Exploring Oita & Surrounds

#Oita.

Highlights: Oita Shinto Shrine, Oita Funai Castle Ruins (pictured), Manjuji, Oita Prefecture Gokoku Shrine, Old Otomo Residence & Garden, and Heiwa City Park.

#Daytrips from Oita.

1. Yufuin.

Journey Duration: From Oita Station a train will take around 1 hour and 10 minutes by regular train, whilst the Shinkansen will take about 45 minutes. Note: there is no need to change for either service type.
Highlights: Comico Art Museum, Yufuin Floral Village, Yufuin Showa Museum, Kinrin Lake (pictured).
Rail Pass: A JR Rail Pass is valid for this journey.