SIGHTSEEING・ACTIVITIES
SIGHTSEEING・ACTIVITIES

Recommended spots such as autumn leaves in Oita Prefecture

Introducing various autumn leaves spots around Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa!
The trees that are beautifully colored red and yellow are truly spectacular.

• Nature and landscape

A superb view spot you want to visit when you go to Oita

Superb view of magnificent nature
The fresh morning light, the colors of the fantasy depicted by the sunset, the superb view of the flowers in full bloom, etc.
Please take a step away from everyday life and enjoy a journey where you can meet the beauty of nature.

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One night and two days to enjoy the hot water town of Beppu

A blissful time to spend a relaxing time in front of you with the beautiful scenery created by nature. Please enjoy a special day this summer with your family, friends and loved ones.

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Sanrio Character Park "Harmony Land"

"Harmony Land" is an outdoor theme park where you can meet Sanrio characters.
The stage is covered, so you can enjoy the show even on rainy days.
Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa is the only official hotel in Harmony Land!

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Musubibito ~Tetsuwa Onsen Town with the source hunter Kiriko Toshima ~

Get to know all about hot springs with iron rings, a town of hot springs

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Musubibito-Asahiji priest Takumoto Kudo helps you to experience Zen meditation-

At Asahi-ji Temple, which continues to be loved in Hiji-cho, it is time to adjust both mind and body

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• History and Culture
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Oita Marine Palace Aquarium "Umitamago"

The aquarium "Umitamago" is located along Beppu Bay with the theme of "making friends with animals".
It is full of attractions such as popular attractions with the theme of contact, high-level performances of animals, and large migratory aquariums of Osako power.

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Sand SPA Beppu Seaside Sand Bath

100 years of history.
The only beach sand bath in Beppu

Beppu Onsen is one of Japan's leading hot spring resorts. Among them, "Sandyu" is a therapy that is buried in sand and feels the effects of hot springs throughout the body, and boasts a history of more than 100 years.
In particular, "Beppu Seaside Sand Bath" is the only hot spring facility in Beppu where you can enjoy the sand bath while watching the sea.

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Beppu Ropeway

Kyushu's largest 101-seater ride, about 10 minutes to reach a world at an altitude of 1,300m.
You can fully enjoy the magnificent view from the mountain and the superb view of nature that changes depending on the season.

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Nagasakihana

Himawari of Nagasakihana in full bloom in August and September.
The scenery where all the sunflowers bloom east in the terraced fields spreading over the cape is a masterpiece.
From March to April, 27 million rape blossoms bloom, and the number is the largest in Kyushu.
When it is in full bloom, the whole field is wrapped in the scent of sweet rape blossoms, and the wind from the sea gently carries the scent.

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Matama Beach

Matama Beach, which has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Sunsets, is the only Oita Prefecture that is known to be able to see the sunset setting on the horizon. At dusk on a sunny day, the whole area is dyed red, sparkling and orange sunsets are reflected on the surface of the water, and finally the sun falls in the middle, fascinated by the fantastic appearance of the water surface weaving.

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Yukemuri Observation Deck

Beppu no Yukemuri was selected as the second place in Japan after Mount Fuji in the "Japanese Landscape I Want to Keep in the 21st Century" recruited by NHK in 2001.
You can overlook the hot water of the iron ring, the magnificent Tsurumidake, Ougiyama, which changes color in various ways depending on the season, and the scenery.

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Ruru Park (Oita Agricultural Culture Park)

In the green garden of about 120 hectares overlooking the dam lake in the center, there are flower gardens, orchards, and large playground equipment. In addition, in addition to having fun playing with rental bicycles and rental boats, we also carry out harvesting experiences, etc., and it is a park where you can play and relax throughout the year.

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Forest Adventure Beppu

This is an outdoor park originated in France where a dedicated harness is attached and the air travels from a forest tree to a tree using a cable or ladder on a zip line. Finally, let's refresh Shoo with a zip slide!
Here is a special experience that both children and adults can enjoy seriously.

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Kyushu Natural Animal Park "African Safari"

Kyushu's only safari park where wildlife can live at ease in a vast 1.15 million square meter prairie.
In Japan's largest safari park-style zoo, the "Safari Zone" where you can observe by car or jungle bus, there is no doubt that both adults and children will be excited by the power of wildlife!

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Kujuhana Park

The sight of colorful carpets with seasonal flowers spreading all over the background of the Kuju Mountains is a masterpiece.
Why don't you feel the refreshing and comfortable breeze of the plateau while watching the contrast of the flowers of various four seasons?

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Ryoko-ji Temple

On the approach to the shrine, the statue of Nio, which boasts the largest size in Kunisaki, welcomes you. The large cedar forest that leads to the back has been selected as one of the "100 Best Forest Bathing Forests in Japan".
In addition, many maple trees are planted in the precincts, and in autumn, many people visit as a famous spot for autumn leaves.
It is said that the eleven-faced Senju Kannon and Ryosho Daigongen, which are enshrined in the main shrine of Okunoin, have a benefit for giving children.
As you go into the cave, you will see a stone statue of Senju Kannon, and you will see sacred water, which is said to be beneficial for longevity in longevity.

