Oita Essentials
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Oita Essentials
Oita Essentials Oita Essentials
宝泉寺温泉郷

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宝泉寺温泉郷 HOSENJI ONSEN VILLAGE

This book is packed full of ‘essentials’, that are indispensable when talking about Oita. We hope this guide is a gateway for those unfamiliar with Oita, whether from Japan or abroad, offering insight into what Oita is really like among the many regions of Japan.

For locals or those acquainted with Oita, many of the places in the book may be familiar. However, by looking at them again with fresh eyes, you may discover new aspects and find yourself pleasantly surprised. We compiled this guide hoping to bring you moments of rediscovery and delightful new insights.

One of the charms of Oita, we feel, is that even in well-known tourist spots, the scenery reflects everyday life. The local inhabitants who live and breathe there, shine quietly, with their culture and daily activities becoming a natural extension of this scenery. The light and gentle breeze felt only on that day and at that moment, along with the conversations exchanged with locals or fellow visitors, forge, and build upon, a deeper and more meaningful connection between visitors and Oita.

The book contains only a slice of what Oita has to offer. We hope that the narratives behind each of the essentials featured will inspire readers to discover their own ways of appreciating and exploring Oita, developing a love for the region.

Oita Prefectural Government

3-3-1 Otemachi, Oita-shi,
Oita 870-8501
Tel

097-506-2112

Fax

097-506-1729

Email

a14180@pref.oita.lg.jp

佐伯の海鮮丼（佐伯市）
SAIKI KAISEN DON - SEAFOOD RICE BOWL / Saiki City

SAIKI KAISEN DON - SEAFOOD RICE BOWL / Saiki City

When walking along the coast of Saiki City, the scent of the sea drifts through the air. In this city where you feel the atmosphere of a port town, one must–try dish is the kaisen–don (seafood rice bowl). Unlike nigiri where you enjoy the individual flavour of each fish, kaisen–don features a bowl of rice topped with a colourful assortment of fresh seafood, allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavours in a single bowl.

The charm of Saiki’s kaisen don lies in its bold presentation. Freshly caught fish from the Bungo Channel– the body of water between Oita and Ehime Prefecture– are generously piled on top, filling the bowl with seafood. Seasonally fish such as sea bream, flounder, horse mackerel, mackerel and yellowtail add vibrant colour to the dish.

Restaurants and markets in the city offer a variety of kaisen don, each with their own special seafood, sauces and garnishes. When you visit Saiki City, why not treat yourself to a luxurious rice bowl made from the ocean’s finest ingredients?

佐伯の海鮮丼