Hotels in Oita, Japan
Oita, on Japan's Kyushu island, has a mild subtropical climate with spring and autumn offering perfect temperatures (60-75°F / 15-24°C) for wandering its famous Beppu hot springs and yokagoya (hells). In winter, you can soak in steaming onsens while snow dusts the surrounding mountains, and in summer, hike around Yufuin's scenic lake and enjoy jigoku-mushi steaming cooking. The dry, cooler seasons from March to May and September to November are best for exploring the 'hells' of Beppu-eight unique geothermal pools like the blood-red Chinoike Jigoku-without the crowds and humidity.