Title: Oita Travel Guide: Best of Oita, Oita Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Oita](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Hotels.d6128402.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Oita](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Holiday-Rentals.d6128402.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Oita](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oita.d6128402.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Oita Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Oita.d6128402.Car-Hire-Guide)[Oita Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita.d6128402.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Oita Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Yufuin Onsen showing a river or creek, a small town or village and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981737749/9340e297-993c-446a-9d06-26cf27bd8ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yufuin Onsen showing a river or creek, a small town or village and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981737749/9340e297-993c-446a-9d06-26cf27bd8ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beppu Tower which includes a city, night scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621579009954/ecd57170-186f-47db-8e9c-db3c8742cc25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oita](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563587029/03518349-d35d-4687-b3fc-7744f2021632.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beppu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6402/35983793-eaee-4ecd-a008-597d58f2b844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Oita Where to stay Things to do #### Hot spring spas, or onsen, are the main attraction, but this area also features natural beauty and some of Japan’s earliest Buddhist sites. It’s common to see steam spilling from towns and roadsides in Oita, one of Japan’s most geothermally active areas. Crowned by a ring of volcanoes separated by mineral-water-filled marshland, it is largely untouched except for lively communities around its famous springs. Alternate between Oita’s onsen and hikes, each revealing a completely new aspect of Japanese life. Go from the train to Takasaki Mountain, whose Takasaki Monkey Park is famous for its community of Japanese macaques especially renowned for their human-like love of hot steam baths. Hike to the top of Mt. Yufu for panoramic views or ride the ropeway to the top of Mt. Aso to look into the steamy expanse of the Aso caldera, one of the world’s largest volcanic craters. Find more ethereal nature at the Yabakei Gorge and the Hells of Beppu, where hot springs are as beautiful as they are dangerous. Oita was one of the first places Buddhism flourished in Japan, so drive to the Kunisaki Peninsula, where there are many early Buddhist temples and stone statues carved into hillsides. Clamber up the stone steps leading to Rakan-ji Temple, with its 3,700 stone Buddhas. Marvel at the intricate carvings that adorn Fuki-ji Temple, the island’s oldest wooden building. Oita sprawls across the northeastern corner of Kyushu. Due to its rural character, much of the prefecture is best accessed by car, though a fairly robust train service connects major towns. Ride the train from Fukuoka, Kyushu’s capital and largest city, to Oita City in about 2.5 hours, to Beppu in 40 minutes and Yufuin in an hour. Trains to other major Japanese cities are available from Fukuoka. Oita Airport offers a variety of Japanese destinations. Take a ferry to Osaka or Kobe from Oita City in about 12 hours. Car rentals are available from Oita Airport and in most city centres. Before leaving Oita, relax at the Meiji-era Takegawara Onsen, which includes the region’s famous hot sand bath. ### Where to stay in Oita ![Autumn Scenery in a Park in the Famous Yufuin Resort Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007241/f8964c5e-7758-4131-be62-b850e54af1b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Miyakomachi 3.5/5(3 area reviews) Though Miyakomachi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like JR Oita City and Oita Prefectural Art Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Miyakomachi.dx553248635976007241) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Saganoseki While visiting Saganoseki, you might make a stop by sights like Sekizaki Observatory and Nippokaigan Quasi-National Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Saganoseki.dx3000729131) ![Funai Castle in Oita, Oita prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750533/2bb36aa7-c0f5-4175-8130-754da66deacc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Niagemachi 4.5/5(3 area reviews) You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Niagemachi. You might want to make time for a stop at Funai Castle or Oita Castle Ruin Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Niagemachi.dx3000750533) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nagahamamachi If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Nagahamamachi and surrounding area, you can visit JR Oita City and Funai Castle. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Nagahamamachi.dx3000755746) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tsurusaki While Tsurusaki may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oita Big Eye Stadium and JR Oita City. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Tsurusaki.dx3000750539) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Notsuharu Though Notsuharu may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tokiwa Wasada Town Mall and Gokuraku Onsen. