Usa Jingu tour
1 Usa Shrine
Start your trip at the first power spot in Oita!
The vast precincts, which are approximately 150,000 tsubo in area, include the main shrine, which is a national treasure, and is also home to the blessing of having your wishes come true.
There are many spots scattered throughout the area, so take your time to visit them.
The vast precincts, which are approximately 150,000 tsubo in area, include the main shrine, which is a national treasure, and is also home to the blessing of having your wishes come true.
There are many spots scattered throughout the area, so take your time to visit them.
2 Dining&Cafe Poem
It's lunch time in the Yokkaichi area where there are many restaurants.
This historic restaurant was founded in 1972, and its original menu item "Dutch Yaki" is a must-try when you come to Usa!
This historic restaurant was founded in 1972, and its original menu item "Dutch Yaki" is a must-try when you come to Usa!
3. Ajimu Wine Factory
Once you've filled your stomach, take a short walk to the Ajimu area.
You can purchase Ajimu wine, made from local grapes, and also take a tour of the winery.
If you don't drive, you can also sample (for a fee)♪
Click here for Ajimu Wine Factory
You can purchase Ajimu wine, made from local grapes, and also take a tour of the winery.
If you don't drive, you can also sample (for a fee)♪
Click here for Ajimu Wine Factory
4 Trowel painting tour
Trowel-e is art created by plasterers using a trowel.
The paintings are used to pray for prosperity in business and long life. Ajimu is home to around 100 trowel paintings, which can be freely viewed (in various locations around Orishida, Ajimu Town).
Touring stone bridges by rental bicycle
1. Depart from Ajimu by rental bicycle.
You can rent bicycles (2 available) at the Usa City Tourism Association located within the Ajimu Regional Community Branch Office. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the Innai by bicycle. Why not take a stroll around the stone bridges, which are difficult to reach by car?
To apply, please contact Usa City Tourism Association [0978-34-4839]
2 To Torii Bridge
Innaimachi's 75 stone bridges, also known as the "Lady of Stone Bridges"
The five-arch stone bridge that represents the area is a must-see spot.
The five-arch stone bridge that represents the area is a must-see spot.
3 To Mikutsubashi
A triple arch stone bridge built in Taisho 14.
Prefectural tangible culture
designated as a good. The bridge is 59m long, the longest in the Innai.
Take a break at the small park and gazebo under the bridge.
Prefectural tangible culture
designated as a good. The bridge is 59m long, the longest in the Innai.
Take a break at the small park and gazebo under the bridge.
4 Roadside station Innai
Usa's best roadside station, with a food store attached to a local food store.
You can also eat the famous loach dish for lunch here to replenish your nutrition.
Light snacks such as yuzu soft serve are also popular.
You can also eat the famous loach dish for lunch here to replenish your nutrition.
Light snacks such as yuzu soft serve are also popular.
5 To Akagera
Lastly, stop by the eclair specialty store ``Akagera,'' which requires reservations and soothe yourself with sweets. Takeout is also available, so you can also purchase souvenirs.
(Reservations required for takeout).
(Reservations required for takeout).
Cafe/bread tour
1 nico donuts Usa store
A take-out specialty store for donuts and sweets located right near Futaba no Sato.
Parfaits made with seasonal fruit are also popular. It's also nice to enjoy walking around town with sweets in hand.
2 AIRSTREAM CAFE TRANSMITTER
National Route 10, a white container-like building is the landmark. This is a restaurant specializing in fresh pasta and pancakes, where 1 has only 30 meals.
It is open not only for lunch but also for dinner, so you can also use it for dinner.
Spectacular views
1 Get Kishida's milk bread!
Local bread made in Ajimu town.
The simple sweetness of milk and the rough texture of sugar are exquisite!
Available at "Sato-no-Eki Konoiwanosho" in Toga, Ajimu-cho and other locations (sales dates vary by store)
2 Sen no Iwa
A driving spot where you can admire the impressive scenery.
Looking down on the Fukami River, large cliffs of Hiraiwa and large and small Byobu rocks rise up.
It is said that this name was given because a hermit once lived there as a training ground. (Torigoe, Ajimu Town)
Looking down on the Fukami River, large cliffs of Hiraiwa and large and small Byobu rocks rise up.
It is said that this name was given because a hermit once lived there as a training ground. (Torigoe, Ajimu Town)
3 Higashishiya Falls
This 85m high waterfall has been selected as one of Japan's top １００ waterfalls.
The waterfall falls vertically down the cliff toward the basin, resembling Nikko Kegon Falls.
It is also known as "Kyushu Kegon." (Ajimu Town Higashishiiya * Paid parking available)
The waterfall falls vertically down the cliff toward the basin, resembling Nikko Kegon Falls.
It is also known as "Kyushu Kegon." (Ajimu Town Higashishiiya * Paid parking available)
4 cakes + cafe Fukamido
After relaxing in the breathtaking view, head to Ajimu Cafe, a quaint cafe that was renovated from an old house that is over 120 years old.
You can fill your stomach with game food, or enjoy tea time with handmade sweets.
cakes + cafe Fukamido Instagram is here
You can fill your stomach with game food, or enjoy tea time with handmade sweets.
cakes + cafe Fukamido Instagram is here