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.
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.