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Fuki-ji Temple

Fukiji Temple is a venerable temple that was opened during the Heian period as a temple of Usa Shrine Omiyaji.
Among them, Fukiji Odo, which is designated as a national treasure, is one of Japan's three Amida-do Hall along with the Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple in Uji and the Chuson-ji Kinji Hall of Hiraizumi, and is the oldest existing wooden building in Kyushu.
The scenery from late November to early December, when the entire precincts are dyed with autumn leaves, as well as the fresh greenery of spring and the snowy scenery of winter, is the best.

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Kumano-magaibutsu Stone Buddha

Kumano-magaibutsu Stone Buddha is located at the end of the steep stone steps that the demon piled up overnight.
Japan's largest cliff Buddha is an important cultural property designated by the country and is said to have been made at the end of the Heian period.
The expression "Dainichi Nyorai (approximately 6.7m)" with a tight expression on the right hand of the cliff and "Fudo Myo (approximately 8m)" as if it was smiling on the left hand are engraved, but its appearance is so natural that it blends into the surrounding landscape as if it had been there for a long time.

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Ishibotoke, Usuki

It is said that the national treasure Usukiishi Buddha (Cliff Buddha), represented by the statue of Dainichi Nyorai, was carved from the late Heian period to the Kamakura period. It is not clear who built it for what purpose, and it is still surrounded by many mysteries.
It is a group of stone Buddhas representing Japan in terms of size and quantity and high quality of sculpture.
The adjacent Stone Buddha Park is full of seasonal flowers. Above all, from July to August, large lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the appearance seems to be paradise.

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Usa-jingu Shrine

Usa Jingu Shrine, a national treasure that represents Oita Prefecture, is the total Hongu of about 40,000 Yahata Shrine nationwide, and is also known as the birthplace of Shinto and Buddha practices.
It is said that there are comprehensive benefits such as good luck, safety at home, and traffic safety.
And it has been 1300 years since the Kazuyuki Goten, where Hachiman Ogami, the spirit of Emperor Ojin, is enshrined in 725 (Kamigame 2).

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Beppu Lak Tench

This amusement park is perfect for making an amusement park debut where you can enjoy vehicles that small children can enjoy and touch small animals.
There are many retro attractions such as the only double-type Ferris wheel in Japan, "Flower Kanran Car". Rak Tench's specialty hiru competition is also popular.

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Ogami Farm

About 200 kinds of herbs and 1,000 kinds of roses are planted on a vast site of about 20,000 tsubo surrounded by the coastline and beautiful forests overlooking Beppu Bay, and you can meet the superb view of the picture book world.

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Local experience-based activity reservation site

Have fun touring Beppu! 4 Experience Tickets + My Bepp Free Ticket

Comes with an experience ticket that can be selected unique to Beppu! There is also a free ticket that you can ride on a daily route bus, so it is convenient for sightseeing!

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Local experience-based activity reservation site

Beppu Bay Area Sightseeing & Activities Top Selling Rankings

Sightseeing in Oita and Beppu where you can enjoy friends, family, couples, traveling alone, and any style. Let's plan a special sightseeing plan♪

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Kuju "Dream" large suspension bridge

◆With a length of 390m, a height of 173m and a width of 1.5m, this bridge is the Kuju “Dream” Great Suspension Bridge, which boasts “the highest height in Japan” exclusively for sidewalks. You can enjoy the scenery of nature that weave every season.

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Hell Tour

◆A sign sightseeing of Beppu, a well-known tour of hell. It is said that it is called "hell" because it was a land that was detested in the Bungo Fudoki and that the fountain and hot water erupted. Please enjoy the seven unique hells, such as "Kaido Hell", "Onishi Boshu Jigoku", "Oniyama Jigoku", and "Blood Pond Hell".

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Jigokumushi Art Studio Kannawa

◆This is a facility where you can experience the traditional cooking method "Hell Steamed Cooking" that has been used since the Edo period, using a hot spring fountain with 98 degrees Celsius and 100% geothermal energy.

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Takegawara Onsen

◆Takegawara Onsen This is the origin of the name "Takegawara" because the building that had a "bamboo" roof when it was founded in 1879 was renovated in 1938. The front is a symbol of Beppu Onsen.

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Kijima Kogen Park

◆Kijima Kogen Park Located between Beppu City and Yufuin, Oita Prefecture, Kijima Kogen Park is an amusement park full of attractions such as Japan's first wooden coaster "Jupiter" and VR world tour.

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Takasakiyama Natural Zoo

◆Takasakiyama Natural Zoo is one of the leading natural zoos in Japan where you can observe about 1,000 wild Japanese macaques up close. During feeding time, monkeys gather from nowhere, and a powerful sight spreads out.

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