Places to visit near

Ōita

Ōita is a city in Oita Prefecture district, Oita Prefecture, Japan of about 448,907 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage and 16 temples. The must-see places are Wakakusa Park, 大分県立美術館 and Jungle Park.

33.2333° N, 131.6000° EPop. 448,907

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Within 30 km106 places
Within 50 km187
Must-see72
Notable137
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ōita

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:30 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ōita
  2. 平和市民公園park · 45 min
  3. 西寒多神社temple · 45 min
  4. 大分市歴史資料館museum · 1.5 hrs
  5. ラクテンチpark · 45 min
  6. 柞原八幡宮temple · 45 min
  7. Back in Ōita
Today’s loopŌitaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ōita?

Wakakusa Park (park, about 1 km), 大分県立美術館 (museum, about 1 km), Jungle Park (park, about 1 km), Aqua Park (park, about 1 km), 遊歩公園 (park, about 1 km), Kasuga Shrine (temple, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ōita?

187 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 16 temples, 20 waterfalls, 20 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ōita?

Mt. Ikari, about 4 km by road; Takasakiyama (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ōita?

人質櫓, about 2 km by road; 古琴台大門 (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ōita?

Start in Ōita, visit 平和市民公園, then 西寒多神社, then 大分市歴史資料館, then ラクテンチ, then 柞原八幡宮, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.