Top Oita Prefecture Mountain Bike Tours

Himeshima Island Half-Day Tour from Beppu Enjoy a smooth and worry-free island experience with hotel pick-up from Beppu. An English-speaking escort guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the ferry terminal, clearly explaining the day’s schedule and travel details along the way. After crossing to Himeshima Island by ferry, you will be handed over to a local island guide who knows the island’s history, nature, and culture in depth. On Himeshima, you’ll enjoy a relaxed half-day experience featuring: • Japanese mythology and local legends • Dramatic coastal scenery and nature • Traditional island culture • Relaxation at Hyoshimizu Onsen (tattoo-friendly) • Local food featuring Himeshima’s famous kuruma-ebi Highlights • Hotel pick-up in Beppu • English-speaking escort guide to the ferry • Seamless handover to a local Himeshima guide • Myth, nature, culture, onsen, and food in one half-day experience • Taxi return to Beppu can be arranged (recommended)

Bungo-Ono City is located in the southern part of Oita Prefecture. The city is a UNESCO Eco-Park and a Japan Geopark, where visitors can experience the unique natural landscape created by the eruption of the Aso volcano and the history and culture of the people who have accumulated in the midst of this natural environment. In Bungo-Ono City, visit Asaji-cho, located in the north-west of the city. The town is a tranquil place where rich nature remains and the sounds of birdsong and murmuring water can be heard. Guided cycle tours using e-bikes that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels, allowing visitors to experience the charms of Asaji, including its unique scenery. The tour includes a visit to the Jinkakuji Gorge, Jinkakuji Temple, an observation point and other sites. Note: This tour/activity requires a minimum of 4 participants