General Information About Oita Airport

Oita's central region is defined by Mount Kuju's highlands, flanked by basin valleys and grasslands. Agriculture thrives here with tomatoes, leeks, strawberries, scallions, kabosu limes (similar to yuzu) and greenhouse tangerines being amongst other staple crops grown there.

Oita stands out not only due to its natural beauty, but also for being an important center of art and culture. Oita's most celebrated artist - architect Arata Isozaki has earned international renown and there are plenty of art and architecture works scattered across its prefecture that visitors can witness.

Oita is well known for its barley shochu, known for its spicy, sweet, and fruity varieties.

Oita cuisine features delicious regional ingredients that come from within its borders, with everything from sushi and ramen to desserts and drinks offering plenty of choices!

Oita's mountains offer many temples and spiritual sites to visit, including two of Oita's three sages Hirosoto Banri and Tanso Hirose which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage sites: Hachimen and Miura Baien as well as Hirosoto Banri and Tanso Hirose which can all be seen.

On the coast, an irregular coastline features sea cliffs, caves and sedimentary rock formations. Popular fishing grounds in the north are sea shoals; Beppu Bay in Saiki City offers excellent opportunities for surfing, scuba diving and snorkeling activities.

Oita offers many attractions for tourists to experience and is also home to the Martha Argerich Music Festival which brings top musicians from around the globe. Additionally, its annual Oita-Asian Sculpture Exhibition celebrates Oita artists while inspiring Asian sculpting enthusiasts.