Museums in Ōita

Ōita Prefecture offers a variety of museums, from the Ōita City Historical Museum to the Ōita Art Museum. These institutions showcase the region's history, art, and archaeological discoveries.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 18 best

Ōita City Historical Museum

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Explore Ōita's history from ancient times to the Edo period at this comprehensive museum.

Ōita Art Museum

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Ōita Art Museum showcases local artists and international prints, offering a peaceful cultural e...

Oita Prefectural Center for Archaeological Research

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Explore ancient Oita history and artifacts at this archaeological research center and museum.

Ōita Prefectural Art Museum

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This modern art museum in Oita City, designed by Shigeru Ban, offers award-winning architecture...

Ōita Prefectural Art Center

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This former art center, now closed, was once Oita City's main art and concert venue.

Hirose Museum

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Explore the Edo-period home and legacy of Hirose Tansō, a renowned scholar and educator.

Nippon Gwan

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Explore a historic pharmacy museum in Hita City, showcasing traditional architecture and pharmac...

Hita Gion Yamahoko Kaikan

ŌITA · MUSEUM

See impressive festival floats and learn about the Hita Gion Festival's history.

Roadside station Taio-kinzan

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Explore a former gold mine with an underground museum and unique exhibits.

Tenryo Hita Whisky Museum

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Explore a private museum in Hita dedicated to Western liquor and whisky history.

Taki Rentarō Memorial Museum

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This museum recreates the environment that inspired composer Taki Rentaro, offering a glimpse in...

Tenryō Hita Museum

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Explore Edo period folk culture and Hita's history as a direct Tokugawa domain.

Beppu Art Museum

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Beppu Art Museum, Kyushu's first public art museum, displays diverse Japanese art for a small fe...

Kurushima Takehiko Memorial Hall

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Discover the life and works of children's literature pioneer Takehiko Kurushima at this modern m...

Ōita Prefectural Museum of History

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Explore Oita's history, including Usa Jingu and Rokugo Manzan culture, through impressive replic...

Nogami Yaeko Literary Memorial Museum

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Explore the birthplace of Nogami Yaeko, a registered cultural property with literary and histori...

Nakatsu History Museum

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Modern museum in Nakatsu Castle area, showcasing local history, Dutch studies, and Yukichi Fukuz...

Oita Fragrance Museum

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Explore the history and culture of fragrance at this unique museum in Beppu.

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