Oita

Oita

A selection of photographs around "Oita" in Japan.

Eerie abandoned Japanese amusement park, haunting urban decay. Off the map
Japan

Best Abandoned Places in Japan (2017–2018)

"Jordy, did you give up the haikyo?" Here’s my answer, distilled into a new Best Of covering the past two years.

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Risk
Moss-covered stone statues and markers at Kyu-Sento-ji forest temple ruins in Japan Off the map
Kyushu

Kyu-Sento-ji: At the Crossroads of Beliefs

Discover the mysterious ruins of Kyu-Sento-ji, an ancient mountain temple blending Buddhism and Shinto on the Kunisaki Peninsula.

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Risk
Yabakei Japan flower fields with blue blooms, river path, and towering cliffs under clear sky Ethereal
Kyushu

The Heavenly Carpet of Yabakei

Discover the magic of Yabakei's blue nemophila flowers, a breathtaking floral phenomenon that transforms this Japanese region into a celestial dream every spring.

Nemophila Bloom
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Pile of deer skulls with antlers in dark shrine, moody ritual bone photography Hard hike
Autumn

Shishi Gongen: The Sanctuary of Skulls

Explore Shishi Gongen, the mysterious Skull Sanctuary in Usuki. Discover a unique temple where adventure and ancient tradition intertwine.

Quiet
Half day (allow extra time for a slow, careful hike and the chain climb); full day if coming from Oita City and returning the same day
Tranquil ancient forest path, stone staircase Easy walk
Japan

Momiyama Shrine’s Millennial Tree

Not far from Nagayu hot springs is a wonderful hidden shrine, as in a Ghibli movie. Guided tour.

Quiet
2–3 hours (half-day if combining with nearby hot springs or countryside sightseeing)
219+ Adventures to explore
Interior of Dōgo Onsen bathhouse with steaming stone bath, blue mural, and washing stations Shikoku Abashiri Prison corridor in Hokkaido, Japan with rows of weathered wooden cell doors Japan Discover Super-Kamiokande: Neutrino Observatory Marvel in Kamioka. Interview Vibrant koi fish swims serenely in lush underwater paradise. Gifu Moss-covered stone statues and markers at Kyu-Sento-ji forest temple ruins in Japan Oita Browse All → Every adventure in one place