A Variety of Lessons, a Variety of Discoveries

Students have a valuable opportunity to experience different cultures through Himeshima The School Excursion Program welcomes you to drop by the ‘School Exchange’ OITA Oita Prefecture. 31 It is a program that aims to give students the ability to have fun whilst learning. 653 544 ACCESS MAP We have everything here to aid students’ learning and development. NAKATSU 654 KIBI 213 23 Kunisaki HIGASINAKATU 213 YANAGIGAURA BUZENNAGASU IAMDU 29 AMATSU BUZENZENKOUJI 23 Bungotak29ada 55 10 44 5 An introduction to the achievements of the School Exchange program 10 31 O TOKY USA 34 To 1.Safety, security and a high standard of hospitality 212 655 Usa IC 651 OSAKA NISIYASHIKI To To NAGOYA 387 10 TATEISHI In 2010, over 2000 participants came to Oita Prefecture in the Educational School Visits program. To South Korea 2 Innai IC Kitsuki 34 (Seoul) With uniquely Japanese sightseeing destinations such as Beppu and Yufuin, and the The school exchange took place in a number of schools throughout the prefecture. Through the NAKAYAMAGA OITA Airport Ajimu IC Oita airport road 500 Usa Usa beppu road presence of the International University for exchange students, there is a sense of 28 Aki IC introductions of their respective traditional cultures, the exchange of differences in lifestyle and 496 Oita agricultural Kitsuki IC cultural park IC KITSUKI Nakatsu 500 Fujiwara JCT a) familiarity in the area. Visitors from overseas will be able to enjoy the Educational School 213 Osak culture, students were able to achieve a valuable understanding of other cultures. Hiji IC a～ Hayami IC suyam OOGA Mat HIJI u～ OOTURU 212 50 Bepp Visit in a secure, hospitable environment. BUNGO YOUKOKU ( Hiji JCT lower obe) IMAYAMA TOYOOKA y sunf Oita～K Hita IC Hiji nflower( Kusu Ferr Ferry su TERUOKA 387 KAMEGAWA Also, in the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake in the Tohoku region of Japan, Oita • School Exchange between Hwagok High School (Seoul, Korean) and Hita High School (Oita Prefecture) YOAKE 48 386 HITA 48 210 BEPPUDAIGAKU BUNGOMIYOSHI 54 Amagasetakathuka IC (Photos) Welcome Ceremony, Opinion Exchange, A walk around Mameda Town Kusu IC Beppu IC remains completely unaffected, and there is no risk of radiation exposure. BUNGO 54 KITAYAMADA Beppu 212 BEPPU NAKAGAWA 210 BUNGOMORI 11 SUGIKAWACHI ERA Oita car road Yufuin IC YUFUIN HIGASHI 10 Hita Kokonoe IC BEPPU TURUSAKI OZAI AMAGASE MINAMIYUFU OITA MAKI SAKANOICHI 197 NOYA NISHI OITA TAKAJYO KOUZAKI HIKIJI 52 Oita IC 56 9 12 BUNGO KAKU 205 2. The rich nature, unique onsen culture and Japanese scenery 387 NAKAMURA 210 MINAMI FURUGOU ONIGASE MUKAINOHARU OITA TAKIO Oita mera IC Oita Oita 11 YUNOHIRA SYOUNAITENJINYAMA miyakawachi IC 217 537 Oita mituyoshi IC ONOYA BUNGOKOKUBU OITA SHIKIDO DAIGAKUMAE SASHIU Kokonoe 38 21 12 Yufu NAKAHANDA SHITANOE In Oita, there is a unique onsen culture that has developed in the rich nature of 41 442 412 KUMASAKI 442 the area. Not only is the onsen experience good for one’ s health, but the steam 30 KAKENAKA KAMIUSUKI USUKI 9 Usuki IC 11 Tsukumi from onsen is also used in cooking. With its abundance of natural energy, Oita INUKAI 387 Tukumi IC 502 41 TUKUMI • School Exchange between Middle School students from Singapore and Middle School students from across Oita. 12 HIJIRO is receiving attention from all over the world for its advancements in Eco 57 AZAMUI 412 326 Usuki (Photos) Welcome Ceremony, School Introduction, Karate, Kendo, Poem Recital, School lunch, Class Participation energy. SUGAO 502 36 KARIU 47 442 10 217 ASAJI MIEMACHI KAIZAKI Saiki IC There are also many places that retain the older customs and traditions of Japan. 502 OGATA （Tentative name） SAIKI Taketa BUNGOTAKETA BUNGO 57 388 KIYOKAWA KAMIOKA By experiencing Japan’ s traditional rural farming and fishing village culture, TAMARAI BUNGOOGI Bungoono 35 NAOMI one can gain an even deeper understanding of Japan. 135 45 Beijing NAOKAWA

53 326 The east Kyushu car road Seoul Saiki 37 39 JAPAN 388 Busan Tokyo SHIGEOKA 3.Invaluable exchange opportunities: School exchanges and Farm stays 6 Nagoya kobeOsaka Kamae IC Fukuooka Matsuyama 10 （Tentative name） • School exchange between Jian Ping school (China) and Houfu Primary and Middle school (Oita) Shanghai Oita SOUTAROU In 2010, over 2000 students participated in school exchange programs (Photos) Welcome Ceremony, Basketball match to promote sports exchange throughout the prefecture. Depending on the school and time of year, T'aipei participants in the program are able to take classes together, play sports, and share traditional cultural activities with each other such as flower arranging and Getting to Oita Japanese tea ceremony, overcoming language barriers in the process. We look forward to your visit Also, with the development of ‘Green Tourism’, there are a number of farm TOKYO (Haneda Airport) OITA Airport…1 hour and 30 minutes OSAKA (Itami Airport) OITA Airport…1 hour stay experience opportunities. Whilst there, students can participate in farming NAGOYA (Tyubu Airport) OITA Airport…1 hour and 10 minutes • School Exchange between Rin Yi Middle School (China) and Chubu Middle School (Beppu Municipal School) FLIGHTS SEOUL (Incheon Airport) OITA Airport…1 hour and 20 minutes activities, cooking and learn about traditional Japanese culture. (Photos) Welcome ceremony, choir recital, local residents’ musical performance, Karate performance, card games, opinion exchange TOKYO (TOKYO Station) OITA Station…6 hours and 30 minutes OSAKA (SHIN OSAKA Station) OITA Station…4 hours FUKUOKA (HAKATA Station) OITA Station…2 hours and 10 minutes TRAIN KITAKYUSYU (KOKURA Station) OITA Station…1 hour and 15 minutes 4.The various sightseeing programs and amusement facilities FUKUOKA Internatial Airport BEPPU City…2 hours FUKUOKA OITA City…2 hours 30 minutes FUKUOKA HITA City…1 hour and 30 minutes There are tourism programs across all four seasons of the HIGHWAY BUS OITA Airport OITA City…1 hour year which focus on students’ learning and development. Some of the hotspots include; Harmony Land theme park, OSAKA BEPPU…11 hours and 30 minutes • School Exchange between visitors from the Practical teaching college affiliated with Tai Ann school (China) and Beppu South Primary school (Beppu Municipal school) KOBE NISHI OITA…11 hours and 30 minutes where students can meet the famous ‘Hello Kitty’ , the FERRY Mejiron: The Oita Prefecture Cheer Squad “Bird” (Photos) Welcome ceremony, choir recital, musical performance, Japanese calligraphy, jump rope competition Umitamago Aquarium, Mt. Takasaki Natural park where A variety of lessons, students can see Japanese monkeys and Centeleisure For all inquiries Kijima Kogen Amusement Park. International Policy Division, Planning and Promotion Department, Oita Prefectural Government http://www.visit-oita.jp/index.e.html [Location] 3-1-1 Ohte-machi, Oita City, Oita Prefecture, Japan, 870-8501 a variety of discoveries. [TEL] +81 (97)506-2044 [FAX] +81 (97)506-1723 [Email] [email protected] Oita Prefecture School Excursion Promotion Association For more information on the School Exchange Program Oita Prefectural Government International Planning Promotion Department International Policy Division TEL +81(97)506-2044 Students have a valuable opportunity to experience different cultures through Himeshima The School Excursion Program welcomes you to drop by the ‘School Exchange’ OITA Oita Prefecture. 