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!

Playlist

A classic song about Oita. The enduring spirit of our hometown [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	YufuinKosetsu Minami		The lyrical song by Kōsetsu Minami that sings of Yufuin
2	Hell EstheticianSelf-styled Tourism Association		A famous song from Oita Prefecture themed around hell
3	Lingering SnowPrincess Kaguya		A poignant classic that sings of parting at Tsukumi Station
4	Oita Prefecture MarchLyrics by Kentaro Shotake / Music by Yashi Eguchi		A march that loves Oita, expressing the charms of the hometown
5	Hometown ŌnoLyrics by Emiko Kudo / Music by Masayuki Hirao		A love song that resonates in the hearts of the people of Bungo-Ōno City
6	The world’s first spaceport has been decided for Oita Prefecture.Abe Ryo		A dream of Oita Airport becoming a spaceport
7	Magical Oita Prefecture of LoveYukky		A highly addictive local song overflowing with love for Oita
8	Port Town Love SongNatsumi Kawano		Set in my hometown’s harbor, it sings of a woman’s bittersweet heart.
9	Yufuin SentimentYuji Mitsuki		A song of deep affection for my hometown, Yufuin
10	Bungo Minato-machiNatsumi Kawano		A woman in a harbor singing of a faraway sea
11	Yunohira UjōNatsumi Mizuki		A celebrated song that sings of love, set in Yufuin Onsen
12	A Man’s HarborIchiro Toba		An enka singer who sings many songs about fishermen, ...
13	Kunisaki PeninsulaSaburō Kitajima		Saburo Kitajima’s feelings for Oita’s Kunisaki Peninsula
14	Oita RiverChiharu Higashi		Scenes of the Oita River and Longing for My Hometown
15	Kunisaki PeninsulaHiroko Matsumae		A lyrical enka that reflects the scenery of the Kunisaki Peninsula
16	Bungo PilgrimageHiroko Matsumae		Bungo Pilgrimage, a masterpiece brimming with travel sentiment that sings of Oita’s charms
17	all alonePrincess Kaguya		In 1972, the folk group Kaguya-hime...
18	Moon over the Ruined CastleFORESTA		“Kōjō no Tsuki” (Moon over the Ruined Castle) is one of Rentarō Taki’s representative works, and…
19	Strolling Trip around the Kunisaki PeninsulaNaomi Sara		Located in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture, it is selected as one of Japan’s 100 secluded regions...
20	Wandering Song of Mount KujuYusuke Tominaga		In Kokonoe Town, located in the central-western part of Oita Prefecture, Japan...
21	Kunisaki NostalgiaTatsunori Fuse		This is also a song themed around the Kunisaki Peninsula, and the lyrics…
22	Oita TravelogueHiroko Mai		Hiroko Mai is an enka singer from Oita Prefecture, and a local...
23	Beppu Steam of Love SongHaruyo Miyata		The long-established day-use hot spring facility located in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture “...
24	Himejima Love StoryDaisuke Shitaka		Himeshima Village in Higashikunisaki District is located in Oita Prefecture...
25	Beppu OndoKouta Katsutaro, Takeo Shimamura		Beppu Ondo is a song that was composed around 1933...
26	Hōyo StraitMiyako Otsuki		Situated between Oita City and Ikata Town, the 'Hayasui Seto' (Hayasui Strait) is...
27	Bungo ChannelMiyuki Kawanaka		About the Bungo Channel located between Oita Prefecture and Ehime Prefecture…
28	Hometown of the heart — Bungotakada, a city with history and a futureYuzuki Yukari		The image s… of Bungotakada City located in the northern part of Oita Prefecture
29	“Yoka Weather Forecast” Theme SongShinichiro Mori, Sampei Oshima		There is Yatsushika Shuzo Co., Ltd. in Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture, and…
30	Hymn to BogatsuruYoko Seri		Something that was aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta”…
31	Feeling great and getting even better! Tosky exercisesKentaro Hayami		It was used as the opening for TOS Television Oita…
32	saikiyuki (Isokawa Yuki) + Eri		A local song of Saiki City, located in the southeastern part of Oita Prefecture...
33	Mejiron DanceRie Sakamoto		Mejiron is a character modeled after the Japanese white-eye, which is the prefectural bird of Oita.
34	Lullaby of UmeKikutaro		Once located in Oita Prefecture and now part of Saiki City…
35	Oita Prefectural Sports SongKiyoto Tachikawa		The Oita Prefectural Sports Festival began in 1948...
36	Oita City SongOita Citizens’ Association for the Love of Music		It is a song of Oita City, the capital of Oita Prefecture...
37	Beppu Onsen Hell TourFumiko Moriyama, Toyoko Kohama		Beppu Onsen is located in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, and it is one of the country's famo…
38	WELCOME TO HellHannibal (Tetsuo Gotō)		The charac...
39	Future-colored WindUsa City Civic Choir		The image of Usa City, located in the northern part of Oita Prefecture, ...
40	Harbor SeekerMasaki Aikawa		Enka singer Ai…, who enjoys great popularity among women,
41	Yufuin Mist InnAyako Natsuki		It seems like traveling to Yufuin Onsen to forget a tragic love...
42	The Song of Saiki Gomadashi UdonArayashiki Subtropical Orchestra		Gomadashi is a seasoning used in Saiki City...
43	Song of HitaYukiyuki Mori		Hita City is a city located in the northwestern part of Oita Prefecture. Many…
44	Misty YufuinJiro Sawada		Yufuin, which is now part of Yufu City, ...
45	Oita Prefecture Loves Hot Springs (Beppu and Oita Edition)Kyoko Sakurai		Oita Prefecture is home to multiple hot springs, including the famous Beppu Onsen...