Activities
Local tourist spots
1Bungo-Ono city Historical Museum
2Miyasako East/West Stone Buddha
3Harajiri waterfall
4Tsujikawara Stone Bath
5Taizako gorge
6Deai-bashi & Todoroki-bashi stone bridge
7Chinda waterfall
8Zenkoji Temple Stone Buddha
9Jinkakuji Temple
10Kawakami gorge
11Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park
12Mt. Ondake
13Hakusan valley
14The ruins of Inukai port
15Inukai Stone Buddha
16Tedori-Gando
17Sugao Stone Buddha
18Koukan bridge
19Buried giant tree at Matsuo
20Iwado cliff
21Osako Stone Buddha
22Inazumi underwater limestone cave
Bungo-Ono city Historical Museum Cultural, historical and geological heritage of the region are on display. Location: Shimojizai, Ogata-machi, Bungo-Ono
Phone: 0974-42-4141
Access: 20 min. drive from the hotel
2.Miyasako East/West Stone Buddha Both are known as masterpieces of Stone Buddha in the region from the Heian era with bold yet elegant touch. It is supposed to pray for peace and prosperity. Location: Kudochi, Ogata-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 30 minutes by car from Hisaichi Hotel
3.Harajiri waterfall (Asian Niagara) One of the Top 100 waterfalls in Japan. This 120 meters wide and 20 meters high waterfall was formed some ninety thousand years ago due to gigantic volcanic eruption of Mt Aso. Its dynamic view from the cable-suspended bridge right in front of the waterfall is truly magnificent. Location: Harajiri, Ogata-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 20 min. drive from the hotel
4.Tsujikawara Stone Bath The stone bath is heritage from the medieval era. Unlike the modern bathing, stone bathing is almost sauna as it used steam from the heated stone with herb laid on the stone. Location: Tsuji, Ogata-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 25 min. drive from the hotel
5.Taizako gorge Well known 70 meters cliff is picturesque. A popular spot for family during summer. Location: Taizako, Ogata-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 40 min. drive from the hotel
6.Deai-bashi, Todoroki-bashi stone bridge These two stone bridges have Japan’s largest radius of the bridge arch. Location: Souchi, Kiyokawa-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 30 min. drive from the hotel
7.Chinda waterfall Famous waterfall in the region was once used for hydro power generation. Location: Yada, Ono-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 15 min. drive from the hotel
8.Stone Buddha at Fukoji One of the largest stone Buddhas with 11.3 meters height. Impressive view with hydrangea in early summer. Location: Kamiotsuka, Asaji-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 35 min. drive from the hotel
9.Jinkaku Temple The main structure of the temple has been designated as a National Important Cultural Asset. Rhododendrons beautifully bloom in spring. Location: Torita, Asaji-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 45 min. drive from the hotel
10.Kawakami gorge Ideal place for forest bathing that brings peace in your mind. Location: Obira-kozan, Ogata-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 70 min. drive from the hotel
11.Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park covers enormous 22,000 hectares stretching from south Oita to north Miyazaki. Location: Bungo-Ono
12.Mt. Ondake The Cherry-tree-lined road at the foot of Mt. Ondake look breathtakingly beautiful when in full bloom. The surface around the summit of the mountain used to be the sea bed. Location: Ondake, Kiyokawa-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 30 min. drive from the hotel
13.Hakusan valley Its limpid stream gives firefly a breeding area thanks to the conservation activities of the local community. Location: Hakusan, Mie-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 30 min. drive from the hotel
14.The ruins of Inukai port Flourished river port on the Inukai during the Edo era. "Surf Jizo" caved on the stone has been believed to pray for safe voyage. Location: Shimotsuo, Inukai-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 20 min. drive from the hotel
15.Inukai Stone Buddha Widely known because of famous poem composed by Akiko Yosano, one of the greatest women poets in Japanese history. Although it is Fudo (Guardian warrior), it shows peaceful expression. Location: Tabaru, Inukai-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 20 min. drive from the hotel
16.Tedori-Gando Pointed rock pillars overlapping in layers look mysterious. It was already mentioned in an old history book issued in the Edo era. Location: Utaize, Mie-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 15 min. drive from the hotel
17.Sugao Stone Buddha Incomparably graceful and excellent work from the late Heian era. Highly rated as a sculpture and designated as a National Important Cultural Asset. Location: Sugao, Mie-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 15 min. drive from the hotel
18.Koukan bridge As its name means “rainbow over a valley”, this stone bridge looks excellent. The biggest existing stone bridge from the Edo era in Oita. Location: Sugo, Mie-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 15 min. drive from the hotel
19.Buried giant tree at Matsuo The remains of a giant tree found at the river bed is assumed buried ninety thousand years ago in the wake of volcanic eruption of Mt. Aso. The scorched surface indicates fierce heat of the eruption. Location: Matsuo, Mie-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 15 min. drive from the hotel
20.Iwado cliff Tremendously big 50 meters high cliff is nothing but amazing! Watching the trains coming out of the cliff is a real thrill. Location: Usuo, Kiyokawa-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 10 min. drive from the hotel
21.Osako Stone Buddha Unique to this Buddha is the technique used to harden the surface of the stone by applying hemp-mixed clay. Location: Nagamine, Chitose-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 15 min. drive from the hotel
22.Inazumi Aqua limestone cave Astonishing beauty of the mother nature is beyond words. More than 1,000 meters of the cave is being underwater, this is the largest of this kind in Japan. Location: Nakazuru, Mie-machi, Bungo-Ono
Access: 25 min. drive from the hotel
Introduction to Geoparks
Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark anthem
Harajiri waterfall - one of the Top 100 waterfalls in Japan
Deai-bashi, Todoroki-bashi stone bridge(Japan’s first and second largest radius of the bridge arch)
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