31 It is a program that aims to give students the ability to have fun whilst learning. 653 544 ACCESS MAP We have everything here to aid students’ learning and development. NAKATSU 654 KIBI 213 23 Kunisaki HIGASINAKATU 213 YANAGIGAURA BUZENNAGASU IAMDU 29 AMATSU BUZENZENKOUJI 23 Bungotak29ada 55 10 44 5 An introduction to the achievements of the School Exchange program 10 31 O TOKY USA 34 To 1.Safety, security and a high standard of hospitality 212 655 Usa IC 651 OSAKA NISIYASHIKI To To NAGOYA 387 10 TATEISHI In 2010, over 2000 participants came to Oita Prefecture in the Educational School Visits program. To South Korea 2 Innai IC Kitsuki 34 (Seoul) With uniquely Japanese sightseeing destinations such as Beppu and Yufuin, and the The school exchange took place in a number of schools throughout the prefecture. Through the NAKAYAMAGA OITA Airport Ajimu IC Oita airport road 500 Usa Usa beppu road presence of the International University for exchange students, there is a sense of 28 Aki IC introductions of their respective traditional cultures, the exchange of differences in lifestyle and 496 Oita agricultural Kitsuki IC cultural park IC KITSUKI Nakatsu 500 Fujiwara JCT a) familiarity in the area. Visitors from overseas will be able to enjoy the Educational School 213 Osak culture, students were able to achieve a valuable understanding of other cultures. Hiji IC a～ Hayami IC suyam OOGA Mat HIJI u～ OOTURU 212 50 Bepp Visit in a secure, hospitable environment. BUNGO YOUKOKU ( Hiji JCT lower obe) IMAYAMA TOYOOKA y sunf Oita～K Hita IC Hiji nflower( Kusu Ferr Ferry su TERUOKA 387 KAMEGAWA Also, in the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake in the Tohoku region of Japan, Oita • School Exchange between Hwagok High School (Seoul, Korean) and Hita High School (Oita Prefecture) YOAKE 48 386 HITA 48 210 BEPPUDAIGAKU BUNGOMIYOSHI 54 Amagasetakathuka IC (Photos) Welcome Ceremony, Opinion Exchange, A walk around Mameda Town Kusu IC Beppu IC remains completely unaffected, and there is no risk of radiation exposure. BUNGO 54 KITAYAMADA Beppu 212 BEPPU NAKAGAWA 210 BUNGOMORI 11 SUGIKAWACHI ERA Oita car road Yufuin IC YUFUIN HIGASHI 10 Hita Kokonoe IC BEPPU TURUSAKI OZAI AMAGASE MINAMIYUFU OITA MAKI SAKANOICHI 197 NOYA NISHI OITA TAKAJYO KOUZAKI HIKIJI 52 Oita IC 56 9 12 BUNGO KAKU 205 2. The rich nature, unique onsen culture and Japanese scenery 387 NAKAMURA 210 MINAMI FURUGOU ONIGASE MUKAINOHARU OITA TAKIO Oita mera IC Oita Oita 11 YUNOHIRA SYOUNAITENJINYAMA miyakawachi IC 217 537 Oita mituyoshi IC ONOYA BUNGOKOKUBU OITA SHIKIDO DAIGAKUMAE SASHIU Kokonoe 38 21 12 Yufu NAKAHANDA SHITANOE In Oita, there is a unique onsen culture that has developed in the rich nature of 41 442 412 KUMASAKI 442 the area. Not only is the onsen experience good for one’ s health, but the steam 30 KAKENAKA KAMIUSUKI USUKI 9 Usuki IC 11 Tsukumi from onsen is also used in cooking. With its abundance of natural energy, Oita INUKAI 387 Tukumi IC 502 41 TUKUMI • School Exchange between Middle School students from Singapore and Middle School students from across Oita. 12 HIJIRO is receiving attention from all over the world for its advancements in Eco 57 AZAMUI 412 326 Usuki (Photos) Welcome Ceremony, School Introduction, Karate, Kendo, Poem Recital, School lunch, Class Participation energy. SUGAO 502 36 KARIU 47 442 10 217 ASAJI MIEMACHI KAIZAKI Saiki IC There are also many places that retain the older customs and traditions of Japan. 502 OGATA （Tentative name） SAIKI Taketa BUNGOTAKETA BUNGO 57 388 KIYOKAWA KAMIOKA By experiencing Japan’ s traditional rural farming and fishing village culture, TAMARAI BUNGOOGI Bungoono 35 NAOMI one can gain an even deeper understanding of Japan. 135 45 Beijing NAOKAWA

53 326 The east Kyushu car road Seoul Saiki 37 39 JAPAN 388 Busan Tokyo SHIGEOKA 3.Invaluable exchange opportunities: School exchanges and Farm stays 6 Nagoya kobeOsaka Kamae IC Fukuooka Matsuyama 10 （Tentative name） • School exchange between Jian Ping school (China) and Houfu Primary and Middle school (Oita) Shanghai Oita SOUTAROU In 2010, over 2000 students participated in school exchange programs (Photos) Welcome Ceremony, Basketball match to promote sports exchange throughout the prefecture. Depending on the school and time of year, T'aipei participants in the program are able to take classes together, play sports, and share traditional cultural activities with each other such as flower arranging and Getting to Oita Japanese tea ceremony, overcoming language barriers in the process. We look forward to your visit Also, with the development of ‘Green Tourism’, there are a number of farm TOKYO (Haneda Airport) OITA Airport…1 hour and 30 minutes OSAKA (Itami Airport) OITA Airport…1 hour stay experience opportunities. Whilst there, students can participate in farming NAGOYA (Tyubu Airport) OITA Airport…1 hour and 10 minutes • School Exchange between Rin Yi Middle School (China) and Chubu Middle School (Beppu Municipal School) FLIGHTS SEOUL (Incheon Airport) OITA Airport…1 hour and 20 minutes activities, cooking and learn about traditional Japanese culture. (Photos) Welcome ceremony, choir recital, local residents’ musical performance, Karate performance, card games, opinion exchange TOKYO (TOKYO Station) OITA Station…6 hours and 30 minutes OSAKA (SHIN OSAKA Station) OITA Station…4 hours FUKUOKA (HAKATA Station) OITA Station…2 hours and 10 minutes TRAIN KITAKYUSYU (KOKURA Station) OITA Station…1 hour and 15 minutes 4.The various sightseeing programs and amusement facilities FUKUOKA Internatial Airport BEPPU City…2 hours FUKUOKA OITA City…2 hours 30 minutes FUKUOKA HITA City…1 hour and 30 minutes There are tourism programs across all four seasons of the HIGHWAY BUS OITA Airport OITA City…1 hour year which focus on students’ learning and development. Some of the hotspots include; Harmony