A classic song celebrating Oita. The enduring spirit of our hometown [2026]
When you hear “Oita Prefecture,” what kind of image comes to mind?Many people might immediately think of it as the “onsen prefecture,” since it boasts the highest number of hot spring sources and the greatest volume of hot spring water in Japan, and is home to many nationally renowned hot spring resorts.In this article, we’ve selected and compiled local songs from Oita, as well as songs related to Oita by artists from the prefecture.You might even discover, “Oh, this song was connected to Oita?”Enjoy the read!
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A classic song about Oita. The enduring spirit of our hometown [2026] (31–40)
Beppu Onsen Hell TourMoriyama Fumiko, Kohama Toyoko
In Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, there is the Beppu Onsen hot spring area, which features various ‘hells’ (geothermal hot spring sites), including Umi Jigoku, designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty by the national government.
This song is themed around touring these hells, and is notable for being sung by a bus guide.
Incidentally, Kamenoi Bus is still in operation today.
Feeling great and getting even better! Tosky exercisesHayami Kentarō
This is the song that was used as the opening theme for TOS Television Oita, sung by Kentaro Hayami, a former ‘Uta no Onii-san’ (the Singing Big Brother).
The choreography was created by Hiromichi Sato, the former ‘Taiso no Onii-san’ (the Gymnastics Big Brother), so it’s a must-listen for fans of ‘Okaasan to Issho.’
WELCOME TO HellHannyabaru (Goto Tetsuo)
This is one of the “One Piece Nippon Cruise! 47 Cruise CDs,” in which characters from the popular anime One Piece sing local songs for Japan’s 47 prefectures.
The character in charge of Oita Prefecture is Hannyabal, voiced by Tetsuo Gotō, and the song is about hell.
Future-colored WindUsa shimin gasshōdan
This is the image song of Usa City, located in the northern part of Oita Prefecture.
In 2009, it was presented to the city by an executive committee composed of four chorus groups active within the city.
This video shows the scene when it was performed at the 6th Usa Sound Festival.
Harbor SeekerAikawa Masaki
This was the debut single of the enka singer Masaki Aigawa, who enjoys great popularity among women, released in 2008.
The lyrics were written by Reiji Mizuki, known as a hit maker.
The song is about Beppu, and it’s characterized by a richly atmospheric singing style.
A classic song about Oita. The enduring spirit of our hometown [2026] (41–50)
Song of HitaMoriyori Kō
Hita City is a city located in the northwestern part of Oita Prefecture.
It is characterized by its many rivers and is also called a “water town.” This song sings about the charms of Hita City, and it notably uses partial rhymes.
The video also includes many images showing scenes from Hita City.
Yufuin Mist InnNatsuki Ayako
This is an enka song by Ayako Natsuki, released in 2016, that sings about traveling to Yufuin Hot Springs to forget a tragic love.
It’s a richly emotional piece that evokes the mist-shrouded scenery of Yufuin as you listen.
This video is the promotional music video for the song.