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Things to do in Oita

5 places to visit in Oita, grouped by the season each one is at its best: spring (1), autumn (3) and any time of year (1). Open a place for live weather, directions and parking.

Oita in spring

Oita

Kuju Flower Park

The licensed May photograph documents spring flower fields with Mount Kuju behind them. Check the operator's current bloom list before choosing a date.

MayMay · Spring flower fields and mountain view

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Oita in autumn

Oita

Kumano Magaibutsu

Autumn leaves frame the sacred approach, with exact timing dependent on the year.

NovNovember · Forest approach in autumn colour

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Oita

Lake Kinrin — Autumn Morning

Oita tourism lists Lake Kinrin from mid-October. Cooler mornings can bring mist, but the effect depends on temperature, wind and humidity.

OctMid-to-late October · Autumn begins in Yufuin

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Maki Odo

Cool weather suits combining Maki Odo with nearby temples and rural scenery.

Oct–NovOctober–November · Kunisaki autumn route

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Oita at any time of year

Oita

Beppu — Umi Jigoku

A blue geothermal pool in Beppu’s famous hells sightseeing area, surrounded by rising steam. The geothermal pool is for viewing, not bathing. Stay behind barriers and check individual attraction hours.

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