Land theme park, OSAKA BEPPU…11 hours and 30 minutes • School Exchange between visitors from the Practical teaching college affiliated with Tai Ann school (China) and Beppu South Primary school (Beppu Municipal school) KOBE NISHI OITA…11 hours and 30 minutes where students can meet the famous ‘Hello Kitty’ , the FERRY Mejiron: The Oita Prefecture Cheer Squad “Bird” (Photos) Welcome ceremony, choir recital, musical performance, Japanese calligraphy, jump rope competition Umitamago Aquarium, Mt. Takasaki Natural park where A variety of lessons, students can see Japanese monkeys and Centeleisure For all inquiries Kijima Kogen Amusement Park. International Policy Division, Planning and Promotion Department, Oita Prefectural Government http://www.visit-oita.jp/index.e.html [Location] 3-1-1 Ohte-machi, Oita City, Oita Prefecture, Japan, 870-8501 a variety of discoveries. [TEL] +81 (97)506-2044 [FAX] +81 (97)506-1723 [Email] [email protected] Oita Prefecture School Excursion Promotion Association For more information on the School Exchange Program Oita Prefectural Government International Planning Promotion Department International Policy Division TEL +81(97)506-2044 A Program that encourages students’ learning and development through a variety of invaluable hands-on experiences There are many more places to visit, so for more information Please refer to the region specific home page or Tourism Association Oita Prefecture Tourism Information Site “Tourism Oita” (http://www.visit-oita.jp/index.e.html) Eastern Region Central Region Southern Region Western Region Northern Region [Beppu City] [Kitsuki City] [Kunisaki City] [Hiji Town] [Oita City] [Usuki City] [Yufu City] [Saiki City] [Hita City] [Kokonoe Town] [Bungo Takada City] [Usa City] Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program A walk around the uniquely Japanese Onsen sightseeing spots Walk the streets of an Edo castle town in Kimono Experience Yayoi Period Culture (1800 years old) Here you can meet the world famous Hello Kitty! Wild Japanese Monkey Observation Gain a second hometown through this heartwarming exchange “At the time, the Gods descend gently onto the stage” Experience making Pearl accessories by hand Experience Satoyama Culture through Japanese Plum Harvesting Enjoy Japan’s number one suspension bridge Experience Japanese everyday life through farm stay visits Make Ajimu your second home-town ~ Tour of Beppu Jigoku Onsen area~ ~ Travel back in time to the Edo period! ~ ~ Kunisaki City Historical Learning Centre, Yayoi Village ~ ~Sanrio Character Park “Harmonyland” ~ ~ “Mt. Takasaki Natural Park” ~ ~ Farm stays in Notsu-machi, Usuki City ~ ~ Traditional theatre “Shounai Kagura” ~ ~ Kamae Blue Tourism Association “Amabe Tosei University Taikan Kouza” ~ ~ Ohyama-machi Ohgirihata Green Tourism Association ~ ~ “Kokonoe’s ‘yume’ large suspension bridge” ~ ~ Farm stays in Bungo Takada City ~ ~ The Ajimu Green Tourism Farm Stay Experience ~

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They can Usuki City, those who come to visit experience Kagura” and try participating in the dancing Kamae who have been brought up near the culture and lifestyle of farming people. By wide, this is Japan’s biggest pedestrian suspension students can learn in depth about the everyday they were their own children. As a member of Jigoku onsen (hot springs), and the beautiful castle town preserved from the Edo period. make ‘magatama’ (carved beads made from a true! You can meet Sanrio characters like be seen descending the mountain every day to their warm hospitality, and become one of the yourself. As you learn the connection between ocean, and try your hand at creating learning about the traditional production and bridge, and it is said that to walk on this bridge feels lifestyle and food culture of Japanese people. your farm home stay family, you can help out Myoban and Kannawa onsen. Here you can You will feel as though you have travelled variety of stones) and how to build fires by Hello Kitty, and experience some of the world feed, so come along and see this impressive family. Here you can build a relationship with Japanese people and the gods and nature, you hand-made pearl accessories. Here you can harvesting process, and cooking of the special as though you are walking on air. As you stand on The kind-hearted people here eagerly await with cooking and farm chores, and hopefully experience the unique onsen culture that has back in time to a different era of Japanese hand. famous Japanese ‘character culture’. sight up close. Japanese families through a variety of can deepen your understanding of traditional have fun whilst learning about the workings of ‘ume’ and ‘sumomo’ of Ohyama-machi, you the bridge, you can appreciate the magnificent visitors. gain a “second home-town”. thrived for so many years. culture. activities. Japanese culture. Japanese fishing villages. can get a taste of the local agricultural culture scenery, and see the ‘Shindou’ waterfall which is [ L o c a t i o n ] 1639 Ankokuji, Kunisaki City and way of life. among Japan’s top 100 waterfalls. [ L o c a t i o n ] A number of places around the city [ A c c e s s ] 20minutes by car from Oita port [ L o c a t i o n ] 3098-1 Kanzaki, Oita City [ L o c a t i o n ] Notsu-machi, Usuki City [ A c c e s s ] 20minutes by car from the Usa Interchange [ L o c a t i o n ] A number of locations around Ajimu-machi, Usa City [ L o c a t i o n ] Beppu city [ L o c a t i o n ] Kitsuki, Kitsuki City [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 (Closed Mondays, National Holidays, New Year Holidays) [ L o c a t i o n ] 5933 Fujiwara, Hiji Town [ A c c e s s ] 15minutes by car from Oita JR train station [ A c c e s s ] 15minutes by car from Usuki Interchange [ L o c a t i o n ] *Please inquire by phone [ L o c a t i o n ] 1834-2 Takenouragouchi, Kamae, Saiki City [ L o c a t i o n ] 3545-1 Ohyama-machi, West Ohyama, Hita City [ L o c a t i o n ] Tano, Kokonoe Town [Business hours] *Please inquire [ A c c e s s ] 25minutes by car from Yanagigaura JR Train station [ A c c e s s ] Different for each venue (Please refer to home page) [ A c c e s s ] 5minutes by car from Kitsuki Interchange [ C o s t ] Entrance: High school students ¥200, Middle/Elementary school students [ A c c e s s ] 2minutes by car from Hiji Interchange [Business hours] 8:30~17:00 (Open all year) [Business hours] (*Please inquire by phone) [ A c c e s s ] *Please inquire by phone [ A c c e s s ] *Different for each establishment (please refer to home page) [ A c c e s s ] 30minutes drive from Hita JR train station [ A c c e s s ] 30minutes by car from