From the Nihongan Medicinal Museum to the Kuncho Sake Brewery Museum, Mameda Town is a preserved area full of history from its association with Tokugawa Shogunate. Today it is also known for its famous wooden geta as well as its Doll Festival. This place makes a pleasant weekend in the countryside of Oita prefecture, just over 80 minutes from Fukuoka.
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A Journey to Mameda Town
The pearl of Hita City

By Bonson Lam
Community writer

Mamedacho old town in the rain

Tea fields in the countryside on the way to Mamedacho

The countryside on the way to Mamedacho is a contrast between open fields and green mountains

Mamedacho old town

Mamedacho old town in the rain

Mamedacho is famous for its pottery

The countryside on the way to Mamedacho is a contrast between open fields and green mountains

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Kim Bergström
6 years ago
I came across this article by searching for Hita, because I'm going to Kyushu in October and want a stop somewhere between Fukuoka and Beppu - I think this is going to be the perfect spot to break up the trip!
Tian Li
11 years ago
I like the compositions of your photos!
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