'''?ita prefecture''' (______ ''?ita-ken'') [http://www.pref.oita.jp/english/] is a prefecture of Kyushu, Japan.

Understand

Cities

  • Oita is the capital of the prefecture.
  • Beppu is the gaudy, glitzy, and tacky hot springs capital of Japan.
  • Hita is a small city in the west featuring onsens, festivals and the Sapporo Beer Factory.
  • Nakatsu is a town on the Fukuoka-Oita border. It is famous as the birthplace of Fuzukawa Yukichi, a famous educator who is pictured on the 10,000 yen note. Near his birthplace is Nakatsu Castle.
  • Saiki
  • Yufuin is the antidote to Beppu, a hip, stylish and expensive ''onsen'' hot spot.
  • Other destinations

  • Kuju District is the wild countryside of Kyushu, with mountains, wilderness, and horse riding.
  • Talk

    Get in

    By plane

    By train

    By bus

    Get around

    See

    If you have small kids they will probably enjoy Harmonyland

    Do

    Eat

    Oita prefecture is well known for raw horse meat. It is served cold (of course) and is quite soft.

    Drink

    Get out