the Kokonoe Interchange [ C o s t ] For a one night stay, two meals included: ¥8700/person (*extra ¥525 [Business hours] *Please inquire [Business hours] Different for each venue (Please refer to home page) [Business hours] Please call to confirm ¥100 (Group Discount available) [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 *Changes seasonally (please refer to the home page) [ C o s t ] High school students ¥500, Elementary and Middle school students ¥250 [ C o s t ] 1night (two meals included) ¥8700 per person (*Lunch fee (¥525) and admission extra) [Business hours] *Please inquire by phone [Business hours] *Different for each facility (please refer to home page) [Business hours] *Please inquire [Business hours] *Varies seasonally (please refer to home page) charge for lunch) [ C o s t ] For one night stay including two meals ¥6500 (*Extra cost for some [ C o s t ] Different for each venue (Please refer to home page) [ C o s t ] ¥2000/person *Extra costs for some activities (Please refer to home page) [ C o s t ] Passport Ticket: ¥2800 (* Discount available for school excusion groups) (*Group discount available) [Inquiries] Nishimoto (Head of the Nouhaku department) at the Kichomu Village [ C o s t ] *Please inquire by phone [ C o s t ] *Different for each facility (please refer to home page) [ C o s t ] ¥1000~1500/person [ C o s t ] Entrance: Middle school students and older ¥500, Elementary school students ¥200 *group discount available [ I n q u i r i e s ] Bungo Takada City, Agriculture and Forestry, Planning Promotion Division activities, please inquire for details) [Inquiries] Beppu City Tourism Centre (0977-24-2828) [Inquiries] Kitsuki City Tourism Centre (0978-63-0100) [Inquiries] Kunisaki City Historical Learning Centre, Yayoi Village (0978-72-2677) [Inquiries] Harmony Land Business Operations Division (0977-73-1155) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Mt. Takasaki Natural Park (097-532-5010) Green Tourism Society (0974-32-7239) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Yufu City, Planning and International Exchange Division (097-582-1111) [Inquiries] Kamae Blue Tourism Association (0972-42-0115) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Ohyama Development and Promotion Bureau, Hita City Office (0973-52-3101) [Inquiries] Management Centre (0973-73-3800) (0978-22-3100) [ I n q u i r i e s ] NPO Organisation, Ajimu Green Tourism Association (0978-44-1158) [Home page] http://www.beppu-navi.jp/nve-com/modules/aboutbeppu/ [Home page] http://www.kitsuki-kankou.com/home/english [Home page] http://web.city.kunisaki.oita.jp/yayoinomura/taikengakushukan.jsp [Home page] http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/harmony/harmony.html [Home page] http://www.takasakiyama.jp/ [Home page] http://heartland.geocities.jp/kichi46gt/ [Home page] http://www.city.yufu.oita.jp/kanko/ [Home page] http://www.kamae-bt.com [Home page] http://www.city.hita.oita.jp/tksinkou/page_00209.html [Home page] http:www.yumeooturihashi.com/ [Home page] http://bungotakada-gt.com/ [Home page] http://www.ajimu-gt.jp/page0120.html Eco-Friendly Onsen Steam Cooking Experience Learning the Japanese essence through Tea Ceremony Appreciate the beautiful night sky out in the fresh air Craft-making experience with seasonal herbs See underwater life at the Aquarium Japanese faith expressed at the group of Stone Buddhas Make stylish crafts in Yufuin town Experience the Japanese Tea Ceremony, and the distinguished Study the Ideologies of Confucian Scholar Tansou Hirose Eco-energy! Visit a geothermal energy production plant A Recreation of Japan in the 1950’s Walk around a number of historical Japanese Shinto shrines ~ Jigoku-mushi Studio, Kannawa ~ ~ Tea ceremony experience at a Samurai residence ~ ~ Baien Village Tenkyuukan ~ ~ “Ohga Farm” Rose Garden Herb Park ~ ~ Oita “Umitamago” Marine Aquarium ~ ~ The “Usuki Stone Buddhas” National Treasure ~ ~ Memorable souvenirs, stylish atmosphere ~ works of a great writer~ “Kunikida Doppokan” , “Kyushintei” Tearoom ~ ~ “Kangien Education Association Centre” ~ ~ “Hachoubaru Geothermal Energy Plant” ~ ~ “The Showa Romance Period: Showa Yume Sanchoumekan” ~ ~ Hachiman Souhongu: “The Usa Shinto Shrine” ~

Here you can experience cooking with onsen Participate in the tea ceremony in the samurai Visit the Miura Baien commemorative centre, and learn The sixty six square kilometer Rose and Herb At the aquarium you can see dolphin and It is said that these precious stone Buddha In Yufuin town, there are many shops where After taking a tour of the commemorative hall Students can learn about the history and Here on a plateau surrounded by Asokujyu In the 1950’s whilst Japan was still a poor This is famously known as the birthplace of the steam released from underground. With this residence of the traditional castle town. Here in about the Edo period philosopher and his achievements Park features both restaurants and shops, and walrus performances, and get close to other statues were carved in the era between the you can experience traditional Japanese arts for the famous Meiji period writer Doppo teachings of ‘Kangien’, the largest private National Park, is the Hachoubaru Geothermal country, it was a time when people in a unique fusion of Shinto and Buddhism. Walk method of cooking, food can be cooked with the beautiful scenery, you can experience the and studies of astrology and nature. After this, you can faces toward the beautiful Beppu port. Here at aquatic life. Through this, students can learn Heian period and the Kamakura period, and as such as pottery, chopstick-making and flower Kunikida, you can take part in the Japanese tea school in Japan in the Edo period. It was Energy Plant. With an output of 110,000 community would help each other out. Walk through the beautiful bright red gateway into natural steam of over 100 degrees, making it true ‘Japanese essence’. experience looking up into space for yourself through the Park, you can experience original important lessons about life and nature. a result are recognised as National Treasures. pressing. Here you can make your very own ceremony in the “Kyuushintei” tearoom. opened by the Confucian Scholar ‘Tansou kilowatts, it is the largest geothermal energy down the streets of the replicated buildings, the shrine, and around the majestic inner both eco-friendly and healthy. one of western Japan’s most prominent telescopes. craft-making with seasonal herbs. Upon viewing these silent figures, you can souvenir in the sophisticated atmosphere of Hirose’, whose teachings and educational producer in Japan, and a great place to learn and