Among the places in Onsen Capital Prefecture Oita, Beppu City boasts the largest amount of hot spring discharge in Japan. And this area has the largest population among other areas in the prefecture. Here, you can find many shopping facilities, restaurants, and other things you can see in a city. Beppu City is particularly famous as a sightseeing spot and is usually crowded with tourists from Japan and abroad during weekends and holiday seasons throughout the year. The area around Oita station in Oita City, where large shopping complexes and restaurants are gathered, is also popular among tourists.