Culture The Kumano Reliefs of Kunizaki Scott Brause In rural Oita prefecture in western Japan, the Kumano Relief is one of the most endearing Buddhist renderings of long-ago Japan...
9 Activities Road Trip: the Yamanami Highway Ekaterina Bespyatova The Yamanami Highway is a scenic drive through Kyushu's Aso-Kuju National Park, connecting the city of Beppu in Oita and Aso..
Activities Saiki, Oita Ryan Mannschreck A place of long standing history, charming people, and all the seafood you can eat. Saiki is poised ready to treat its visitors..
6 Transportation Oita Airport Kim Oita Airport is a convenient spot to base your travels through. With family friendly facilities, tasty eats, and even a relaxing..
Activities Yufugawa Canyon Closed Diagoras Kalaitzoglou Oct 6, 2018 Yufugawa canyon in Oita prefecture closed until 2019
11 Culture Beppu Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell) Night Diagoras Kalaitzoglou Experience one of the most famous sites in Beppu during the night. Beautiful illumination, installations and projections. Only for..
Food Introducing Beppu's Seafood Delight Scott Brause In Kyushi in western Japan, Beppu is not just about hot springs, it's a seafood-lovers' paradise. Discover the secrets of..
Beauty & Spa The Yunohira of Yore Scott Brause A traveler discovers that his long-cherished Shangri-la, Yunohira Onsen in western Japan's Oita Prefecture, is still toying..