Published date: November 26, 2024
Oita is definitely all about hot springs!
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
◆ First, the location (10 minutes walk from Oita Station)
・ The bus from the airport goes directly to the station!
・ There is a restaurant and convenience store on the first floor, which is convenient!
・ The bus stop for express buses to Hakata is also nearby.
◆ The room welcomed me with plenty of goodies that women would love!
（Facial massager, Megurism, Aroma sheets, FACE MASK, etc.)
Experiences during the trip
This trip plan is for 2 nights in Oita (solo trip) → then heading north to Itoshima from Hakata for another 2 nights (meeting up with friends)
On the first day, I left my luggage and explored the area around the station, gathering information at the tourist information center.
On the second day, I planned to head to Yufuin, so I purchased a reserved seat ticket for the limited express Yufuin.
Since I wanted to try "toriten" (fried chicken), I bought a bento at the co-op near the station! It was inexpensive and delicious after heating it up in the hotel microwave!
On the second day, I took the Yufu No. 2 train leaving Oita at 8:20 AM and arrived in Yufuin at 9:06 AM; the train was quite empty!
I recommend going at this time! Kinnrin Lake was also not crowded yet, and I relaxed with brunch at a lakeside cafe!
If you want to ride the cart, it's best to make a same-day reservation at the tourist center in front of the station.
I also enjoyed strolling while munching on croquettes.
There is a place called the Owl Forest, which was unexpectedly enjoyable.
On the way back, I planned to enjoy a foot bath on the station platform, but unfortunately, it was canceled due to the typhoon.
Since I definitely wanted to experience the hot springs when in Oita, I spent a relaxing time at CITY SPA Tenkuu in front of the station. It was a very pleasant hot spring that relieved my travel fatigue.
The next day, I took a bus north to Hakata.
If your goal is to visit Yufuin, it might be good to go to Beppu from the airport, take lodging, and there as a base for sightseeing.