2025 Hiji Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

Harmonyland is a Sanrio theme park in Oita Prefecture, a dreamlike place where you can spend the whole day interacting with popular characters like Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll. ✨ The park is immersed in a colorful, fairytale-like world, with adorable decorations, buildings, and flower-filled gardens, making every walk a photogenic one. The shows and parades featuring the characters are of high quality, and the opportunity to get up close and personal with them and take photos with them is a major draw. 🎀 In addition to attractions for children, there are also rides and a Ferris wheel that families and couples can enjoy, allowing adults to rediscover their childhood. Seasonal events, merchandise, and exclusive Sanrio collaboration menus are also extremely popular, making this a place that will delight any Sanrio fan. The great appeal of Harmonyland is the opportunity to relax and enjoy a dreamlike time in a space filled with cuteness. 🤍 📍Address: Harmonyland, 5933 Fujiwara, Hiji-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita Prefecture, 879-1502 🕰️Hours: 10:00-17:00 #SummerThemePark

🌈 Harmonyland—a theme park of dreams and adventure where you can spend time with Sanrio characters under the blue skies of Oita. Even if you haven't been there yet, it's packed with attractions that will make you want to go! -- 🐰 The Appeal of Harmonyland • The open-air feel you can only experience! Parades and shows featuring Hello Kitty and My Melody are held under the expansive sky, making it feel like a storybook world has come to life. The space, blending in with seasonal flowers and nature, is a truly photogenic experience. • A wide variety of attractions! With amusement park-style rides like a Ferris wheel and roller coaster, there's a lineup that both children and adults can enjoy. There are also attractions where you can ride alongside the characters, making it perfect for fan activities. • The live shows are mind-blowing! The stage where Sanrio characters perform is full of authentic music, dance, and production. The scale of the outdoor experience makes for a memorable experience. • A travel destination where you can enjoy Oita's nature Harmonyland is located in Hiji Town, Oita Prefecture, and offers a wide range of sightseeing in the surrounding area, including hot springs and seafood. Enjoy the luxurious combination of a theme park and a trip! --- While you can fully enjoy the world of Sanrio, Harmonyland is also an experiential paradise where nature and characters come together. On a sunny day, spending time with the characters while feeling the breeze is truly extraordinary. If you're unsure of your next travel destination, why not spend a holiday surrounded by the sky and smiles at Harmonyland? 🌞 #SummerThemePark

#100 Travel Style Grandvrio Hotel Beppu Bay Wakura in Hiji-cho, Hayami-gun, Oita Prefecture Since it is in Hiji-cho, it is a useful hotel as a base for sightseeing at Harmonyland and Beppu The entrance has a luxurious feel When you check in, you are given free hell steamed food and drinks, which is nice. You can also sample plum wine and local shochu. You can choose your own yukata or samue to wear in the hotel. The large public bath has a shampoo and amenity bar that you can choose from, which is exciting. After the bath, they offer free drinks, draft beer, ice cream, and more, so they are very kind to you (time limit applies). I stayed in a room facing the sea, and the ocean view was spectacular. The room was chic and had a nice atmosphere, and the size was perfect. We enjoyed the spacious meals, meat, sashimi, etc. Points that make me think the service is perfect ・Good customer service ・Free shuttle bus ・Free hell steam cuisine and shochu tasting ・You can choose your own color yukata ・Shampoo bar and amenity bar ・Drinks, ice cream, and draft beer are served after the bath ・Free drink space ・Playroom, so it's child-friendly My favorite hotel. —————————————————- Grandvrio Hotel Beppuwan Wakura Location: 1780-1 Hiramichi, Hinode-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita Prefecture 4 minutes by car from Bungo Toyooka Station (Free shuttle bus available) Budget per person: From about 25,000 yen #Grandvrio Hotel Beppu Wakura #Oita Prefecture #Hinode-machi #Oita trip #Oita sightseeing #Hot springs #Oita gourmet #Oita hotel #Gourmet #100 travel styles #Furitabi

