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Beppu Park
Beppu · Parks & Gardens
Beppu Park is a large comprehensive park located in the center of Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, covering approximately 27.3 hectares and is about a 10 to 15-minute walk from JR Beppu Station. The park features expansive lawns, ponds, bamboo groves, plum orchards, and tennis courts, making it a major recreational space for various activities and for citizens to walk and jog. Established during the Meiji period, some of the pine trees in the park are over 100 years old, creating a rare large pine forest landscape in the city. In spring, it is famous for its plum and cherry blossoms, attracting many visitors for flower viewing and photography.
Hatoba Shrine
Beppu · Temples & Shrines
Hatoba Shrine is located in Motomachi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, and is known as the guardian shrine of the port, praying for maritime safety and harbor development. The shrine enshrines seven deities related to the ocean and navigation, also known as the 'Seven Shrines'. It is close to Beppu's famous Takegawara Onsen and Beppu Ginza shopping street, making it a suitable spot for a leisurely visit.