Oita Marine Palace Aquarium

A mountain of hundreds of monkeys that can be visited in a pleasant surrounding.

Built by renowned architect Shigeru Ban, the building is as much of an attraction as the art inside. The museum's permanent collection contains over 3,000 works from artists from around Oita Prefecture. There are also special exhibits, including international exhibits, that change throughout the year.

A popular hang-out place for locals on the roof of AmuPlaza Oita, shopping complex directly connected to the station. There is a train for kids to ride, a pagoda-shaped look-out, a shrine, and restaurants. It's even more attractive at night when everything lights up.

The onsen is located on the 19-21 floors of Oita City Building offering a spectacular view over the city from the hot springs.

The museum contains exhibits and information related to the city's history, including Bungo Kokubunji Temple, the ruins of which are located in a park just outside the museum.

The permanent collection features art from Oita from the end of the Edo Period to the present, including many nanga art, which was particularly popular in Bungo Province (part of modern Oita Prefecture). There are also special exhibits which change throughout the year.