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A classic song about Oita. The enduring spirit of our hometown [2025]

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!

A classic song about Oita. The enduring heart of our hometown [2025] (41–50)

Song of HitaYukiyuki Mori

Hita Song (Complete Version) - With Lyrics
Yoriyuki Utamori of Hita

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.

Misty YufuinJiro Sawada

cover Misty Yufuin / Jiro Sawada sings his mentor Shiro Miya
Jiro Sawada of Misty Yufuin

This is a song about Yufuin, which is now part of Yufu City.

The singer is Shiro Miyako, who was also active as a member of the Sparrow Boys and the Pinkara Trio, and it was released in 2001.

This video is a cover version by Jiro Sawada.

Oita Prefecture Loves Hot Springs (Beppu and Oita Edition)Kyoko Sakurai

Oita Prefecture is home to several hot springs, including the famous Beppu Onsen, and is even known as the “Onsen Prefecture.” This song celebrates that appeal, and it is performed by Kyoko Sakurai, who serves as a tourism goodwill ambassador for Kunisaki City.

The video also features photos of hot spring resorts.

In conclusion

We introduced a variety of songs related to Oita Prefecture, but especially for those from Oita, how many of them were you familiar with? It’s always a nice feeling when you hear keywords like place names or names of mountains and rivers you know appear in a song, isn’t it? If this article sparked your interest, be sure to dive deeper into the charm of local songs!