appreciate the nostalgia whilst learning a sanctuary and the holy grounds, and you will experience the influence of Japanese religion. Yufuin. principles were considered ground-breaking at about green energy. little bit more about Japan. begin to feel the spirit of this religion. [ L o c a t i o n ] 2244 Tomikiyo, Aki-machi, Kunisaki City the time. [ A c c e s s ] 30minutes by car from Oita Airport [ L o c a t i o n ] 6025-1 Ohga, Hiji Town [ L o c a t i o n ] Takasaki Yamashimo beachfront, Oita City [ L o c a t i o n ] 804-1 Fukata, Usuki City [ L o c a t i o n ] 9-37 Jyouka Higashi-machi, Saiki City [ L o c a t i o n ] 989-1 Shin-machi, Bungo Takada City [ L o c a t i o n ] 5-Kumi Furumoto, Beppu City [ L o c a t i o n ] 665-172 Kitsuki, Kitsuki City [Business hours] *Subject to change (please refer to home page) [ A c c e s s ] 15minutes by car from Hiji Interchange [ A c c e s s ] 15minutes drive from Oita JR train station [ A c c e s s ] 5minutes by car from Usuki Interchange [ L o c a t i o n ] Various places throughout the city [ A c c e s s ] 10minutes by car from Saiki Interchange [ L o c a t i o n ] 2-18 Tansou-nichome, Hita City [ L o c a t i o n ] Hachobaru, Yutsubo, Kokonoe Town [ A c c e s s ] 20minutes by car from Usa JR Train station [ L o c a t i o n ] Minami Usa, Usa City [ A c c e s s ] 20minutes drive from Beppu JR train station [ A c c e s s ] 5minutes by car from Kitsuki Interchange [ C o s t ] Middle School/ High School students ¥300, Elementary School students [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 (*Restaurants and shops open at 10:00, and are closed every Tuesday) [Business hours] *Changes with the season (please refer to home page) [Business hours] *Changes with the season (please refer to home page) [ A c c e s s ] *Different for each establishment (please refer to the home page) [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 (closed Mondays, and New Year Holidays) [ A c c e s s ] 5minutes by car from Hita JR train station [ A c c e s s ] 40minutes by car from the Kokonoe Interchange [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 [ A c c e s s ] 10minutes by car from Usa JR Train station [Business hours] 9:00~21:00 (Closed third Wednesday of every month) [Business hours] Please call to confirm ¥200 (group discount available) [ C o s t ] Entrance: High school students ¥500, Elementary and Middle school students [ C o s t ] High school students ¥1890, Elementary and Middle school students [ C o s t ] High school students ¥530, Elementary and Middle school students ¥260 [Business hours] *Different for each establishment (please refer to the home page) [ C o s t ] Entrance: High school students ¥200, Elementary and Middle school students ¥100 [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 (Closed Wednesdays and New Year Holidays) [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 (Closed for New Year Holidays) [ C o s t ] Entrance: Elementary, Middle and High school students ¥420 (please refer [Business hours] All year round [ C o s t ] Use of Steam Cooking facilities ¥500/30minutes (Cost of ingredients extra) [ C o s t ] ¥1000/person [Inquiries] Baien Village (0978-64-6300) ¥300 (*Extra cost for craft-making experience, please refer to home page) ¥950 (*Group discount available) (*Group discount available) [ C o s t ] *Different for each establishment (please refer to the home page) (*Group discount available, *Tea ceremony participation costs extra, ¥500/person) [ C o s t ] Entrance: FREE (Please inquire for cost of activity participation) [ C o s t ] FREE to home page for more details) [ C o s t ] FREE [Inquiries] Jigoku-Mushi Studio, Kannawa (0977-66-3775) [Inquiries] Kitsuki City Tourism Centre (0978-63-0100) [Home page] Tenkyuukan: http://www.oct-net.ne.jp/~infbaien/ [Inquiries] Ohga Farm (0977-73-0012) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Umitamago (097-534-1010) [Inquiries] The Stone Buddhas office (0972-65-3300) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Yufuin Tourism Office (0977-85-4464) [Inquiries] Kunikida Doppo-kan, Jyouka-machi, Saiki (0972-22-2866) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Kangien Education Centre (0973-22-0268) [Inquiries] Hachoubaru Geothermal Energy Plant Exhibition Hall (0973-79-2853) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Bungo Takada City Sightseeing and City Planning Company (0978-23-1860) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Usa City Tourism Association (0978-37-0202) [Home page] http://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/02kankou/01info/02shisetsu/15jigokumushi.html [Home page] http://www.kitsuki-kankou.com/ CommemorativeCentre: http://web.city.kunisaki.oita.jp/bunkazaika/baiensiryoukan.jsp [Home page] http://www.ogafarm.com/ [Home page] http://www.umitamago.jp/index.html [Home page] http://www.city.usuki.oita.jp/sekibutsu/ [Home page] http://www.yufuin.gr.jp/enjoy_yufuin/make/ [Home page] http://www.city.saiki.oita.jp/shisetsu/doppo.html [Home page] http://www.city.hita.oita.jp/kangien/center.html [Home page] http://o.kyuden.co.jp/siten_hacchobaru [Home page] http://www.showanomachi.com/index.php [Home page] http://www.usajinguu.com/ Traditional Hand-Made Crafts, Beppu Bamboo Crafts Appreciation Popular Entertainment, Public Theatre Appreciation The Fusion of Shintoism and Buddhism Grounds A Wander Around Youkoku Castle ruins and the surrounding Historical Buildings Experience ancient culture and way of life A walk around an Edo period castle town Learn Japanese culture through farm stay visits Learn the importance of recycling See the biggest Gold Mine in Asia, and Experience Gold Dust Panning Experience the grandeur of Kokonoe nature with all five senses “Real Japan” Cultural Experience The man who represents the history of “Sumo” ~ Beppu Traditional Bamboo Crafts Centre ~ ~ Kitsuki Public Theatre ~ Kunisaki’s Historical Peninsula~ “Kyusendouji Site” of the “Itsutsuji Fudouson” ~ ~ “Youkoku Castle Ruins” “Tekizanso” ~ ~ “Oita City Rekishi Shiryoukan” ~ ~ Niouza Historical Street ~ ~ Yufu City’s Farm Stay Visits ~ ~ “Eco Centre Banjyou” ~ ~ “Taio Gold Mine Underground Museum” ~ ~ “Kujyu Tade” Marshlands ~ ~ Zen meditation, sutra and Japanese drumming experience ~ ~ The 35th Grand Champion Sumo Wrestler Futabayama: “Futaba no Sato” ~

