【Hita City, Oita Prefecture】 Cycle through the historic townscape of the water town Hita with a rental bike

Hita City is known as a "water town" blessed with rich nature and pure water springing from beautiful mountains, including Aso. It is also referred to as the small Kyoto of Kyushu, featuring historical townscapes and spots related to "Attack on Titan." Let's explore the variety of tourist attractions while feeling the breeze of Hita on a rental bicycle.
Attack on Titan in HITA Museum ANNEX"©Tsuto Isayama/Kodansha"(Start)

Total: 1 Day
Start your journey to the sacred places of "Attack on Titan" from the Hita City Tourist Information Center!
Start your sightseeing by renting a bicycle at the "Hita City Tourist Information Center."
The tourist information center located next to Hita Station offers a wide range of tourist information about Hita City. It is helpful for finding transportation options such as bicycle rentals and shuttle taxis. They also sell collaboration goods related to "Attack on Titan" and local pottery, making it convenient for souvenir shopping.

Address: 11-3 Motomachi, Hita City, Oita Prefecture
Phone number: 0973-22-2036
Closed: January 1 and 2
Opening hours: 9-17
Fees: Bicycle rental 300 yen for 1 hour, 1500 yen for 1 day, 2000 yen for 2 days, 2500 yen for 3 days
The statue of the childhood characters is realistic! Visit the Oyama Dam statue
BicycleAbout 20 minutes
Experience Hajime Isayama's talent at the "Attack on Titan in HITA Museum" (Michi no Eki Mizube no Sato Oyama)
A lineup of original artwork! Visit the "Attack on Titan in HITA Museum ANNEX."
Adjacent to the Michi-no-Eki Mizube no Sato Ooyama, the "Attack on Titan in HITA Museum" serves as the main building, while this is the annex. Here, you can view carefully selected replica original artworks from all 34 volumes of "Attack on Titan," explanations of various scenes, and experience the immersive large digital exhibition where you can feel the presence of the colossal titan peeking from beyond the massive wall. It also offers multilingual support in English, Korean, and Chinese, making it easy to enjoy your visit. Additionally, being next to a beer factory allows you to enjoy local gourmet food as well.

■ Attack on Titan in HITA Museum ANNEX
Phone number: 050-5370-0203 (Attack on Hita Town Revitalization Council Call Center)
Fees: Adults (18 years and older) 700 yen, Children (under 18) free
Opening hours: 10-19: 00
Closed days: Unregular holidays
There is also a short course with a shorter travel time!
BicycleAbout 15 minutes
Shopping
Take a break while shopping at "Hita Tenryosui no Sato Genki no Eki."
This spot allows you to enjoy local agricultural products grown with Hita's high-quality water, as well as "delicious foods" made using them. You can purchase locally sourced ingredients and sweets made from local produce, and also enjoy the famous Hita yakisoba and soft serve ice cream. It's perfect for relaxing after visiting the museum.

■ Hita Tenryosui no Sato Genki no Eki
Address: 635-1 Nakano Island, Hita City, Oita Prefecture
Phone Number: 0973-25-5255
Business Hours: 9 AM to 6 PM (varies by season)
Closed days: No leave
BicycleAbout 7 minutes
History
Experience the impressive real mountain floats at the "Hita Gion Yamaboko Hall."
In an open atrium space, the sight of real mountain floats standing about 10 meters tall is breathtaking. The "decorative dolls" that recreate famous scenes from Kabuki are adorned with delicate embroidery using Nishijin-ori and gold and silver threads, giving a glimpse into the economic power and craftsmanship of Hita, which was once a tenryo.

■ Hita Gion Yamaboko Hall
Address: 2-7-10 Kuma, Hita City, Oita Prefecture
Phone Number: 0973-24-6453
Opening hours: 9-17
Closed: Wednesday
Admission: 320 yen for adults, 220 yen for middle and high school students
BicycleAbout 10 minutes
Food & Dining
Mikuma Hanten
A super famous restaurant for Hita's local gourmet, "Hita Yakisoba." The yakisoba, made with a large amount of bean sprouts, is grilled on high heat to achieve a crispy surface while remaining fluffy and chewy inside. The rich and savory flavor of the special sauce stimulates the appetite. The ramen soup that comes with the set is also deeply flavorful. Enjoy it hot and with enthusiasm.