In Oita Prefecture, which has the highest chicken consumption in Japan, you can enjoy chicken sashimi and fresh chicken dishes that can be eaten half-cooked by simply grilling them 😋 Hidden gem in Hinode Town [Taketan Shichirin Yaki Sumisennin] The "thighs" are crispy, but be careful not to overcook them ❤️ The "gizzards" and "hearts" are also rich in flavor and bouncy 🎶 Good chicken doesn't need unnecessary seasonings. Even though it's a place with nothing but a view of the sea, it was full, and people without reservations were turned away, so make sure to make a reservation before heading there 🚗 Prices are reasonable, with thighs for 627 yen, gizzards for 418 yen, and sashimi for 715 yen ⭐️ I'm in love with Oita cuisine 😊 📍Address: 4108-2 Ogami, Hinode-cho, Hayami-gun, Oita Prefecture Business hours: 17:00-22:00 Parking: 20 cars #Sumisennin #Hinode-cho #Oita #Oita trip #0 yen trip

Nikaido Museum is within walking distance from Hinode Station. The collection belongs to the president of a company famous for its barley shochu. Don't be fooled, there was an incredible amount of Taikan's work on display. I personally found this more satisfying than Adachi Museum of Art. You can enjoy the artworks at your leisure... I'll definitely come here again next time!

This hotel is located near Yodoya Station in Oita Prefecture. It is part of the Kamenoi Hotel chain. A breakfast and dinner set was 6,000 yen. I stay here every year before the marathon, and the menu is the same every year, but that's also good. It's in the suburbs, so it's easy to use if you have a car. #Hotel review

I stayed here with my wife and my parents-in-law. We use it every year on January 2nd. The open-air bath is spacious and feels great. I was very happy that the sauna was back in operation this year. The sauna is small (for 5-6 people) but the temperature was high, which was nice. The cold bath is also small, but it's nice that there aren't any waves. The temperature felt a little high. We stayed in a room on the 11th floor. The view from the room is amazing. The sunrise from the sea, the New Year! You can feel the gratitude of that feeling. #breathtakingview #gourmettrip #luxuryhotel #gourmet

I stayed at "Spa Village Hinode" in Hinode Town, Oita Prefecture, about 30 minutes by car from Beppu Onsen♪ You can stay in a room with an ocean view and a semi-open-air bath for less than 10,000 yen. From the inn, you can see not only the ocean view, but also the view of Beppu with steam rising from the steam, and the night view of Oita City's industrial area. It's also very fun to watch the ships passing by♪ For dinner, you can enjoy "Korean Garden," a famous yakiniku restaurant in Oita Prefecture, on the premises🍽 It's hard to find such an extraordinary space at this price range♪ This is another recommended inn👍 #onsen #breathtakingview #seasideview #onsentrip

Harmonyland, located in Hiji Town, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, is a place where you can meet many Sanrio characters. Priority admission tickets (1,000 yen) allow you to enter the park five minutes before opening, and you can enjoy the unique experience of being greeted by each character individually. There are also multiple shows and parades that aren't to be missed. There are also many attractions, though some are closed on rainy days for safety reasons. My recommendation is the Ferris wheel 🎡. Although it's far from the entrance, it has gondolas designed after various characters, making it a ride you'll want to ride again and again. [Access] It's about a 10-minute bus ride from the nearest station, Yodoya Station. Note that buses run infrequently. From there, it's a 15-minute train ride to Beppu and a 30-minute ride to Oita. From Oita Airport, it's a 30-minute bus ride to near Yodoya Station. A direct bus from the airport to Harmonyland runs for a limited time until November 2025. Business hours are from 10:00 to 17:00 except during peak season. A few times a year, the park is open until 20:00. We recommend visiting the park at night for a different experience. #Sanrio #Harmonyland #Oita

