Culture New Year's Sunrise at Beppu Ropeway Monday - Jan 1st In Japan, the first sunrise of the year, known as hatsuhinode, holds profound cultural and spiritual significance. The cherished..
Activities Bungotakada Nanohana Festa Mid Mar - Early Apr The Bungotakada Nanohana Festa sees an incredible 22 million nanohana plants filling a space of 16.5 hectares, covering the area..
Culture Beppu Fireworks Festival Late Jul The Beppu Fireworks Festival is a must-see summer event. It is held annually on either the last weekend of July or first weekend..
Culture Oita Godo Tanabata Early Aug The great fireworks display is a part of Oita Tanabata Festival in summer.
Culture Nippo Coast Rock Oyster Festival Early May - Late Aug Now in its 6th year, the Nippo Coast Rock Oyster Festival celebrates this revered local delicacy, with several different restaurants..
Culture Warai Festival Early Oct Warai festival is celebrated every year at Niu shrine in Wakayama. The leader, dressed as clown, guides the participants to the..
Activities Cosmos Season at the Sanko Cosmos Garden Early - Late Oct From mid October to early November each year, Oita's Sanko Cosmos Garden is filled with the color of millions of flowers in..