Usa Jingu Shrine
Japan's first and most important Hachiman shrine, founded in 725 AD. The original model for 40,000 Hachiman shrines across Japan. Visit on a weekday to have it almost to yourself.
1.5 hours
Free
Spring festival (March) and Autumn festival (October)
30 min by JR Nippo Line from Oita Station
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