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Oita

Oita

Japanese prefecture
Oita is a coastal prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu Island. It's best known for its onsen (hot springs), including popular Beppu. Its famous “Hells of Beppu” are 8 steaming thermal pools, including Chinoike Jigoku, with red water, and Tatsumaki Jigoku,...
Population: 1.136 million (Jun 1, 2019)
Capital: Oita
Area: 2,448 mi²
Bird: Japanese white-eye (Zosterops japonica)
Flower: Bungo-ume blossom (Prunus mume var. bungo)