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Perfect course from Harmony Land to Marine World! Fukuoka family trip, I really recommend it! It was the perfect travel destination to go with kids, and everywhere we went was so well decorated and the food was super delicious… It was really fun and easy to travel. ⸻ ✨ The course we went on 🩷 Harmony Land Hello Kitty and My Melody fans will definitely love it. Cute and adorable parades and rides! The kids were really full of innocence, and mom took a hundred picturesㅋㅋ 🎨 Fukuoka Toy Museum It's an art museum, but the kids didn't get bored! There are lots of hands-on toys that stimulate creativity, and it was great that they let us play to our hearts' content. 🍞 Anpanman Museum The very definition of cute!! My kids are obsessed with goods… I ate Anpanman buns, took pictures, and even got a collectible ㅎㅎ 🗼 Fukuoka Tower The night view was great, and if you go up to the observatory, you can see Fukuoka City at a glance! Highly recommended as a night view spot✨ 🐬 Marine World The dolphin show, watching marine life, everything was great, and the kids didn't leave for a long timeㅋㅋ The air is good and the view is fantastic. 🌊 Seaside Momochi Beach From playing in the sand to the quiet sea breeze. It's a great place to have a break. It's great to look around together with Fukuoka Tower. ⸻ 🍜 You can't miss out on the food! • Ichiran Ramen is crazy... The soup is amazing • All the local foods were delicious! Udon, curry, tonkatsu, sashimi set, dessert, everything was a success without fail! ⸻ ✈️ Overall! ✔️ The route is good ✔️ It's less stressful to go with children ✔️ The food is delicious ✔️ The facilities at each tourist site are great, so the satisfaction level is the highest! If you're looking for a family travel destination with children, I definitely recommend Fukuoka💯 ⸻ #FukuokaTravel #FamilyTravel #HarmonyLand #AnpanmanMuseum #MarineWorld #FukuokaRestaurants #IchiranRamen

✨Sanrio Harmony Land, the best summer family trip!✨ During summer vacation, my daughter and my family went to Sanrio Harmony Land! ☀️ A parade with cute characters, cool water slides, and even a photo zone! My daughter especially loved the cinnamon roll water ride so much that she rode it twice 😆 The weather was hot, but there were plenty of places to rest and shade, so it was great for the family to enjoy leisurely. From delicious character-shaped snacks to cute goods shops, the day went by so quickly. I highly recommend it as a summer travel destination with kids! 🐰🎀 #Harmony Land #Family Trip #Summer Memories #Hello Kitty #Cinnamon Roll #Sanrio World

📅 Itinerary Day1: Get off the plane and immediately find a rental car company to pick me up to pick up the car, eat a ramen near the parking lot and get off to Beppu Day2: First stop to the aquarium play until 12pm to Sanrio's park Day3: Safari drive feel good and can feed the animals 🏨 Accommodation recommendation Beppu Hostel U&T triple room Sleep well 🍴Food Recommendation There is no food in Beppu because many places close early

Arriving in Fukuoka at dusk, the lights were like stars falling on the earth, and the city slowly woke up in the night. Strolling to the Nakasu street, the steam was steaming, reflecting the warm lights; the dialect voices of the stall owners scooping soup were one after another, like intimate whispers. A bowl of rich Hakata pork bone ramen went down my throat, as if holding the warmth and fireworks of the whole city in my palm. The next morning, I visited Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. The vermilion torii stood solemnly, the ancient plums on both sides of the stone path quietly exhaled fragrance, and the shadows of the trees were swaying, and the quietness spread. Touching the back of the thousand-year-old stone beast, the fingertips touched not only the slight coolness, but also the heavy precipitation of years. Before leaving, I climbed the stairs and took a bite of the warm plum cake. The sweet and delicate bean paste melted on the tip of my tongue, as if holding the gentle soul of Fukuoka. Outside the window of the plane on the way back, the colorful city lights in the twilight gradually shrank into a flowing sea of ​​light. Fukuoka, this land, has quietly painted a vivid Ukiyo-e in my heart - the bustle of the city and the quietness of the shrine are intertwined, like floating light and shadow, silently soaking every line of memory. "," "rich Hakata pork bone ramen," "vermilion torii," "quiet meaning" and other concrete descriptions, as well as the metaphor of "Ukiyo-e", vividly convey the unique style of Fukuoka.

#June travel support fund Fukuoka, where I suddenly left with my child at the end of May~ I took a plane from Cheongju and went to Marine World and Harmony Land I solved all the flights, accommodations, and admission tickets with Trip.com!! It's really convenient and there are discounts, so it's great The benefits continue, so it's even better~~^^ㅋ I have to go again^^

