri] You may park at Roadside Station Harajiri Falls.
[Sat, Sun] Please use Ogata General Sports Park (temporary parking lot).
■ Free Shuttle Bus Service
On weekends during the period, a free shuttle bus will run between the temporary parking lot and the festa venue.
Service dates: April 5 (Sat), April 6 (Sun), April 12 (Sat), April 13 (Sun)
Service hours: 9:00–16:30
* Please check the final departure times.
* From 2025, no sponsorship fee will be collected at the bus boarding point.
Requests
Although the roadside station keeps its parking available year-round, on weekends during the festival we ask you to use the temporary parking lot and the free shuttle bus to ensure safety and ease congestion. (On weekdays, the venue parking is open.)
If you bring pets, please use a dedicated cage or similar to avoid inconveniencing others. One of the free shuttle buses does not allow pets.
Shuttles run as needed, so please follow staff instructions when boarding. You may have to wait to board depending on the time.
If the driver or a passenger holds a physical disability certificate and using the free shuttle bus is difficult, vehicle access to the venue is possible. (The number of parking spaces is limited.) Please present the certificate to the traffic guidance staff to receive a passage permit and display it near the front windshield.
There is a motorcycle parking area near the venue, but spaces are limited, so please use the temporary parking lot when possible.
■ Event Inquiries
Tulip Festa Executive Committee Office Phone: 0974-42-2111
■■■ 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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Plum Blossom Update – Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum as of March 10
The Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum, located in Asaji Town, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, sits within a park where many plum trees are planted.
Overall, the blossoms have progressed and are now at their best viewing stage.
They are blooming beautifully, so this week should be a great time to visit.
Location: Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum (1587-11 Ikeda, Asaji Town, Bungo Ono City)
Parking: Available (free)
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00
Closed: Mondays (the following day if Monday is a public holiday)
The Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum will be temporarily closed from March 17 to March 28, 2025, but the park remains open for walking.
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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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Plum Bloom Report — Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum as of March 6
The Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum in Asaji Town, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
Many plum trees are planted throughout the park.
Overall, the blossoms are progressing and looking beautiful.
We will report on the blooming status as it develops.
Location: Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum (1587-11 Ikeda, Asaji Town, Bungo Ono City)
Parking: Available (free)
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00
Closed: Mondays (if a public holiday falls on Monday, closed the following day)
The museum will be temporarily closed from March 17 to March 28, 2025, but the park’s plum trees will still be viewable.
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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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Tulip Festival Dates Announced!
The 33rd Ogata Tulip Festa 2025
The dates and times for the 2025 Tulip Festa have been set.
This year, 200,000 bulbs across 158 tulip varieties and two types of rapeseed flowers will bloom around Harajiri Falls.
We will share detailed event information as soon as it becomes available.
Date and Time
Friday, April 4, 2025 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Location
Around Harajiri Falls (Ogata, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture)
Note: On Saturdays and Sundays during the event period, the Roadside Station Harajiri Falls parking lot will not be available.
Shuttle buses will operate from temporary parking areas.
Event Inquiries
Tulip Festa Executive Committee Office Phone: 0974-42-2111
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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Plum Bloom Report — Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum as of February 27
The Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum (Asakura Fumio Kinenkan) sits in Asochi Town, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture.
Many plum trees are planted throughout the park.
Most buds remain closed, so it felt about 10% in bloom.
We will update the flowering status as it progresses.
Location: Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum (1587-11 Ikeda, Asochi Town, Bungo Ono City)
Parking: Available (free)
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00
Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)
■■■ 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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Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungo Ono City
On February 8, 2025, the “Bungo Ono Dondo-yaki” was held in Ono Town, Bungo Ono City.
A roughly 20-meter-high dondo was decorated with New Year pine ornaments and shimenawa brought by attendees.
After the Shinto rites, stage events such as kagura and drum performances entertained a large crowd.
After fireworks, the organizing committee and local junior high students prayed for good health and safety before igniting the dondo.
The crackling sound and the towering blaze of the dondo were truly spectacular.
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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 Bungo Ono City Tourism Association website can be accessed from the profile link.
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Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungoono City event
"PRE Junzo" held at Oita Station Plaza
Ahead of Junzo, "PRE Junzo" will once again take place this year at Oita Station Plaza.
This is a pre-event where you can sample Bungoono’s sake before the main Junzo event.
