10 Culture Nakatsu Castle Shehzad Lokhandwalla Many Japanese cities are symbolized by their castles. Whilst some are really popular, others are not very well known. Nakatsu castle..
Culture Rakanji Temple Shehzad Lokhandwalla Rakanji temple is a unique monument built on the top of a mountain. Accessed by a lift, and over looking the wilderness of Nakatsu,..
Activities Marvel at the Usuki Stone Buddhas Mandy Bartok Over 60 stone buddha statues dating from over a thousand years ago are carved into the cliffs outside of Usuki town in eastern Oita..
Activities Takasakiyama Monkey Park Mandy Bartok Three troops of Japanese macaques call Mt Takasaki, just outside Oita City, their home and regularly come down to food, play and..
Transportation Nakatsu Station in Oita Haruka Saijo Nakatsu Station is essential for those who live there, those who come to the city for school and business from Fukuoka, and most..
Culture Oita's Samurai House, Ohara Tei Genevieve Cook The main objective of our journey to Kitsuki in Oita Prefecture was to visit ‘Ohara Tei’ the historic home of a samurai who li..
Activities African Safari Park Mandy Bartok Spot elephants and giraffes from the animal bus as you explore the plains of central Oita prefecture
6 Yufu City: Immersed in Nature Nicole Bauer Still a secret spot in Northern Kyushu: Yufuin, a city immersed in nature, great for hiking and relaxing hot springs.