📅 Itinerary Day 1: Airport ＞ Car Pickup ＞ Beppu Hell ＞ Mercure Beppu Bay Resort ＞ Takegawara Onsen (06:30-22:30) Day 2: Kyushu Natural Animal Park (09:30-16:30)｜Jungle Bus requires on-site reservation, Adults 💲2600 ＞ Yufuin Floral Village ＞ Mercure Beppu Bay Resort Day 3: Takachiho Gorge ＞ Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine ＞ Kumamon Square (10:00-19:00) ＞ Kumamoto Grid Hotel 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Mercure Beppu Bay Resort / Kumamoto Grid Hotel / Cross Life Hakata Yanagibashi Hotel 🍴 Food Recommendations: 1️⃣ Conveyor Belt Sushi Kame Masa (亀正くるくる寿司) 💰 Average Cost: 150 2️⃣ Ariran Yakiniku (元祖アリラン) 17:30-21:00 💰 Average Cost: 200-300 3️⃣ Jigoku Mushi Kobo Kannawa (地獄蒸し工房 鉄輪) 10:00-18:00 💰 Average Cost: 250-300 4️⃣ Near Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine 💰 Average Cost: 150-200 📌 Practical Tips Plan your self-drive itinerary and routes in advance. Restaurants and shops in rural areas close early. Beppu malls close at 7 PM, and most restaurants close by 9 PM.

📍Location: 5933 Fujiwara, Hiji Town, Hayami District, Oita Prefecture, 879-1502 🕰️Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 💰Price per person: ¥3,600 💞Why we recommend it Harmonyland is a favorite among children! Families often visit to enjoy rides featuring Sanrio characters and take memorable photos 😊. There are plenty of rides suitable for young children, ensuring everyone has a great time! Adults who love Sanrio also frequently visit in groups ☺️. While you need a car to get there, recently, many inbound family travelers have been coming as well. It seems Sanrio characters are beloved by children worldwide!

This time I chose Trip to buy Sanli Harmony Paradise tickets The price is relatively affordable and easy to use. Since the park closed at 8pm on May 3rd, we chose to go in the afternoon. The place is very beautiful❤️The park is not very big😍 but it is enough for us to play for half a day. Worth a visit❤️ Food is not too expensive

Stayed at Grand Mercure Beppu. The hotel is quite nice, with complimentary drinks time, overwhelming breakfast, onzen and stunning sunrise view ! A short 30 mins drive from hotel to Yafu art village was a more than pleasant and relaxing time. Beautiful scenery and well set eateries and shopping ( despite a bit touristy but still enjoyable) . Wish we could have more time in Oita. #oita

We visited Sanrio Harmony Land, a place that children love because it is full of Sanrio characters. Harmony Land itself is not very big, so it is not burdensome to walk around, and you can ride and watch all the rides and parades, so it was a very satisfying place. We reserved the JR Sonic train in advance on the JR Kyushu Net site, so we went comfortably with a QR ticket without having to issue a ticket. We had to go from Hakata Station to Kitsuki Station, so you need to reserve the 08:02 train, so you can get off at Kitsuki Station and take the bus, so please keep that in mind. *And you need to prepare change in advance for the bus fare (Adult: 270 yen, Child: 140 yen) I searched for tickets on every site, but Trip.com was the cheapest, so I purchased it in advance, and checked the voucher on the day, and entered comfortably. *Once you enter, go straight to the Harmony Train~ They announced the time in advance, so you don't have to wait long and get on Go down and ride the Sanrio boat. And then get back on the Harmony Train and come back up!!!! *They said the parade at 12:30 was the best, So we enjoyed ourselves riding the rides during that time. We got off around 12:15, but we got there too late, so we sat at the end. If you think the parade is important, get off early (Don't bring a folding chair!! You'll be pushed to the back, towards the sunlight. Be sure to bring a mat~) *After the parade, we have lunch, but there are too many people!! We ate the ekiben we bought in advance on the train, So we ate after 2 o'clock. There were only a few people there at that time, so we ate comfortably. (It's so delicious that you'd think it's a curry restaurant~^^) 🕝Business hours (Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays) The rides will be over by 16:30 If you have to take the JR Sonic back to Hakata You have to get off at the bus stop before 16:10 The last bus is at 16:12, so you have to take it!!! (Taxi fare is higher, so please take note) #Good place to go with kids #Sanrio characters #Harmonyland #Fukuoka #Fukuoka travel #Places to visit in Fukuoka

Day Trip to Hiji Town, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan.

