Oita Oita Oita Prefecture is located in the northeastern part of Kyushu. It has numerous hot springs. Beppu city is an internationally famous spa town. It's abundant hot springs yield an aggregate of over 100,000 kilo litters of natural hot water daily, which is the second largest amount in the world. Yufuin is also a popular spa town close to Beppu.
Fireflies cruise the river-banks on summer evenings.
Oita is well favored by nature. The mountain village of Yabakei is noted for its superb natural beauty that changes with each season. Usa Jingu is the head shrine for over 40,000 Hachimangu shrines nationwide. It represents Oita's deep-rooted cultural heritage.