大分県地域資源素材集　大分｜Oita Essentials
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大分県地域資源素材集　大分｜Oita Essentials
大分県地域資源素材集　大分｜Oita Essentials 大分県地域資源素材集　大分｜Oita Essentials

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

鯛生金山（日田市）
TAIO-KINZAN (Taio Gold Mine) / Hita City

TAIO-KINZAN (Taio Gold Mine) / Hita City

Taio Kinzan (Taio Gold Mine) in Nakatsue Village, Hita City, was once known as the most productive gold mine in East Asia. Having been discovered in 1894, it produced over 2 t of gold annually at its peak and is said to have outshined the Sado Gold Mine (Niigata Prefecture), which was believed to be Japan’s largest gold mine at the time.

Today, a section of the 800 m tunnels remains open to the public as part of an ‘Underground Museum’, which realistically recreates mining scenes from the time, as well as allowing visitors to see the now defunct dynamite blasting sites. The temperature in the tunnels is cool at around 14 °C, making it the perfect attraction to visit in summer.

The gold mining experience is also a popular attraction in the aboveground area. It’s a simple, enjoyable activity where visitors are invited to wade through a tank of sand to find gold nuggets, and it’s a fun way to really get stuck–in to the mining experience. It’s interesting to imagine whether the people who originally worked in the mines got as excited as visitors do when they find gold. In addition, the adjacent roadside station has an outlet store with a wide range of local products, restaurants and camping facilities, allowing visitors to spend their time relaxing in various different ways.

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