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What to do and see in Oita, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Oita, Japan including City Spa Tenku, Takasakiyama Natural Zoo, Tanoura Beach, JR Oita City, Oita Prefectural Art Museum, Funai Castle Ruin, Oita Castle Ruin Park.
Restaurants in Oita
1. City Spa Tenku
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By myyellowluggage - Brussels, Belgium
I really enjoyed the City Spa, it is situated on the last floor of a central hotel, just next to Oita Station. The price is very reasonable (1900 Yen for complete access Spa+Healing corner / 1500 Yen for spa access only). The spa is very clean and well organized, no need of additional bath/swim clothes or towels, everything is included in the price. You have a two floor spa with inside and outside hot bath, the outside hot bath is particularly impressive as you re on the roof top and can enjoy the pittoresque view. You need to follow accurately the rules mentioned at reception. You can't wear any clothes in inside hot baths but you have to wear a bath cloth for external hot bath (all provided). You will also find a dry and wet sauna and a healing corner with a smooth sauna (huge place to lay and relax at a pleasant temperature), a salt sauna and lounge to rest (specific clothes provided). Of course, you have showers with free beauty products. I spent 2 hours in the City Spa and really enjoyed every minute.
2. Takasakiyama Natural Zoo
3. Tanoura Beach
4. JR Oita City
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By darrellm149 - Sydney, Australia
Arrived in Oita with the intention of just going to the Ruby World Cup match. The city had put out the welcome mat and arranged local markets and events all based around the JR Oita City area. Great facilities in and around this hub and well worth the time to visit and take advantage of the shops and outdoor events. The statues in the court yard area are worth some investigation and research as they tell a very interesting story of how this part of Japan was instrumental in allowing Europeans into Japan.
5. Oita Prefectural Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By ayAroundTheWorld
I went to Oita to check out the architecture of this museum designed by Ban Shigeru. It's about 15-20 minutes' walk from Oita Station. It's a sunny day and the design is particularly impressive in the strong sunlight. The atrium is two-story high and airy, enclosed by glass, with artworks, sculptures, installations and displays scattered around. It is free for everyone and acts as a public space. There is a small cafe and museum shop on the ground floor, and another cafe on the upper floor. There were sundry exhibitions (with entrance fee) in the exhibition rooms at the time of visit, and many students went. On the upper floor, you can see wooden ceiling structures, typical of Ban Shigeru's design. If you are interested in architecture and design, and also Ban Shigeru's work, this museum is highly recommended.
