Serene and simply stunning! We met with Eika HOKA, a nun whose father initiated the reconstruction of Rakanji Temple 48 years ago in 1969. Eita speaks English as she lived in Spain previously. She informed us that the original temple was burned down 74 years ago in 1943. A visit to the Murodō Cave to check out the 500 arahan (aka rakan or enlightened beings). According to Eita, the hundreds of buddha statues are originals. Wow! Psst! The cable chair return ride, at ¥700 per adult, is a must try. Once in the temple, pay another ¥300 per adult to go to the apex where one can pay respect to the golden standing Buddha and ring the bell two times for good tidings. Btw, the panoramic view of the distant mountains is awesome!

It is a hundreds years old temple with thousands buddha statues. Sorry that no photo is allowed on the buddha statues. the cable ride is quite fun and i can see the amazing autumn leaves view along the ride.

Beautiful shrine on the mountain. you have to take a cable to go up there or walk about 10 km. Photos not allowed but no sign anywhere in English to tell peoples. Yes we got yelled at it.

Fun place to visit as you travel by the little cable seat. Try walking down for a difference..although views coming down on the cable seat is lovely too. 30-45 mins-done!:)

Nice historic place

Cool temple in the mountains! There's a fun chair lift up to it.

平日、開園前30分前に来園。この日の待ちは車10台程度。その後、開演直前には受付前に150名強の並びで程よい感じ 入園してからも程よい感覚でイベントがあり、園内の散策とちょうど良い塩梅 キティキャッスルではさすがに並んだが、タイミングが良かったのかあまり待った感覚はない キャラクターたちがとにかく可愛くとても良かった 総評としてここはあくまでも推しに会いに来る場所。サンリオ好きなら来て損は無いかと思います。ただしアトラクションは小さい子供向け、大人が楽しむのはちょっと厳しいかも。せっかくなんでキャラクターとの逢瀬を楽しみました。 (Translated by Google) Visit the park 30 minutes before opening on weekdays. There are about 10 cars waiting on this day. After that, just before the start of the performance, there was a line of over 150 people in front of the reception. Even after entering the park, there are events in a moderate sense, and a walk in the park is just the right amount of seasoning. I lined up at Kitty Castle, but I don't feel like I waited too long, maybe because the timing was right. The characters were so cute and so good As a general comment, this place is just a place to meet your favorite. If you like Sanrio, I think you can't go wrong. However, the attraction is for small children, and it may be a bit difficult for adults to enjoy. I really enjoyed meeting the characters.

Great no matter if you are Sanrio fan or not. Don't forget to protect your wallet otherwise it will be empty immediately. It is lower temperature than downtown and has strong wind.

子どもの誕生日に大好きなキティちゃんに会いに行きました🙋もともと予定をたてていましたが週末でしたので、アトラクションは順番待ちで予定どおりには回れませんでした。天気はくもりでしたが夏だったので暑かったです。旦那が涼みたがっていたので、パレードを途中で諦めてグリーンカウンターへ食事に行きました。パレード終わりは混雑してました。早めに移動して正解だったかもしれません😄 (Translated by Google) I went to see my favorite Hello Kitty on my child's birthday 🙋We had originally planned to visit, but since it was the weekend, we had to wait in line to see the attractions. The weather was cloudy, but it was summer, so it was hot. My husband wanted to cool down, so I gave up on the parade and went to the green counter to eat. It was crowded at the end of the parade. It may have been correct to move early 😄

I had originally planned to go to Puroland in Tokyo but they were closed the day I had availability, so I thought I'd missed my opportunity to go to a Sanrio themed park. I was so delighted when I saw a brochure for Harmonyland while we were in Beppu. We took a taxi from our hotel. I was completely charmed by Harmonyland from the moment I saw the front gates. It's so completely magical. As far as amusement parks go (at least from an American perspective) it's on the smaller side. You can easily see & so everything in less than a day. It's definitely geared towards families with small children. The shops are adorable, the rides are enchanting, the activities are fun, & the food was decent. We were there in late November & it was light on character appearances. In fact, Hello Kitty was the only one we saw and we almost missed her. It was a little unclear to us, when & where characters & shows would be. But other than that, it was perfect.

