Usa Cycling Circuit Course

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Oita History/Culture

"There's plenty of attractions overflowing with historical romance in the area surrounding Usa-jingu!
We welcome you to come experience the history, culture, and nature of Usa."

JR Usa Station

Usa-jingu Shrine, which serves as the main shrine for all of the 40,000 Hachiman shrines in all of Japan.

Gokuraku-ji Temple

Kyoshu-zuka Burial Mound

Kesho-ido ('Makeup Well')

Open air hot springs (Green Park Hotel Usa)

General Exercise Area

Usa Fudoki-no-oka

Usa Fudoki-no-oka Cherry Trees

"Oita Prefectural History Museum A standing exhibition that focuses on introducing the history and culture of the prefecture, primarily Usa-jingu and the Rokugo Manzan culture of the Kunisaki Peninsula."

ACT Strawberry Farm Strawberry Picking Spot

Section: A full course that even includes the Prefectural Museum.

Distance: 16km

Inquiries: [Usa City Tourism Association]
2179-3 Minamiusa, Usa, Oita Prefecture
0978-37-0202

[Usa City Tourism and Brand Department]
1030-1 Ueda, Usa City, Oita Prefecture
0978-27-8171

Rental Bicycles: "[Usa Station Rent-a-cycle]
1218-6 Iwasaki, Usa City, Oita Prefecture
Same-day reservations: 0978-37-2522
(JR Usa Station Rent-a-cycle Cafe Renge)
Advance reservations: 0978-37-0202
(Usa City Tourism Association)
Rental times: 10:00~16:00
*In case of advance reservations, rentals are possible outside of normal times
Rental bicycles: Electrically assisted bicycles
(Adults only)
Fees: 300 yen/day
*Electrically assisted bicycles can be rented and dropped off at the following locations (Additional handling fee of 500 yen applies for drop-off.)
・Usa City Tourism Association (Beside Usa Jingu)
・JR Usa Station (Cafe Renge)"

Other: Please enjoy strolling the Usa-jingu Shrine on foot.

Route

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Route

1JR Usa Station

JR宇佐駅と国道10号との中間にある「喫茶蓮華」にて電動アシスト自転車の貸し出しを行っています。

3.8KM

2Usa Jingu

"Constructed in 725, this shrine is dedicated to Hachiman-jin (Emperor Ojin), Hime-ookami, and Empress Jingu.
The Imperial family revered it as the second Imperial mausoleum after Ise Shrine, and it has also been widely beloved by the common people as a local Shinto deity for a very long time.

Also, in spring around 500 Yoshino cherries put forth their blooms, and in summer the lotus blossoms are in full bloom, so you can enjoy the different moods of the seasons."

0.2KM

3Gokuraku-ji Temple

"The 'Miroku Daibutsu' installed in the Miroku-do was formerly the main image of worship at the 'Miroku-ji Temple' on the premises of the Usa-jingu Shrine,
and it is now designated as a prefectural tangible cultural asset."

4.5KM

4Usa City General Athletic Field

Many people come here on their days off from work to enjoy the huge athletic playground equipment here.

0.6KM

5Usa Fudoki-no-oka

"To the east of the Yakkangawa River there is a historical park where 6 keyhole-shaped burial mounds built in the 3rd~6th century CE are located.
A walking path has been placed around the Kawabe/Takamori burial mounds, which are designated as a National Historic Site. One of the highlights of this park is the variety of beautiful seasonal flowers."

0.6KM

6Oita Prefectural History Museum

"Acting as a preservation and research center for Oita Prefecture's cultural assets, they have a school-oriented program,
so citizens and visitors alike can learn about the culture and history of Oita Prefecture."

2.4KM

7ACT Strawberry Farm

You can enjoy strawberry picking from late January ~ early May at this farm that boasts the largest cultivation area in western Japan!

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