This tradition of hand-made crafts, has been Kitsuki public theatre has been a popular form The Buddhist faith has been practiced around the The Youkoku castle ruins still remain in the Experience how people started fires and made Here there is a town that has existed for several Through the Farm stay experience, you can In the 21st century, the environment has Since the first gold ore was found in 1894, the These marshlands are registered in the Ramsar At the Fukiji Buddhist temple, you can This is the birthplace of the 35th grand honed over many years of practice. The of entertainment for many years. Theatre world since ancient times, but at the Usa Shrine, beautiful region overlooking Beppu port. In decorations such as “magatama” in ancient hundred years. The neighbourhood includes a feel for yourself the richness that remains in become a hot topic. Here you can learn about Taio Gold Mine uncovered large quantities of Convention as being home to rare plant life. experience the traditional culture of “real champion Sumo wrestler Futabayama, who craftsmen pour their heart and soul into these appreciation is a great way to learn about the dedicated to ‘Hachiman’ , there exists a unique this neighbourhood is the Tekizanso, built by a times. Learn the ancient Japanese way of life, number of high class Samurai residences and Japanese farming villages. Learn to be thankful the importance of recycling and separating gold for about 80 years. In 1972, the mine There are volunteer guides here, so come along Japan” through Zen meditation and sutra, and carved his name into the history of the national exceptional hand crafted items, which are Japanese lifestyle and Japanese emotions. fusion of the Buddhism and Shintoism. Here you wealthy local in the Taisho period. Here you and deepen your understanding of Japanese Buddhist temples. Experience the history of for the beauty of nature and the circle of life, rubbish. ceased production, but is still open for gold and see the beautiful scenery, feel the cooling authentic Japanese drumming under the Japanese sport of Sumo wrestling. As you revered throughout Japan and overseas. can take a walk in the mysterious mountain can appreciate not only the luxurious building, culture. Usuki in person, and appreciate the beauty of and reflect on one’s own personal growth. hunting, and there are still underground tunnel wind, hear the sounds of nature, and supervision of a professional instructor. follow this hero’s achievements, you can get a trails, and experience for yourself this unique but also the breathtaking scenery from the traditional Japanese houses. tours. experience nature with all five senses. feel for the way Japanese people think about religion immersed in the beautiful scenery. garden. this special sport. [ L o c a t i o n ] 8-3 Higashi Soen, Beppy City [ L o c a t i o n ] 60-1 kokubu, Oita City [ L o c a t i o n ] Various places throughout the city [ L o c a t i o n ] 3750 Nakatsue-mura, Gouse, Hita City [ L o c a t i o n ] Tano, Kokonoe Town [ L o c a t i o n ] Throughout the city [ A c c e s s ] 20minutes drive from Beppu JR train station [ L o c a t i o n ] 398-1 Kitsuki, Kitsuki City [ L o c a t i o n ] Throughout the city [ L o c a t i o n ] 2612 Hiji Town ( Hiji Tourism Association) [ A c c e s s ] 2minutes walk from Bungo Kokubu JR Train station [ L o c a t i o n ] Niouza, Usuki City [ A c c e s s ] *Different for each establishment (please refer to the home page) [ L o c a t i o n ] 1-38 Higashihama, Saiki City [ A c c e s s ] 50minutes by car from Hita JR Train station [ A c c e s s ] 30minutes by car from Kokonoe Interchange [ A c c e s s ] *Please inquire for details [ L o c a t i o n ] 269 Shimoshou, Usa City [Business hours] 8:30~17:00 (Closed Mondays, and New Year Holidays) [ A c c e s s ] 5minutes by car from Kitsuki Interchange [ A c c e s s ] *Location specific (please refer to home page) [ A c c e s s ] 5minutes by car from Hiji Interchange [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 (Closed Mondays, days after public holidays and New Years holidays) [ A c c e s s ] 10minutes by car from Usuki Interchange [Business hours] *Different for each establishment (please refer to the home page) [ A c c e s s ] 15minutes by car from Saiki Interchange [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 (Closed New Years Day) [Business hours] Open all year round [Business hours] *Please inquire for details [ A c c e s s ] 15minutes by car from Yanagigaura JR Train station [ C o s t ] Entrance: Adults (16yrs~) ¥300, Children ¥100, Discount for groups [Business hours] Varies month to month (Please refer to home page) [Business hours] *Location specific (please refer to home page) [Business hours] *Varies for each facility (please refer to home page) [ C o s t ] Admission: High school students ¥100, Elementary and Middle school students [Business hours] All year-round [ C o s t ] *Different for each establishment (please refer to home page) [Business hours] 8:30~17:00 [ C o s t ] Entrance: High school and Middle school students ¥800, Elementary school students [ C o s t ] FREE [ C o s t ] *Please inquire for details [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 (Closed 3rd Monday of each month, and New Year Holidays) *Extra cost for bamboo craft materials [ C o s t ] Students: High school ¥1500, Middle school ¥700, Elementary school ¥500 [ C o s t ] *Location specific (please refer to home page) [ C o s t ] Free FREE (*Additional cost for participation in activities, please refer to home page) [ C o s t ] FREE [ I n q u i r i e s ] Yufu City, Planning and International Exchange Division (097-582-1111) [ C o s t ] FREE ¥500 (*Group discount available, *Gold Hunting experience extra ¥600/person) [Inquiries] Kokonoe Town (0973-76-3801) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Bungo Takada City, Agriculture and Forestry, Planning Promotion Division [ C o s t ] FREE [Inquiries] Beppu Traditional Bamboo Crafts Centre (0977-23-1072) [Inquiries] Kitsuki Public Theatre (0978-66-1112) [Inquiries] Kunisaki City Tourism Centre (0978-72-5168) [Inquiries] Hiji Tourism Association (0977-72-4255) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Oita City Rekishi Shiryoukan (097-549-0880) [Inquiries] Usuki City Tourism Industry Division (0972-63-1111) [Home page] http://www.city.yufu.oita.jp/kanko/index.html [Inquiries] Cleaning Division, Saiki City Office (0972-22-3984) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Taio Gold Mine Sightseeing Management Office (0973-56-5316) [Home page] http://www.town.kokonoe.oita.jp (0978-22-3100) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Futaba no Sato (0978-33-5255) [Home page] http://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/06sisetu/takezaiku/takezaiku.html [Home page] http://www.shuurakukan.com/ [Home page] hhtp://www.e-kunisaki.com/ [Home page] http://hijinavi.com/?cat=5 [Home