Very fun place. The view on the ride there was pretty nice. Especially the view in the Ferris wheel

Iceful Paradeだけを観に行きました。二歳児のHLデビューです。お席を指定できること、屋根付きの施設であること、暑い夏であっても夕方公演があることが後押ししてくれました。レベルの高いショーを間近で観ることができるため少し出費はかさみますが満足です。 他の観劇のたかがたもマナーを守ってお行儀よく気持ちよく楽しく過ごせました。 (Translated by Google) I went to see only the Iceful Parade. It is the HL debut of a two-year-old child. Being able to specify seats, being a facility with a roof, and having performances in the evening even in the hot summer helped me a lot. It costs a little more because you can see a high-level show up close, but it's satisfying. The other theatergoers were also polite and had a good time.

The park may be a bit older, but it's definitely well-maintained and the ticket prices are very reasonable. What really stood out to us was the fact that the park wasn't crowded at all - there were no long lines for rides and we were able to enjoy everything at a relaxed pace. Plus, there were plenty of rides that were perfect for younger children. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would definitely recommend Hello Kitty Harmonyland to families with young kids. Thanks for a great day out! 🎀

I went here as an adult very big hello kitty fan. I love every minute of it. The outdoor rides and indoor games. The parade is amazing!!!

Unfortunately, we came here during a cold shower of rain, 3-5°C. Many attractions have been closed. However, staff did their service with the best mindset. 👍 They should add more dishes such as curry rice, fried rice, etc. Instead only hamburgers, and hotdogs.

It was a nice experience. A fun place to take your kids or for adults as well. Maybe due to Covid, some of the facilities were closed and closed early. Also some buildings need a little updating or a new paint job. But other than that it was a fun outing. It was like a much smaller Hello Kitty version of Disneyland (won't even try to compare to Disneyworld).

Great place to take your kids or your cute date here. Not sure if it’s because of COVID, but it was very spacious and not crowded at all we visited on a weekend. In fact, it was the perfect time to visit as the Sakura trees were blooming over some of the rides near the Ferris wheel. The park closes pretty early though (16:30) for a Saturday.

I booked ticket from Kkday before I go Easy to take JR from Halats (9:21am)to Kitsuki (11:11am) and there is the bus (11:17am) to the harmonyland directly ( 270yen bus ) arrive around 11:30 😊 Enjoy the trip Kids enjoy their trip in Harmonyland

Authentic Japanese menus, a quiet place and royalty service.

(Translated by Google) Matozanso was not originally a restaurant, but a villa built in 1912 by Hiroe Narikiyo, who amassed a huge fortune as the owner of Bajokinzan in Yamaka-cho, Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture. It was built as. On a vast site of approximately 3,670 tsubo overlooking Beppu Bay, there is a luxurious Japanese house built in a modern Japanese style that retains traditional techniques from the Edo period onwards, such as the ceremony stand and floor at the entrance, decorations for the tatami room in the shoin, carvings on the transom, etc. There is a beautiful garden with Beppu Bay and Mt. Takasaki in the background. The food, atmosphere, and scenery are all perfect. This is the first time I've given 5 stars for everything. If I have a chance, I would like to visit you again. (Original) 的山荘はもともと料亭ではなく、大正四年、大分県杵築市山香町の「馬上金山（ばじょうきんざん）」の経営者で巨額の富を築いた成清博愛（なりきよひろえ）氏の別邸として建てられたもの。 別府湾を一望する約3,670坪の広大な敷地に、玄関の式台や床、書院などの座敷飾り、欄間彫刻など、江戸時代以降の伝統手法を残した近代和風建築の豪華な日本家屋、そして別府湾や高崎山を借景とした見事な庭園が広がります。 料理、雰囲気、景観ともに申し分ありません。 すべてにおいて星5を付けたのはこちらが初めてです。 機会があれば、また伺いたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) I definitely want to recommend it. Everything is polite and full of hospitality. To be honest, I'm worried that lunch won't be crushed at such a price. I'm a little separated so I can't go there often, but I want to keep in touch with him for a long time. If you want to enjoy a different atmosphere from sightseeing, please come. Please note that there is a time for the castle. Of course you should make a reservation! (Original) 絶対オススメしたい。全てが丁寧でホスピタリティーにあふれている。正直ランチはこんな値段で潰れないのか心配。ちょっとはなれてるので頻繁には通えないけど、末永くお付き合いしたい。観光でいつもと違う雰囲気を楽しみたい方是非。城下かれいは時期があるので要注意。予約はもちろんした方がいいよ！

(Translated by Google) I'm sorry that the meal is full. I couldn't eat it!!😂😂 But I was able to take a walk in the garden. It was a splendid garden where you could see the sea and the garden was spectacular. I will make time to visit again someday. (Original) 食事は満席とのことで残念。食べられませんでした!!😂😂　でもお庭のお散歩はできました。海が見えたり、お庭も見応えある立派な庭でした。いつかまた時間を作って訪問します。

