COURSE 02

Okuhita Short Route

Depart from the Attack on Titan in Hita Museum and get some fire in your legs as you take in the view of Hita Hibiki Keikoku Valley. Complete the hill climb along the river and statues of Eren, Mikasa and Armin await you at Oyama Dam. Invigorate yourself with a ride through the world of Attack on Titan.

Elevation gain

647m

Total distance

24.4km

Difficulty

Beginner to intermediate

Course maps

Locations

Recommended Locations Along the Okuhita Short Route

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A must-see for fans of
Attack on Titan!

Mizube-no-Sato Oyama / Attack on Titan in Hita Museum

At Attack on Titan in Hita Museum, fans can see original illustrations, impressive displays, works from Hajime Iseyama's early years, and a desk he actually used while penning the manga alongside much more. Learn more about each piece with captions penned by Iseyama himself.

Address: Nishioyama 4106, Oyama-cho, Hita City (Inside Mizube-no-Sato Oyama)

TEL: 0973-52-3630; Mizube-no-Sato Oyama

Hours: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm *9:30 am to 5:00 pm on weekends and holidays *In accordance with Mizube-no-Sato Oyama)

Holidays: Irregular *In accordance with Mizube-no-Sato Oyama

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A holy site for fans of
Attack on Titan!

Oyama Dam, Statues of Young Eren, Mikasa and Armin from Attack on Titan

A must-see for fans of Attack on Titan! Bronze statues of young Eren, Mikasa and Armin were placed in the lower plaza of Oyama Dam to celebrate celebrate 10 years of serial publication of Attack on Titan. The 94 meter tall dam stands in for "Wall Maria," one of the gargantuan walls that makes its first appearance in the prologue of the story. Be transported to the world of Attack on Titan as you gaze up at the collosal dam alongside the statues!

Address: 2008-1 Nishioyama, Oyama-cho, Hita City

TEL: +81 0973-52-2445; Oyama Dam Management Office

Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays *Note: the plaza where the statues are placed is open 365 days a year.

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Hot springs to recharge
and relax body and mind

Okuhita Onsen Umehibiki

Oyama-cho is known as the inner court of the Tenryo Hita shogunate lands. This traditional hot spring ryokan inn is built in an area long known for producing delicious plums, and promotes the ethos of healthy and delicious food in serene spaces. The hospitality at this lodging extends to its offerings of umeshu plum liquor made with locally produced specialty plums. Visitors to the open-air bath and lie-down baths at the hot springs can take in magnificent views of the surrounding area.

Address: Nishioyama 4587 Oyama-cho, Hita City, Oita Prefecture

TEL: +81 0973-52-3700

Hours: Day trip bathing 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (reception closes at 2:30 pm)

Holidays: Irregular for day trip bathing

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provisions