Oita produces more hot spring water than any other prefecture — the twin resorts of Beppu and Yufuin are Japan’s most iconic onsen destinations.
Beppu’s Eight Hells
Spectacular hot spring pools including cobalt-blue Sea Hell, blood-red Blood Pond Hell, and the steaming Mountain Hell where crocodiles bask.
Yufuin
A refined resort town beneath Mt. Yufu — boutique ryokan, art museums, and morning mist over the lake create pastoral elegance.
Toriten and Local Food
Chicken tempura (toriten), Bungo beef, and fresh seafood from Bungo Channel are Oita highlights.
Getting There
Sonic limited express from Fukuoka: about 2 hours to Beppu.