(Translated by Google) We had kaiseki for lunch! It's a luxurious lunch for our family's special day. I've been there several times and the food is always delicious and I'm very satisfied! The main dish of the day was shabu-shabu. I would like to go again in different seasons. The building, garden, and rooms have a history and a great atmosphere. (Original) お昼の懐石をいただきました！ 我が家のここぞのという日の贅沢ランチです。 何回か行ってますが、いつもお料理が美味しくて大満足です！ この日のメインはしゃぶしゃぶでした。 また季節を変えて行きたいですね。 建物やお庭、お部屋も歴史がありとても雰囲気があります。

(Translated by Google) I came to see the beautiful tile roof that has been in existence for 100 years. A well-maintained garden overlooking Beppu Bay and Mt. Takasaki. This is a store I would like to visit again. (Original) 100年前から現存する、美しい桟瓦葺（さんかわらぶき）を見にきました。 別府湾と高崎山を一望出来る、手入れの行き届いたお庭。 再訪させて頂きたいお店です。

(Translated by Google) It was a historic Matozanso! It's amazing how you can enjoy your meal while looking out at the garden and Beppu Bay from your room without having to wait. It was a well-protected building with Taisho glass windows and verandahs, and the restrooms made you feel like you had traveled back in time to the Taisho era. (Original) 由緒ある的山荘でした！ 部屋から庭園、別府湾を眺めながら、待たせることないタイミングでお食事が出るところは、さすがです。 大正ガラスの窓ガラスに縁側があったり、トイレも大正にタイムスリップした感じくらい大切に守られている建物でした。

(Translated by Google) This was my first time here, and I was brought here by an acquaintance. It was across Beppu Bay from the town I usually go to, and the atmosphere was great. (Original) ここは初めての場所で、知り合いに連れられて来ました、いつも行く町並みとは別府湾を挟んだ場所で、雰囲気も最高でした～

(Translated by Google) I went there from Saitama because I wanted to eat Joka flounder. I was told that it would only be available for a short time and might not be in stock, but I was able to eat it that day. I went during the day, and I could see the ocean from my room, which was great. The Joka flounder sashimi was also delicious. If I had to be greedy, I wanted to eat more Shiroka flounder. (Original) 城下カレイを食べたくて埼玉から行ってきました。 食べられる期間が短くて、もしかしたら入荷がないかもと言われましたが当日は食べられました。 昼に行きましたが、部屋から海が見えて最高です。 城下カレイの刺身も美味しくてよかったです。 欲を言えばもっと城下カレイだけ食べたかった。

(Translated by Google) The atmosphere was very good, and the hospitality and response were very good. I had reserved a kaiseki meal, but I forgot to mention that it was a meeting place for both families, so it wasn't a private room. Although it was my mistake, I would have appreciated it if you had asked me about the menu details when I called. However, even though it wasn't a private room, there was no problem and it was a nice space. What was more disappointing was that there were a lot of scales in the fish sashimi. It's not a cheap meal, and there may be times when it's difficult to take the scales out of your mouth. I was disappointed that I couldn't really enjoy the fresh fish. However, even though it was a little past closing time, you didn't make a bad face and were polite to me until the end. Thank you very much! (Original) とても雰囲気が良く、おもてなし、対応、とても良かったです。懐石を予約したのですが、両家顔合わせの場と言うのを忘れた為、個室ではありませんでした。自分のミスですが、メニュー内容的にも電話の時に尋ねて頂けたらありがたかったです。しかし個室じゃなくても特に問題なく、素敵な空間でした。それよりも、残念だったのが、お魚の刺身に鱗がたくさん入っていた事です。決して安い食事ではないし、口から鱗を出す行為が難しい場面もあるかと思います。せっかくの新鮮なお魚が素直に味わえず残念でした。 けど、閉店時間を少し過ぎてしまっても嫌な顔せず、最後まで丁寧に対応していただき感謝です！

(Translated by Google) I had the opportunity to see Yokoyama Taikan's wonderful collection. The building also has the atmosphere of an old house from the Meiji era. During this quiet and relaxing time, I felt like I was having a thorough dialogue with many masterpieces. thank you very much. Today, I went to "The world of sound depicted in Japanese paintings." I thoroughly enjoyed the world of sound as I was guided by the explanation of the work. (Original) 横山大観氏の素晴らしいコレクションを拝見させてもらいました。 建物も明治時代の旧家の佇まいで趣があります。 静かなゆったりとした時間の中、数々の名作とじっくり対話したような気分になりました。 ありがとうございました。 今日は、「日本画に描かれた音の世界」へ行ってきました。 作品解説に導かれるまま音の世界を堪能させていただきました。

