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 celebrating Oita. The enduring spirit of our hometown [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	YufuinMinami Kōsetsu		Kousetsu Minami’s Yufuin is nostalgia and romance
2	Lingering Snowkaguya hime		A farewell song modeled on Tsukumi Station
3	A Man’s HarborToba Ichirō		An enka single that sings about Tsurumisaki
4	Moon over the Ruined CastleFORESTA		Kojo no Tsuki is a song that sings of the rise and fall of prosperity.
5	Oita Prefecture MarchSakushi: Shōtake Kentarō / Sakkyoku: Eguchi Yashi		The Ōita March was born in 1935 (Showa 10).
6	Magical Oita Prefecture of Loveyukkii		A local song featuring specialties from Oita Prefecture
7	The world’s first spaceport has been decided for Oita Prefecture.aberiyou		A social satire song about Ōita Airport being designated as a spaceport
8	Hometown ŌnoSakushi: Kudō Emiko / Sakkyoku: Hirao Masaaki		A nostalgic tune played on Bungoono City's disaster-prevention radio system
9	Hell EstheticianKatte ni Kankō Kyōkai		A local song from Oita Prefecture themed around touring the “hells” of Beppu Onsen
10	Port Town Love SongKawano Natsumi		Natsumi Kawano sings of a woman's bittersweet heart at her hometown harbor
11	Yufuin SentimentMitsuki Yuuji		An expression of love for one’s hometown, sung about the landscapes of Yufuin
12	Bungo Minato-machiKawano Natsumi		A woman’s wistful love as she waits in her hometown harbor for the one who set off across the distant sea
13	all alonekaguya hime		A song about Takenaka Station
14	Kunisaki PeninsulaKitajima Saburō		Saburō Kitajima sings of his hometown and his mother, set against the backdrop of the Kunisaki Peninsula in Ōita Prefecture.
15	Strolling Trip around the Kunisaki PeninsulaSara Naomi		Naomi Sagara’s song about the Kunisaki Peninsula
16	Bungo PilgrimageMatsumae Hiroko		Savor Oita’s local character with a travel vibe on the Bungo Pilgrimage
17	Wandering Song of Mount KujuTominaga Yusuke		Performance of the theme song for the Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge
18	Oita RiverHigashi Chiharu		An emotional song that intertwines the Ōita River with one’s life
19	Kunisaki PeninsulaMatsumae Hiroko		A lyrical enka of the Kunisaki Peninsula sung by Hiroko Matsumae
20	Yunohira UjōMizuki Natsumi		A famous song that sings about happy times in Yufuin Onsen
21	“Yoka Weather Forecast” Theme SongMori Shinichiro, Oshima Sanpei		Music provided by Yoka Shuzo on the OBS weather forecast
22	Kunisaki NostalgiaFuse Tatsunori		Kunisaki Peninsula theme, Tatsunori Fuse impersonator talent singing track
23	Hymn to BogatsuruSeri Yoko		Yoko Seri’s famous song about Bōgatsuru
24	Beppu OndoKouta Katsutarou, Shimamura Takeo		A bon odori song that sings of the charms of Beppu Onsen
25	Oita Traveloguemahiroko		A song of hometown love by an enka singer from Oita Prefecture
26	Himejima Love StoryShitaka Daisuke		A local song of Himeshima Village.
27	Hōyo StraitŌtsuki Miyako		Miyako Ōtsuki’s single that sings about the Hoyo Strait
28	Bungo Channelkawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s song that sings about the Bungo Channel
29	Hometown of the heart — Bungotakada, a city with history and a futureYuzuki Yukari		Bungotakada City's image song
30	saikiyuki (Isokawa Yuki) + Eri		A local song that sings about Saiki City's landmarks and specialty products
31	Mejiron Dancesakamoto rie		A mascot themed after the Japanese white-eye from Oita Prefecture
32	Lullaby of UmeKikutarō		Sleeping children are cute; crying children are hateful.
33	Beppu Steam of Love SongMiyata Haruyo		A romantic love song set in Beppu Onsen. You can sing it at karaoke.
34	Oita Prefectural Sports SongTachikawa Kiyoto		The history of the theme song of the Oita Prefectural Sports Festival
35	Oita City Songongaku o aisuru Ōita shimin no kai		Oita City's 20th Anniversary Commemorative Song
36	Beppu Onsen Hell TourMoriyama Fumiko, Kohama Toyoko		A song themed around the Beppu Onsen Hell Tour
37	Feeling great and getting even better! Tosky exercisesHayami Kentarō		TV Oita opening theme
38	WELCOME TO HellHannyabaru (Goto Tetsuo)		One Piece Oita Prefecture local song
39	Future-colored WindUsa shimin gasshōdan		Created by the Usa City Image Song Executive Committee
40	Harbor SeekerAikawa Masaki		Masaki Aikawa debuted in 2008.
41	Song of HitaMoriyori Kō		Introduction of a song that sings about the charms of Hita City
42	Yufuin Mist InnNatsuki Ayako		An enka song to forget a tragic love in Yufuin Onsen
43	The Song of Saiki Gomadashi UdonShinyashiki Anettai Gakudan		A song that sings the charms of goma-dashi udon
44	Misty YufuinSawada Jirō		Miya Shirō’s 2001 release that sings of Yufuin
45	Oita Prefecture Loves Hot Springs (Beppu and Oita Edition)Sakurai Kyōko		A song that sings about the charms of Oita Prefecture’s hot springs