Hita (日田市 Hita-shi) is a small city in the west of Oita prefecture, Japan. It's closer to Fukuoka than Oita, the prefectural capital.
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サッポロビール 九州日田工場 ウエルカム館
A must-visit attraction for fans of Japanese beer. Located on a hill offering great views of the city, the factory offers visitors a free guided tour of the facilities followed by a 20-minute free drinking session. Reservations advisable.
小鹿田焼村
A small mountain village based around production of distinctive Onta-yaki style pottery. The pottery is still made via the traditional method, introduced to the area by Korean potters in the 16th century. Water driven, see-saw pounders grind down the local clay for moulding into plates, pots, cups and other ceramics. The sound of the see-saws and running water combined with the scenic mountainside create a tranquil atmosphere.
天ヶ瀬町
A popular hot-spring resort town about 30 minutes drive from Hita. There are many different types of hot spring overlooking the Mikuma river. These even include a rose petal bath!
Hajime Isayama, the author of popular manga Attack on Titan (進撃の巨人 shingeki no kyojin) is originally from Hita; the city is capitalizing on this association. There are two statues, one at the Oyama Dam and the other near the Hita station. There's also a smartphone game.
大原屋
This very small street-corner cafe type restaurant serving sandwiches, fried chicken and pasta. The owner Luchi and his wife Eriko speak some English and are an excellent resource for further information about Hita. International menu. Not traditional. English menus available.
いちじく
Traditional Japanese cabbage pancakes - okonomiyaki. Owned by a lovely old woman and her husband. Few English menus available.
高嶋
This is one of Hita's best restaurants. Recommended dishes are Chicken Nanban and Tonkatsu, although all are very good. Great value for money. No English menu.
中華さと
Offers one of a kind "Phnom Penh Ramen", with a tomato and celery base. In addition to ramen, serves a wide range of dishes including Okinawan specialities such as Okinawan ramen and Goya.
This is a sports bar/flare cocktail bar. The bar staff are very friendly and will put on a show of their cocktail spinning skills if you ask. Great drinks, great fun.
This tiny cocktail bar with under ten seats but over 400 bottles of spirit lining the walls is run by the English-speaking Kohda-san. He is a former cocktail-making champion and he will make you any cocktail you can name, or tailor one to your liking. Intimate and chilled.
萩尾公園キャンプ場
This campground is minimal. It has a small cooking area, several restrooms with running water, and space for tent camping. The campground is actually a section of a larger park, which has a walking path, playground, and softball field. This is all tent camping; there are no RV facilities. No staff can be found on-site, so bring everything you need with you.
ホテルソシア
This is the largest hotel in town. The manager, Umeyama-san, speaks good English and is very helpful.
プラザホテルフジノイ
A smaller and slightly cheaper hotel than the Socia, but just as central. The manager is the same helpful Umeyama-san who also manages the Socia.
By train
Although Hita does have a station, the train is not as convenient as the bus, being more expensive, irregular and less frequent.
By car
The Oita Expressway has an exit here. Driving northwest it takes about 1 hour to drive to Fukuoka (¥1650).
Hita is small enough to get around on by bike alone and you should never really need to use the local buses. A car is useful to get out of town on the weekends but not essential.
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