(Translated by Google) We visited on Saturday, March 19th. Due to the scale of the museum, the special feature of the Taisho era showed a very wonderful thing, although the number of exhibits was limited. It's just privately owned, so I think it can't be helped, but I thought the admission fee was high for the scale. (Original) 3月19日(土)拝観いたしました。館の規模からして、大正時代の特集で展示数は限られて入るものの大変素晴らしいものを見せていただきました。　ただ民営なので仕方ないとは思いますが、規模に対して入場料が高いと思いました。

(Translated by Google) It was Saturday, so I wish I could have visited Nikaido Sake Brewery, but unfortunately it was closed❗ (Original) 土曜日でしたので　二階堂酒造にも見学できればな　残念　お休みでした❗

(Translated by Google) The building has an old-fashioned feel to it, and it creates a nice atmosphere. There were hanging scrolls on display that I am familiar with, such as those by Yokoyama Taikan, but I think the exhibition space is small. There are only two rooms on the first and second floors. Well, it's true that there are a lot of famous works, but I think the admission fee of 800 yen is expensive. Since companies are doing the work, I think they are doing their best, so maybe it can't be helped. (Original) 建物はおもむきがあって、なかなかいい雰囲気をかもし出していて良かったです。 展示物も横山大観など私でも知っている掛軸が展示してありましたが、展示スペースが狭いように思います。一階と二階の二部屋だけです。まあ、確かに有名どころの作品ばかりやけど、入場料が800円は高いように思います。 企業さんがやっておられるので、精一杯企業努力されておられると思うので、仕方がないのかもしれませんが。

(Translated by Google) This time it's Kawai Gyokudo 😃 The items in the museum collection are photos 🆗!! ️ Until November 26th (Original) 今回は川合玉堂です😃美術館所蔵の物は写真🆗‼️です11月26日迄

(Translated by Google) Opened in 1994. It has a collection of over 1,000 modern and contemporary Japanese paintings from the Meiji era. This is my second visit. A special exhibition consisting of Taiga dramas that can be enjoyed through Japanese paintings was being held. I don't think there are many places where you can see such wonderful collections. After all, Yokoyama Taikan is wonderful. Enter the museum when it opens at 9am. I stayed for over an hour, but I was very disappointed that there were no other visitors. (Original) 平成６年開館。明治よりの近現代 日本画 １０００点余りの所蔵有りとの事。今回で２回目の訪問です。日本画で楽しむ大河ドラマ 成る企画展開催中でした。これだけの素晴らしい所蔵品を拝観出来る場所は、そんなに無いと思います。やはり横山大観は素晴らしい。開館９時に入館。１時間余り滞在しましたが、他に入館者が居なかったのには大変残念に思いました。

(Translated by Google) I can't get my favorite brand of shochu from Nikaido Sake Brewery. I looked into the museum on the front page. This is not a photo about Nikaido. The president's collection is on display. It was nice to be able to see the factory from outside. (Original) 大好きなブランド焼酎二階堂酒造には入れず 表にあった美術館を覗くも 二階堂にかんする写真ではなく 社長のコレクションが飾ってありますとの事 とりあえず外からでも工場が覗けて良かった

(Translated by Google) Stopped by on the way back from Kitsuki. I'm surprised that such a fine art museum is here. The content of the exhibition was comparable to that of the Yamatane Museum of Art in Tokyo. This is a facility related to Nikaido Sake Brewery, which produces barley shochu. (Original) 杵築の帰りに立ち寄り。こんな立派な美術館がここにあるのは驚き。展示会は、東京の山種美術館にも充分に比肩出来る内容でした。 麦焼酎の二階堂酒造の関係の施設です。

(Translated by Google) It is one of Japan's leading art museums with a collection of modern Japanese paintings. Highly recommended for those who like modern Japanese paintings. (Original) 近代日本画のコレクションでは日本有数の美術館です。近代日本画が好きな方には是非お勧めです。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time visiting. It is home to the nationally designated monument, ``Japan's No. 1 Daiso Iron Tree.'' There was also a garden said to have been created by Sesshu. It is a temple that is more impressive than I expected and has a history of 400 years. There's a large parking lot, so if you're nearby, come check us out! (Original) 初めて訪問しました。国の指定記念物「日本一の大蘇鉄の木」があります。雪舟作と言われる庭園もありました。 思った以上に立派なお寺さんで400 年の歴史があるそうです。駐車場も広いので近くに来られたら是非！