🕰️Business hours 10:00-17:00 (varies depending on the season) Opening/closing times change depending on events and the time of year, so please check the official website🎀 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: For families, friends, There are also cute attractions💯. You will be walking around the park, so wear comfortable clothes. Since it is an outdoor theme park on a mountain, it is a good idea to bring a parasol, sunscreen, and insect repellent in the summer. In the winter, it is a good idea to bring warm clothes, hot packs, and rain gear for sudden rain. Umbrellas are also sold in the park. It says Harmony Land, so they sell cute ☂️ umbrellas🩷 I recommend the restaurant Harvest, so if you are eating in the park, please stop by. It is located at the back on the left hand side as soon as you enter the entrance. The shop selling snacks (Circus Kitchen) is also cute and recommended. 📍Address: 5933 Fujiwara, Hinode-cho, Hayami-gun, Oita Prefecture, 879-1502 Harmony Land Parking available, and there is also a bus from Yodani Station to Harmony Land.

🎡 Japan Harmonyland Travelogue 🎀 A Sanrio theme park full of cuteness! 🚗 Enjoy a free trip with a rental car Fukuoka → Beppu → Harmonyland 🏰 Kitty Castle & Sanrio Character Boat and more Cute attractions galore! 🍫 Limited-time chocolate & fruit-themed events! (Don't miss the goods!) 📍 A must-visit travel destination in Japan for Sanrio fans

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Lv5SSjMJ57YEu9KQ6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy 📍Location: Hinode Town, Hayami District, Oita Prefecture #0 Yen Trip February 2025

[Harmony Land] Location: 5933 Fujiwara, Hinode-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita Admission fee: 3,600 yen Afternoon ticket after 3:00 p.m.: 2,000 yen Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 Parking fee: 500 yen for regular cars, 100 yen for motorcycles Sanrio character theme park🤍 There are shows and attractions where you can interact with Hello Kitty, My Melody, and others❕ There's also a Ferris wheel and a roller coaster for children, so even small children can enjoy it🎡🎢 It gets crowded in the afternoon, so it's recommended to go around the various attractions in the morning❕ When you enter the park, be sure to buy a character headband👊 It's super cute✨️

#newyearnewtrip At Grand Mercure Beppu Resort & Spa, they provide an all inclusive stay at their hotel. This means hotel guests get access to their lounge every night at 8.30pm and there is also breakfast in the morning. I love the hotel's lounge access as it's a great to end off the day with drinks and snacks or some light refreshments and kids are granted entry into this lounge as well. Drinks include both alcoholic and non alcoholic and there's a great variety of snacks every night. We also loved that there's a hot spring/onsen for us to use at the hotel's basement. A great way to relax by soaking in the warm onsen waters. For kids, there's even a reading corner with colourful kids furniture. As the hotel is located by the sea, there's even a walking trail by the sea area and you can take your morning or evening walks there admiring the sea views. I got to say we really enjoyed our stay at Grand Mercure Beppu because of all these perks, it's been an amazing one!

#newyearnewtrip There is only one word to describe our stay at Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa and that would be, 'Fantastic'! The hotel is situated on top of a small hill and located right beside the sea. Our room was an ocean view superior twin and it comes with 2 double beds and another single bed - perfect for my family of 4. The room was modern and spacious and we love the sea view outside especially. There's not much to the room with simple designs and a bathtub with shower toilet, but we appreciate that we had a comfortable good night's rest here. The hotel lobby look aged and perhaps need a face-lift. Service at the hotel is great, with staff being able to converse in English and always being helpful. The ocen view room is highly recommended if you are planning a stay here.

#newyearnewtrip Fans of Hello Kitty, My Melody and all of the other cute sanrio characters, you will definitely enjoy your time at Sanrio Harmonyland in Beppu Japan. Let your inner child go wild here, as it is the cutest place on earth and you can find the most child friendly rides here. Spot hello kitty and friends here as they make their way through parades, meet and greet, and different performances. You get to be upclose to your favourite kawaii characters, take pictures with them and shake their hands. As for rides, the park is rather small and there isn't a lot of rides but still it is a fantastic place for families and little kids. Hours can be spent here as you take on a mini roller coaster, carousel, train rides and many more. All in all, you will have a blast at sanrio harmonyland. Don't forget to drop by the souvenir shops as you will go gaga over all of Sanrio's cute gifts!