Why go
- Prefecture of Japan.
- Served by Oita Airport (OIT).
History
Ōita Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. Ōita Prefecture has a population of 1,081,646 and has a geographic area of 6,340 km2 (2,450 sq mi). Ōita Prefecture borders Fukuoka Prefecture to the northwest, Kumamoto Prefecture to the southwest, and Miyazaki Prefecture to the south.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (CRJ-700, A320, 737, 767, DH8) · 3 routes: Nagoya*, Osaka*, Tokyo
- Ibex Airlines FW (CRJ) · 2 routes: Nagoya, Osaka
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (CRJ, 737-800) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
- Genesis GK (A320) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Korean Air KE (737-800, 73J) · 1 route: Seoul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Oita Airport (OIT); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OIT has direct flights to 5 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo, Seoul, Tokyo). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: ホーバーターミナルおおいた(西大分), 1.8 km); routes include ホーバードライブ 西大分-大分空港アクセス, Uwajima-Unyu Ferries (Beppu => Yawatahama), Uwajima-Unyu Ferries (Yawatahama => Beppu).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Oita. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.