Oita Agricultural Park

Overview

Oita Agricultural Park is a prefectural agricultural park spread across Usa City and Kitsuki City in Oita Prefecture. Nicknamed Ruru Park, it opened on April 21, 2001, and its vast grounds invite visitors to spend a relaxed day close to farming and nature. Set amid scenery overlooking a lake, it is popular with families and as a drive stop, offering a chance to enjoy Oita's rich nature and agricultural culture.

Highlights

• ●A vast prefectural agricultural park straddling Usa and Kitsuki cities
• ●Grounds where you can enjoy nature amid scenery overlooking a lake
• ●A place of learning and rest themed on farming and nature
• ●A family-friendly spot affectionately known as Ruru Park

History

Opened on April 21, 2001, this prefectural agricultural park is fondly known by its nickname, Ruru Park. Laid out over an expansive site straddling both Usa City and Kitsuki City, it has served as a place of rest and learning for residents, centered on the theme of engaging with agriculture and nature.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive by car at Oita Agricultural Park (Ruru Park) and check the park map
2. 2Stroll amid the lakeside scenery and enjoy seasonal flowers and nature
3. 3Explore hands-on experiences with farming and nature and the park's highlights
4. 4Relax across the wide grounds, then extend the trip to nearby Usa and Kitsuki sights

Did you know?

💡 Widely known by its nickname Ruru Park, it is often called by that name rather than its formal title, Oita Agricultural Park. That it stretches across two cities, Usa and Kitsuki, speaks to just how expansive the grounds are.

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