Hita basin, surrounded by beautiful Oita Prefecturepolitical, cultural, and economic center of the Kyushu area. There were the great activities of wealthy merchants acting as purveyors for the shogunate along with the comings and goings of citizens and artisans. The vestiges of such a glorious time are still evident here and there around the city. From late autumn to early spring, a shallow fog appears and creates a mysterious scene. The fog often appears still today and surrounds the town, people, history, and all of Hita City.Houseboat Ride and Cormorant FishingTwo of the seasonal traditions of the Hita riverside district, where the prosperous traces of shogunate territories still remain, are the houseboat and cormorant fishing. Cormorant fishing conducted in Hita City was originally started by retainers of Hideyoshi Toyotomi and they mountains, once prospered as the brought cormorant fishermen from Gifu Prefecture. People can enjoy a banquet in the light of bonfires on the river and view the fishermen’s skills as they guide the cormorants on a boat. *Cormorant fishing is held from May 20 to October 31.Hita Gion Yamaboko MuseumHita Gion Festival is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of the country. In this museum, Jion Water Fall7035Hita City
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