Ogata Miyasako West Stone Buddha
Discover the Ogata Miyasako Nishi Sekibutsu, a National Historic Site in Oita Prefecture featuring three equally-arranged Buddha statues carved into volcanic rock during the Heian period. Located near the famous Harajiri Falls, this hidden treasure offers a unique glimpse into ancient Buddhist devotion in rural Japan.
Ogata Miyasako East Stone Buddha
Explore the Ogata Miyasako Higashi Stone Buddhas, a National Historic Site in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. These remarkable late Heian period cliff carvings feature five Buddhist deities with preserved polychrome coloring. Learn about their connection to the legendary samurai Ogata Koreyoshi and plan your visit to this hidden gem of Japanese Buddhist art.
Shimofuji Christian Cemetery
Discover Shimofuji Christian Cemetery in Usuki, a nationally designated historic site and Japan's first complete Christian burial ground from the 16th century. Explore the hidden history of Kirishitan faith, European burial traditions, and the remarkable legacy of early Japanese Christians.
Obsidian Production Area of Himeshima
Explore Himeshima's rare milky-white obsidian cliffs, a National Natural Monument where prehistoric trade networks flourished across western Japan for over 20,000 years. Plan your visit to this off-the-beaten-path geopark destination in Oita Prefecture.
Graveyard of the Nakagawa Family, Lords of the Oka Domain
Explore the Nakagawa Clan Cemetery, a National Historic Site in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. Three distinct burial grounds reveal the diverse funerary philosophies of Edo-period feudal lords — from elegant Buddhist mausoleums with garden ponds to Confucian graves atop remote mountains in the Kuju Range.
Nanatsumori Kofun Group
The Nanatsu-mori Kofun Group in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture, is a nationally designated historic site featuring ancient burial mounds from the early Kofun period (4th century). With two keyhole-shaped and two round tumuli still intact, the site yielded remarkable artifacts including bronze mirrors and jasper bracelets that evidence cultural ties to the Kinai heartland. Each September, approximately 200,000 red spider lilies blanket the grounds, creating a breathtaking fusion of ancient history and natural splendor.
Anakannon Tomb
Ankokuji Village Ruins
Inukai Stone Buddha
Iwato Ruins
Usa Shrine Grounds
Usa Shrine Forest
Usuki Castle Ruins
Usuki Cliff Carved Buddha / with Hiyoshi Tower, Five Ringed
Oita Motomachi Stone Buddha
The Large Cedar Tree of Ogi Shrine
Giant Salamander Habitat
Otomo Clan Ruins
Oka Castle Ruins