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Idyllic accommmodation in an idyllic location.
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An elegant, traditional Japanese shop that has been making and selling delightful wagashi Japanese sweets since 1804.
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The onsen hot spring capital of the world.
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One of Japan's architectural elite.
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A charming museum to the 'Rodin' of Japan.
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Enjoy Oita's natural scenic attractions from the fairways of 23 courses spread throughout the prefecture. An unrushed day's play for beginners and experienced players alike.
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A lively and tasty restaurant popular with locals and visitors alike.
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One of the nicest onsen resorts, which is really a village, in Japan. Here, a wonderful example of contemprary Japanese architecture houses a carbonated hot spring.
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A racing circuit for budding and veteran sportsbikers and cyclists alike.
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Taketa's history and cultural museum created by Kengo Kuma, architect of Japan's 2020 Olympic stadium.
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A beautifully located serene cafe and gallery.
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An old castle town that is well-worth a visit.
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The rural surroundings inspire the work of the Magama's talented glassblowers.
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Open-air adventure for the young and young at heart in the highlands of Taketa.
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The grounds of this old castle are delightful to vist at any time of the year but especially for the sakura cherry blossom and autumn colours.
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Ideal village and countryside to explore gently on a bicycle, enjoy the scenery and relax in the many onsen hot springs found here.
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A Japanese architect who has created some of Japan's most organically-inspired buildings including Lamune Onsen in Nagayu Onsen.
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A wonderful temple far from the beaten track.
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An intriguingly pleasant cafe and gallery space found unexpectedly in Taketa's countryside.
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Exquisitely tasty hand-made ice cream.
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Volcanoes atop Kyushu. A variety of trails open around the year for the beginner and seasoned hiker.
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A luxury hotel in a spectacular National Park location.
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A farm-to-shop restaurant specialising in shamo poultry dishes.
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Locals and visitors alike flock to these wayside stations for local good-value produce and meals.
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Japan's father of sculptural realism.
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An impressive piece of community architect and cultural hall.
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Drum TAO's new performance and art centre, which has one of the world's most dramatically located outdoor theatres in the world.
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One of Japan's most powerful and dynamic entertainments.
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Deliciously simple and tasty Italian-style cuisine with a Japanese artistic twist.
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Western-style horse riding in some of Japan's best scenery.
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A Japanese patriot whose last action quelled a rebellion against the Japanese surrender in 1945.