(Translated by Google) This cycad is a nationally designated natural monument. It was listed in the Hiji town tourist guide. It has been said to be the best cycad in Japan since the Edo period. (Original) 国指定天然記念物のソテツです。日出町の観光ガイドに載っていました。江戸時代より日本一のソテツと言われているようです。

(Translated by Google) I have visited several times since my first visit, but since 2018, I have not been able to see Sesshu's garden or the treasure hall. In addition, Matsuyaji's homepage, which was previously available for viewing, seems to have disappeared, and I was unable to confirm the situation at all, so I called several times to confirm, but was told that the release date was undecided. It is still listed in the tourist guide for Hiji Town, but the information has not been updated. (June 16, 2020) There is Japan's best Daiso iron, a garden (legendary) created by Sesshu, treasures related to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the Kinoshita family, and the graves of generations of the Kinoshita family. Although it is not well known, in the 7th year of the Keicho era, Lord Entoshi built a temple at Saimyoji Temple in order to pray for the memory of his grandmother, Asahi Tsubone (wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, mother of Kita no Mandokoro), converted it to Zen Buddhism, and established Asahi Tsubone as a temple. It was given the name of the Buddhist temple (Kotokuji-dono Matsuya Myosada-dai-e) and was renamed to its current name, ``Kotokusan Matsuya-dera Temple.'' Books related to Matsuya-ji Temple are also available at the Kodai-ji Temple Art Museum, which you can enter as a set when you visit Kodai-ji Temple or Entoku-in Temple in Kyoto. Although it is not stated on the website, the Treasure Museum is closed on Wednesdays, and you will not be able to view the garden created by Sesshu. The Kinoshita family's graveyard can be viewed at any time. (April 22, 2013) (Original) 最初の訪問から何度か訪れましたが、平成三十年以降（伝）雪舟作の庭も宝物殿も拝観できなくなっています。 また、以前は閲覧できた松屋寺さんのホームページも消失したようで、状況が全く確認できなかったので、電話で何度か確認しましたが、公開は未定とのことでした。 日出町の観光案内ではまだ残ってますが、情報が更新されていませんね。 （令和四年6月16日） 日本一の大蘇鉄、（伝）雪舟作の庭、豊臣秀吉公や木下家ゆかりの秘宝、木下家代々の墓所などがあります。 あまり知られてませんが、慶長七年、延俊公は祖母にあたる朝日局（豊臣秀吉の奥方・北政所の母）の菩提を弔うため、西明寺を修堂し、禅宗に改め、朝日局の御法名（康徳寺殿松屋妙貞大姉）の号をいただき、現在の「康徳山松屋寺」へ改号されました。 京都・高台寺や圓徳院を訪れるとセット販売で入場できる高台寺掌美術館でも、こちらの松屋寺に関する書籍などが置かれています。 ホームページに記載はありませんが、水曜日は宝物館の休館日となり、雪舟作（伝）の庭も拝観できません。木下家代々の墓所はいつでも見られます。 （平成二十五年4月22日）

(Translated by Google) A large temple with a large cycad. There is a large parking lot and toilets nearby. Recommended as it is large and impressive. (Original) 大きなソテツがある大きなお寺。 駐車場が広く、近くにトイレもある。 大きくて迫力があるのでおすすめ。

(Translated by Google) 2020.6.21 Visited Bungo Saigoku Sacred Site and received a stamp. It's a really big Sotetsu. (Original) 2020.6.21参拝　豊後西国霊場　御朱印頂きました。 凄い大きな蘇鉄です。

(Translated by Google) There is a garden built by Sesshu, Japan's oldest ironworks tree, and a treasure hall full of things related to the Kinoshita lords. He is said to be a relative of the Asano family of Chushingura, and is said to have connections with Sengakuji Temple in Tokyo. (Original) 雪舟の作った庭、日本一古い蘇鉄の木、宝物館には木下のお殿様ゆかりのものが一杯ある。忠臣蔵の浅野家の親戚とのことで、東京の泉岳寺とは繋がりがあるとか。

(Translated by Google) Quiet with no people around, feels like an oasis in the city It might be a good place to get in touch with nature when you want to relax for a while. (Original) 人が居なくて静か　都会のオアシス的な感じ ちょっとノンビリしたいときに自然に触れるには良いかも