Vendors will offer Bungoono sake and snacks that pair perfectly with it.
This year’s program also features stage performances.
Why not come to Oita Station Plaza and get a taste of Junzo?
Date and Time
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM (last admission 6:30 PM)
Location
JR Oita Station Plaza
Tasting of each brewery’s signature sake
We will sell tasting tickets for 2,000 yen on site for up to 500 people. (One cup from each brewery, four cups total)
Additional tasting tickets will be available for 500 yen per cup (available only to ticket holders).
Stage Performances
Taiko drumming, kagura and other performances from Bungoono City are scheduled to appear.
Junzo Tickets for Sale
We will sell tickets for the main Junzo event at the PRE Junzo venue.
Ticket prices
■ Advance sale price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
■ Same-day price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
A special zodiac-themed guinomi (sake cup) is also on sale
■ Single price: 880 yen (tax included)
(Available for 500 yen to ticket holders)
Buying the guinomi together with a Junzo ticket offers better value.
Junzo Bus Tour Reservations Open
If you prefer a relaxed route, consider the Oita departure and return bus tour.
Event Inquiries
Commerce and Tourism Division Tel: 0974-22-1117
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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Bungo Ono City Tourism Association @satonotabiii
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Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungo Ono City event
[The 32nd Bungo Ono Dondo-yaki Festival]
The 32nd Bungo Ono Dondo-yaki Festival will take place in Ono Town, Bungo Ono City.
The sight of the roughly 20-meter-tall “dondo” built from bamboo rising up in flames is spectacular.
Pray for good health and a prosperous year at the dondo-yaki.
[Date and Time]
Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 16:30 (held light rain or shine)
[Location]
Ono General Sports Park (Parking Lot No. 2), Bungo Ono City
[Admission]
Free
[Parking]
Available
[Schedule]
16:30 – 17:00 Opening ceremony
17:00 – 17:30 Shinto ritual
17:30 – 19:00 Shonai Children’s Kagura (Yufu City)
19:00 – 19:40 Yufuin Genryu Taiko (Yufu City)
19:40 – 19:45 Ikushima Fireworks (Bungo Ono City)
19:45 – 20:00 Dondo fire-lighting ceremony
20:00 – Dondo ignition
21:00 – Closing ceremony
※Please bring New Year’s shimekazari decorations and omamori charms to the venue between 9:00 and 17:00 on the day of the event. We cannot accept items in advance.
[Event Inquiries]
Ono Town Dondo-yaki Executive Committee (Bungo Ono City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division, Ono Branch)
Phone: 0974-34-2234
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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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Event information for Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
Bungo Ono City Stamp Rally Tour of Five Roadside Stations
A stamp rally that takes you around the five roadside stations in Bungo Ono City will be held.
Visit the five roadside stations and make purchases of 300 yen or more to collect stamps for a chance to win local specialties from the roadside stations. A total of 125 winners will be selected.
Give it a try and aim for these wonderful prizes!
Event period
Saturday, January 18, 2025 – Sunday, March 2, 2025
How to apply
Pick up the stamp rally flyer (stamp sheet) at each roadside station.
You will receive one stamp for each purchase of 300 yen or more. Visit each roadside station to collect stamps.
When you have stamps from all five stations, cut out the detachable section on the back, fill in the required information, and drop it into the box set up at each station.
Participating locations
Roadside Station Mie
Roadside Station Kiyokawa
Roadside Station Harajiri Falls
Roadside Station Asaji
Roadside Station Oono
Prizes
Prize A: Roadside station specialty set worth 5,000 yen — 30 winners
Prize B: Roadside station specialty set worth 3,000 yen — 45 winners
Prize C: Roadside station specialty set worth 2,000 yen — 50 winners
Other notes
If a prize cannot be delivered because the recipient is absent for an extended period after delivery, the prize will be forfeited.
Winners will be notified by shipment of their prize.
Shipments are scheduled for late March 2025.
Inquiries
Bungo Ono City Five Roadside Stations Stamp Rally Office (located in Roadside Station Asaji)
Phone: 0974-64-1210
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
Instagram
On Instagram we share recommended sightseeing spots, gourmet picks, and accommodations in Bungo Ono City.
Bungo Ono City Tourism Association @satonotabiii
We would be happy if you follow us.
You can access the Bungo Ono City Tourism Association website from the profile link.
For more details, please see the Bungo Ono City Tourism Association website.
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