HOT SPOT
In eras past, Oita — a prefecture on the island of Kyushu in south-western Japan — was known as Toyo no kuni, meaning ‘land of abundance’. The term was coined to reflect the vast array of food on offer from the mountains and the sea, and the concept still resonates today. This area is indeed a beautiful setting in which to experience abundant delicacies, as well as hot springs and hospitality — the combination a recipe for some serious rest and relaxation.
The coastal city of Beppu alone is home to about 2000 onsens with a combined hot-spring output greater than any other area in Japan. Public steam baths, ryokans (inns) with intimate bathing