page] http://www.city.oita.oita.jp/www/contents/1166665673633/index.html [Home page] http://www.usuki-kanko.com/ http://www.pref.oita.jp/site/green-tu/nohaku-yuhu.html [Home page] - [Home page] http://taiokinzan.jp http://kyushu.env.go.jp/nature/tyojyabaru/tadewara/index.html [Home page] http://bungotakada-gt.com/ [Home page] http://www.usa-kanko.jp/spots/detail/25 A Program that encourages students’ learning and development through a variety of invaluable hands-on experiences There are many more places to visit, so for more information Please refer to the region specific home page or Tourism Association Oita Prefecture Tourism Information Site “Tourism Oita” (http://www.visit-oita.jp/index.e.html) Eastern Region Central Region Southern Region Western Region Northern Region [Beppu City] [Kitsuki City] [Kunisaki City] [Hiji Town] [Oita City] [Usuki City] [Yufu City] [Saiki City] [Hita City] [Kokonoe Town] [Bungo Takada City] [Usa City] Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program Hands-on learning program A walk around the uniquely Japanese Onsen sightseeing spots Walk the streets of an Edo castle town in Kimono Experience Yayoi Period Culture (1800 years old) Here you can meet the world famous Hello Kitty! Wild Japanese Monkey Observation Gain a second hometown through this heartwarming exchange “At the time, the Gods descend gently onto the stage” Experience making Pearl accessories by hand Experience Satoyama Culture through Japanese Plum Harvesting Enjoy Japan’s number one suspension bridge Experience Japanese everyday life through farm stay visits Make Ajimu your second home-town ~ Tour of Beppu Jigoku Onsen area~ ~ Travel back in time to the Edo period! ~ ~ Kunisaki City Historical Learning Centre, Yayoi Village ~ ~Sanrio Character Park “Harmonyland” ~ ~ “Mt. Takasaki Natural Park” ~ ~ Farm stays in Notsu-machi, Usuki City ~ ~ Traditional theatre “Shounai Kagura” ~ ~ Kamae Blue Tourism Association “Amabe Tosei University Taikan Kouza” ~ ~ Ohyama-machi Ohgirihata Green Tourism Association ~ ~ “Kokonoe’s ‘yume’ large suspension bridge” ~ ~ Farm stays in Bungo Takada City ~ ~ The Ajimu Green Tourism Farm Stay Experience ~

This tradition of hand-made crafts, has been Kitsuki public theatre has been a popular form The Buddhist faith has been practiced around the The Youkoku castle ruins still remain in the Experience how people started fires and made Here there is a town that has existed for several Through the Farm stay experience, you can In the 21st century, the environment has Since the first gold ore was found in 1894, the These marshlands are registered in the Ramsar At the Fukiji Buddhist temple, you can This is the birthplace of the 35th grand honed over many years of practice. The of entertainment for many years. Theatre world since ancient times, but at the Usa Shrine, beautiful region overlooking Beppu port. In decorations such as “magatama” in ancient hundred years. The neighbourhood includes a feel for yourself the richness that remains in become a hot topic. Here you can learn about Taio Gold Mine uncovered large quantities of Convention as being home to rare plant life. experience the traditional culture of “real champion Sumo wrestler Futabayama, who craftsmen pour their heart and soul into these appreciation is a great way to learn about the dedicated to ‘Hachiman’ , there exists a unique this neighbourhood is the Tekizanso, built by a times. Learn the ancient Japanese way of life, number of high class Samurai residences and Japanese farming villages. Learn to be thankful the importance of recycling and separating gold for about 80 years. In 1972, the mine There are volunteer guides here, so come along Japan” through Zen meditation and sutra, and carved his name into the history of the national exceptional hand crafted items, which are Japanese lifestyle and Japanese emotions. fusion of the Buddhism and Shintoism. Here you wealthy local in the Taisho period. Here you and deepen your understanding of Japanese Buddhist temples. Experience the history of for the beauty of nature and the circle of life, rubbish. ceased production, but is still open for gold and see the beautiful scenery, feel the cooling authentic Japanese drumming under the Japanese sport of Sumo wrestling. As you revered throughout Japan and overseas. can take a walk in the mysterious mountain can appreciate not only the luxurious building, culture. Usuki in person, and appreciate the beauty of and reflect on one’s own personal growth. hunting, and there are still underground tunnel wind, hear the sounds of nature, and supervision of a professional instructor. follow this hero’s achievements, you can get a trails, and experience for yourself this unique but also the breathtaking scenery from the traditional Japanese houses. tours. experience nature with all five senses. feel for the way Japanese people think about religion immersed in the beautiful scenery. garden. this special sport. [ L o c a t i o n ] 8-3 Higashi Soen, Beppy City [ L o c a t i o n ] 60-1 kokubu, Oita City [ L o c a t i o n ] Various places throughout the city [ L o c a t i o n ] 3750 Nakatsue-mura, Gouse, Hita City [ L o c a t i o n ] Tano, Kokonoe Town [ L o c a t i o n ] Throughout the city [ A c c e s s ] 20minutes drive from Beppu JR train station [ L o c a t i o n ] 398-1 Kitsuki, Kitsuki City [ L o c a t i o n ] Throughout the city [ L o c a t i o n ] 2612 Hiji Town ( Hiji Tourism Association) [ A c c e s s ] 2minutes walk from Bungo Kokubu JR Train station [ L o c a t i o n ] Niouza, Usuki City [ A c c e s s ] *Different for each establishment (please refer to the home page) [ L o c a t i o n ] 1-38 Higashihama, Saiki City [ A c c e s s ] 50minutes by car from Hita JR Train station [ A c c e s s ] 30minutes by car from Kokonoe Interchange [ A c c e s s ] *Please inquire for details [ L o c a t i o n ] 269 Shimoshou, Usa City [Business hours] 8:30~17:00 (Closed Mondays, and New Year Holidays) [ A c c e s s ] 5minutes by car from Kitsuki Interchange [ A c c e s s ] *Location specific (please refer to home page) [ A c c e s s ] 5minutes by car from Hiji Interchange [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 (Closed Mondays, days after public holidays and New Years holidays) [ A c c e s s ] 10minutes by car from Usuki Interchange [Business hours] *Different for each establishment (please refer to the home page) [ A c c e s s ] 15minutes by car from Saiki Interchange [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 (Closed New Years Day) [Business hours] Open all year round [Business hours] *Please inquire for details [ A c c e s s ] 15minutes by car from Yanagigaura JR Train station [ C o s t ] Entrance: Adults (16yrs~) ¥300, Children ¥100, Discount for groups [Business hours] Varies month to month (Please refer to home page) [Business hours] *Location specific (please refer to home page) [Business hours] *Varies for each facility (please refer to home page) [ C o s t ] Admission: High school students ¥100, Elementary and Middle school students [Business hours] All year-round [ C o s t ] *Different for each establishment (please refer to home page) [Business hours] 8:30~17:00 [ C o s t ] Entrance: High school and Middle school students ¥800, Elementary school students [ C o s t ] FREE [ C o s t ] *Please inquire for details [Business hours] 9:00~17:00 (Closed 3rd Monday of each month, and New Year Holidays) *Extra cost for bamboo craft materials [ C o s t ] Students: High school ¥1500, Middle school ¥700, Elementary school ¥500 [ C o s t ] *Location specific (please refer to home page) [ C o s t ] Free FREE (*Additional cost for participation in activities, please refer to home page) [ C o s t ] FREE [ I n q u i r i e s ] Yufu City, Planning and International Exchange Division (097-582-1111) [ C o s t ] FREE ¥500 (*Group discount available, *Gold Hunting experience extra ¥600/person) [Inquiries] Kokonoe Town (0973-76-3801) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Bungo Takada City, Agriculture and Forestry, Planning Promotion Division [ C o s t ] FREE [Inquiries] Beppu Traditional Bamboo Crafts Centre (0977-23-1072) [Inquiries] Kitsuki Public Theatre (0978-66-1112) [Inquiries] Kunisaki City Tourism Centre (0978-72-5168) [Inquiries] Hiji Tourism Association (0977-72-4255) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Oita City Rekishi Shiryoukan (097-549-0880) [Inquiries] Usuki City Tourism Industry Division (0972-63-1111) [Home page] http://www.city.yufu.oita.jp/kanko/index.html [Inquiries] Cleaning Division, Saiki City Office (0972-22-3984) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Taio Gold Mine Sightseeing Management Office (0973-56-5316) [Home page] http://www.town.kokonoe.oita.jp (0978-22-3100) [ I n q u i r i e s ] Futaba no Sato (0978-33-5255) [Home page] http://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/06sisetu/takezaiku/takezaiku.html [Home page] http://www.shuurakukan.com/ [Home page] hhtp://www.e-kunisaki.com/ [Home page] http://hijinavi.com/?cat=5 [Home page] http://www.city.oita.oita.jp/www/contents/1166665673633/index.html [Home page] http://www.usuki-kanko.com/ http://www.pref.oita.jp/site/green-tu/nohaku-yuhu.html [Home page] - [Home page] http://taiokinzan.jp http://kyushu.env.go.jp/nature/tyojyabaru/tadewara/index.html [Home page] http://bungotakada-gt.com/ [Home page] http://www.usa-kanko.jp/spots/detail/25 Students have a valuable opportunity to experience different cultures through Himeshima The School Excursion Program welcomes you to drop by the ‘School Exchange’ OITA Oita Prefecture. 31 It is a program that aims to give students the ability to have fun whilst learning. 653 544 ACCESS MAP We have everything here to aid students’ learning and development. NAKATSU 654 KIBI 213 23 Kunisaki HIGASINAKATU 213 YANAGIGAURA BUZENNAGASU IAMDU 29 AMATSU BUZENZENKOUJI 23 Bungotak29ada 55 10 44 5 An introduction to the achievements of the School Exchange program 10 31 O TOKY USA 34 To 1.Safety, security and a high standard of hospitality 212 655 Usa IC 651 OSAKA NISIYASHIKI To To NAGOYA 387 10 TATEISHI In 2010, over 2000 participants came to Oita Prefecture in the Educational School Visits program. To South Korea 2 Innai IC Kitsuki 34 (Seoul) With uniquely Japanese sightseeing destinations such as Beppu and Yufuin, and the The school exchange took place in a number of schools throughout the prefecture. Through the NAKAYAMAGA OITA Airport Ajimu IC Oita airport road 500 Usa Usa beppu road presence of the International University for exchange students, there is a sense of 28 Aki IC introductions of their respective traditional cultures, the exchange of differences in lifestyle and 496 Oita agricultural Kitsuki IC cultural park IC KITSUKI Nakatsu 500 Fujiwara JCT a) familiarity in the area. Visitors from overseas will be able to enjoy the Educational School 213 Osak culture, students were able to achieve a valuable understanding of other cultures. Hiji IC a～ Hayami IC suyam OOGA Mat HIJI u～ OOTURU 212 50 Bepp Visit in a secure, hospitable environment. BUNGO YOUKOKU ( Hiji JCT lower obe) IMAYAMA TOYOOKA y sunf Oita～K Hita IC Hiji nflower( Kusu Ferr Ferry su TERUOKA 387 KAMEGAWA Also, in the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake in the Tohoku region of Japan, Oita • School Exchange between Hwagok High School (Seoul, Korean) and Hita High School (Oita Prefecture) YOAKE 48 386 HITA 48 210 BEPPUDAIGAKU BUNGOMIYOSHI 54 Amagasetakathuka IC (Photos) Welcome Ceremony, Opinion Exchange, A walk around Mameda Town Kusu IC Beppu IC remains completely unaffected, and there is no risk of radiation exposure. BUNGO 54 KITAYAMADA Beppu 212 BEPPU NAKAGAWA 210 BUNGOMORI 11 SUGIKAWACHI ERA Oita car road Yufuin IC YUFUIN HIGASHI 10 Hita Kokonoe IC BEPPU TURUSAKI OZAI AMAGASE MINAMIYUFU OITA MAKI SAKANOICHI 197 NOYA NISHI OITA TAKAJYO KOUZAKI HIKIJI 52 Oita IC 56 9 12 BUNGO KAKU 205 2. The rich nature, unique onsen culture and Japanese scenery 387 NAKAMURA 210 MINAMI FURUGOU ONIGASE MUKAINOHARU OITA TAKIO Oita mera IC Oita Oita 11 YUNOHIRA SYOUNAITENJINYAMA miyakawachi IC 217 537 Oita mituyoshi IC ONOYA BUNGOKOKUBU OITA SHIKIDO DAIGAKUMAE SASHIU Kokonoe 38 21 12 Yufu NAKAHANDA SHITANOE In Oita, there is a unique onsen culture that has developed in the rich nature of 41 442 412 KUMASAKI 442 the area. Not only is the onsen experience good for one’ s health, but the steam 30 KAKENAKA KAMIUSUKI USUKI 9 Usuki IC 11 Tsukumi from onsen is also used in cooking. With its abundance of natural energy, Oita INUKAI 387 Tukumi IC 502 41 TUKUMI • School Exchange between Middle School students from Singapore and Middle School students from across Oita. 12 HIJIRO is receiving attention from all over the world for its advancements in Eco 57 AZAMUI 412 326 Usuki (Photos) Welcome Ceremony, School Introduction, Karate, Kendo, Poem Recital, School lunch, Class Participation energy. SUGAO 502 36 KARIU 47 442 10 217 ASAJI MIEMACHI KAIZAKI Saiki IC There are also many places that retain the older customs and traditions of Japan. 502 OGATA （Tentative name） SAIKI Taketa BUNGOTAKETA BUNGO 57 388 KIYOKAWA KAMIOKA By experiencing Japan’ s traditional rural farming and fishing village culture, TAMARAI BUNGOOGI Bungoono 35 NAOMI one can gain an even deeper understanding of Japan. 135 45 Beijing NAOKAWA