■ Mikuma Hanten
Address: 1-5-21 Kuma, Hita City, Oita Prefecture
Phone Number: 0973-22-7261
Business Hours: 11 AM to 6 PM, 11 AM to 2 PM on Mondays
Closed: Wednesday
BicycleAbout 12 minutes
History
Be overwhelmed by over 3,000 historical hina dolls at the "Hina Doll Museum Hina Goten."
The display of over 3,000 historical hina dolls, including those from the Edo period, is impressive. You can compare hina dolls from different eras to see how their faces and shapes change. The museum, operated by Hita Soy Sauce, also sells soft serve ice cream made with soy sauce and miso, making it a perfect snack during your stroll.

■ Hina Doll Museum Hina Goten
Address: 13-6 Mameda Town, Hita City, Oita Prefecture
Phone Number: 080-3954-0898
Open: 9:30 to 16:30
Closed days: No leave
Admission: 300 yen for adults, free for middle school students and younger
BicycleAbout 2 minutes
History
Mameda-cho
Mameda Town, where Hina Goten is located, retains its townscape from the Edo period, allowing you to enjoy a moment as if you have time-traveled. Shops selling local specialties such as soy sauce, miso, sake, and geta line the streets, and there are many retro buildings that house cafes and shops, making it a fun area for walking around.

■ Mameda Town
Address: Mameda Town, Hita City, Oita Prefecture
BicycleAbout 3 minutes
History
Reflect on the past at "Kangien," where many great figures studied.
Kangien, established by Confucian scholar Hirose Tansou in the Edo period, is the largest private school site in Japan and a nationally designated historic site. It was open to anyone regardless of status, age, or educational background, attracting elites from all over Japan to study. Currently, you can visit the thatched-roof "Akikaze-an" and "Enshiro."

■ Kangien
Address: 2-2-13 Tansou, Hita City, Oita Prefecture
Phone Number: 0973-22-0268
Business Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM)
Closed: December 29 to January 3
Fee: Free
BicycleAbout 4 minutes
Goal
Return the rental bicycle at the "Hita City Tourist Information Center."
After spending a day visiting Hita's tourist spots, return your rental bicycle. There are plenty of unique experiences in Hita, such as hot springs and cormorant fishing. It's also recommended to explore those places after leaving your bicycle.
Also recommended! Ways to enjoy Hita City♪
History
Explore the retro townscape with a rickshaw in Tenryo Hita (Mameda Town).
The rickshaw in Hita, which is convenient for exploring the retro townscape, is operated by Hita City staff and local volunteer rickshaw pullers who have a deep love for their hometown. You can catch glimpses of Hita's daily life that are not found in guidebooks and get recommendations for gourmet spots. The romantic atmosphere is also popular for pre-wedding photos.

Address: 11-3 Motomachi, Hita City, Oita Prefecture
Phone number: 0973-22-2036
Closed: January 1 and 2
Opening hours: 9-17
Rates: 10,000 yen for a 60-minute private course, 20,000 yen for a 120-minute private course, 40,000 yen for a half-day (up to 4 hours) private course. *Private rental fee per rickshaw, reservation required in advance.
Operating Days: Year-round
History
Enjoy the charming evening scenery of water town Hita with cormorant fishing and houseboats (hot spring town).
At Hita Onsen, you can enjoy watching cormorant fishing and riding on a houseboat. A major feature is that you can watch cormorant fishing while enjoying dinner on the houseboat. While savoring the luxurious kaiseki cuisine unique to hot spring inns, watching the enchanting cormorant fishing makes you feel indulgent. Even in seasons when cormorant fishing is not held, you can enjoy cruises on the houseboat, and there are also simple courses available without meals.

Address: 11-3 Motomachi, Hita City, Oita Prefecture
Phone number: 0973-22-2036
Closed: January 1 and 2
Opening hours: 9-17
Fees: Bicycle rental 300 yen for 1 hour, 1500 yen for 1 day, 2000 yen for 2 days, 2500 yen for 3 days
Prices: Houseboat plan with meals from 11,000 yen per person, Houseboat cruise plan (regular plan 1,500 yen per person), (cormorant fishing viewing plan 2,000 yen per person), Selectable meal houseboat cruise charter plan (for 20 people) 42,900 yen (reservation required).
Note
The tree from "that hill" seen in the manga is right in front of you! Taraihara Beautiful Forest Creation Park


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