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Notsuharu.dx3000730606) - Top hotels in Oita - Top Holiday Rentals in Oita ![HOTEL HOKKECLUB OITA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108600000/108596500/108596401/b3b07073_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL HOKKECLUB OITA 2-chome-1-1 Miyakomachi Oita Oita £32 11 Feb - 12 Feb Stay at this hotel in Oita. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Yuho Park and Oita Prefectural Art Center are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (145 reviews) 가격대비 깨끗한 호텔 오이타역에서는 10분 정도 걸어야 하지만 께끗하고 조식이 가격대비 훌륭합니다 Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=108596401&PinnedHotelID=108596401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6128402) ![Hotel Nikko Oita Oasis Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14690000/14685900/14685884/w5000h3732x0y8-142659b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Nikko Oita Oasis Tower 2-48 Takasagocho Oita Oita-ken £51 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Oita. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (829 reviews) Staff members are so nice! I was very happy because even though we were late for the breakfast time they kindly served us. Hotel is very clean, modern, and convenient. I would definitely stay again at this hotel. Again this service was the top level of high standard of Japan generally. Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=14685884&PinnedHotelID=14685884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6128402) ![Hotel MyStays Oita](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3510900/3510876/fb0c2185_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel MyStays Oita 1-32 Niage-machi Oita Oita-ken £17 15 Feb - 16 Feb Stay at this hotel in Oita. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Bad air conditioning Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=3510876&PinnedHotelID=3510876&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6128402) [See all 577 properties in Oita](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6128402) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![BETTEI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102790000/102790000/102789919/af4280e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BETTEI 3-20 Oita Oita Stay at this luxury apartment in Oita. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and laundry facilities. Popular attractions JR Oita City and Uenogaoka Bochi Park ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews) Nice place We had a great time visiting our daughter and Oita. The place was about a 15 minute walk from the train station. It was roomie. Was nice inside as well. We would stay there again in the future. Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Hotels-BETTEI.h102789919.Hotel-Information) ![GRAND BASE Beppu Ekihigashi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45250000/45248000/45247972/60ce6a5a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GRAND BASE Beppu Ekihigashi 4-21 Kitamatogahamacho Beppu Oita Stay at this apartment in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Takegawara Onsen and Hells of Beppu are located nearby. 8.4/10 Very Good! (86 reviews) I would give a 5 stars if the staff could send me the check in instruction on time and before check in time. I had to use Expedia customer service to contact the Hotel staff and get the door code. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Hotels-GRAND-BASE-BEPPU-EKIHIGASHI.h45247972.Hotel-Information) ![Beppu Rikyu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38830000/38823000/38822975/a1441f74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beppu Rikyu 6-6 Kusunokimachi Beppu Oita Stay at this apartment in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (119 reviews) Utterly charming room, very comfortable beds, and in a lovely location just minutes’ walk from the central city. Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Hotels-Beppu-Rikyu.h38822975.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Oita](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6128402&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the seaside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Big-Eye-Stadium-Oita.d6103922.Attraction) #### Umitamago 4/5(1 review) Take the children to visit the sea life who live at Umitamago during your holiday to Oita. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Umitamago-Oita.d6103920.Attraction) #### JR Oita City 4.5/5(15 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at JR Oita City during your visit to Oita. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/JR-Oita-City-Oita.d553248621579009873.Attraction) #### Tokiwa Wasada Town Mall You can do some window-shopping at Tokiwa Wasada Town Mall during your trip to Oita. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokiwa-Wasada-Town-Mall-Oita.d553248635998062126.Attraction) #### Oita City Art Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oita City Art Museum during your trip to Oita. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-City-Art-Museum-Oita.d553248621532763259.Attraction) #### Oita Prefectural Art Center You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oita Prefectural Art Center during your travels in Oita. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area. 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