Oita, Core city in Kyushu, Japan
The capital of Oita Prefecture extends across 502 square kilometers along Beppu Bay, accommodating a population of 474,804 residents within 230,867 households.
The port of Funai in Oita became a center for Christian influence during the 16th century until Japan implemented nationwide restrictions on religious practices.
The Oita Prefectural Art Museum maintains a collection of 5,000 artworks, including numerous pieces designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
The city connects to major destinations through Oita Airport, multiple railway lines including JR Sonic Express, and an extensive network of national highways.
The Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden houses 1,000 wild monkeys in their natural environment, with daily feeding sessions displaying their social behaviors.
Location: Oita Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1889
Website: https://www.city.oita.oita.jp/livingguide/jp/
Shares border with: Beppu, Usuki, Taketa, Bungoono, Yufu
Website: https://city.oita.oita.jp/livingguide/jp
GPS coordinates: 33.23956,131.60936
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:48
Photo license: CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo license: CC BY-SA 4.0
Hells of Beppu
15.6 km
Harmonyland
19 km
Kijima Kōgen Park
17.2 km
Funai Castle
202 m
Usuki Castle
22.4 km
Usuki Stone Buddhas
22 km
Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden
7.6 km
Rakutenchi
12.6 km
Mount Tsurumi
17.3 km
Oita Marine Palace Aquarium
7.2 km
Beppu Tower
10.7 km
Yusuhara Hachimangū
5.4 km
Ōita Prefectural Art Museum
748 m
Hiji Castle
15.9 km
Mount Takasaki
8.1 km
Beppu Rakutenchi Cable Line
12.3 km
Takegawara Onsen
10.5 km
Ōita City Hall
24 m
Honoo-Honome Shrine
17.5 km
Takashima
31.8 km
Ōita Prefectural Culture Center
763 m
Manju-ji
947 m
Hayasuihime-jinja
25 km
Beppu Ropeway
16.3 km
Ōita Prefectural Library
1.8 km
賀來神社
5.7 km
Jūmonjibaru
17.7 km
Ōita Art Museum
1.9 kmReviews
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