Visit Oita

Oita Prefectural Tourism Association "Tourism Oita"

OASIS Hiroba 21 (3F), 2-50 Takasago-machi, Oita City, Oita Prefecture, 870-0029 

Tel.: 097-536-6250

Before using this website, please read the following Terms of Use and proceed only if you agree to these conditions.

Copyright

1. All rights related to the texts, images, and other files and content published on "Visit Oita" (hereinafter referred to as the "Website") belong to Oita Prefectural Tourism Association "Tourism Oita" and are subject to copyright, trademark, and intellectual property rights. In addition, some copyrights for the images belong to the original creators.

2. Unauthorized use or reproduction of the text or images, etc. on this Website is strictly prohibited.

Linking

1. In principle, linking to the homepage of this Website is permitted.

2. When setting up a link, please clearly indicate that it is a link to this Website. Additionally, refrain from configuring the link so that this Website is displayed within a frame. (Please ensure that the screen fully switches to this Website or that it opens in a new browser window linking to this Website.)

3. Furthermore, if the link is deemed inconsistent with the purpose of this Website, may damage the reputation of Oita Prefectural Tourism Association "Tourism Oita" or its members, is contrary to public order and morals, or may interfere with the operation of this Website, then we reserve the right to decline the linking request.

Disclaimer

1. Although Oita Prefectural Tourism Association "Tourism Oita" takes various precautions in posting information on this Website, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, usefulness, safety, content, or quality of the information provided. Furthermore, please be advised that Oita Prefectural Tourism Association "Tourism Oita" assumes no responsibility for any consequences arising from decisions made or actions taken by users based on the information published.

2. The information published on this Website is provided as of the time of posting and may be subject to change without notice, including changes to names or content, and posted information may become outdated.

3. The Website address, including that of the homepage, may change without notice. Please be advised that Oita Prefectural Tourism Association "Tourism Oita" cannot be held responsible for any issues with linking or inaccurate display resulting from such changes.

4. Oita Prefectural Tourism Association "Tourism Oita" accepts no liability for any claims, losses, demands, or damages arising from the use of this Website.

The collection, use, and management of personal information on this Website will be appropriately handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Ordinance, as outlined below.

Definition of Personal Information

Personal information refers to any information that can identify or potentially identify a specific individual, such as an address, name, telephone number, or email address.

*However, information regarding officers of corporations or other organizations that is included as part of information related to the respective corporation or organization is not considered to be personal information.

Collection of Personal Information

When collecting personal information through this Website, it will, in principle, be provided (registered) by the individual.

Additionally, the purpose for collecting the personal information will be clearly stated in advance, and information will only be collected to the extent necessary to achieve that purpose.

Purpose of Collecting Personal Information

Oita Prefectural Tourism Association "Tourism Oita" will use the personal information obtained for the following purposes:

1. When users utilize our services as members of the association

When a user utilizes our services as a registered member of the association’s site for members, the personal information that was obtained will be used for identity verification during login and post-login authentication, and for automatic display of member information on various screens

2. For the execution of transactions provided by the association

When users make inquiries, purchase products, or apply for gifts/giveaways, etc. the personal information that was obtained will be used for responding to inquiries, providing related after-sales services, and carrying out necessary tasks for transaction fulfillment

3. For the association’s advertising, promotions, or marketing activities

To provide various email newsletters and other information to users; to personalize the content and advertisements they view based on attributes such as gender, age, place of residence, interests, preferences, purchase history, and browsing history on our website; and to contact users in connection with surveys, campaigns, and information exchange services.

4. For responding to inquiries from users

For responding via email, postal mail, or phone to inquiries that the association has received from users

Use and Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

Personal information provided (registered) through this Website will not be used beyond the intended collection purpose or provided to third parties without the individual's consent, except as required by law and in the following cases:

1. When required by law

2. When necessary to protect an individual’s life, body, or property, and obtaining user consent is difficult

3. When particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the sound development of children, and obtaining user consent is difficult

4. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, local government, or an entity entrusted by them in executing legally prescribed duties, and obtaining user consent may hinder the execution of such duties

Management of Personal Information

Personal information that is collected will be strictly managed, and appropriate measures will be taken to prevent leakage, misuse, or alteration. Additionally, personal information that is no longer required will be securely and promptly deleted.

■Some pages on this website use cookies.

Cookies are information sent from the server to the user's browser and stored on the user's computer, allowing the website operator to identify the user's computer. By using cookies, the website can collect information such as the number of times a user visits the site and the pages they view. However, this website does not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information. Additionally, users can disable cookies through their browser settings.

■This website may use third-party cookies in addition to its own cookies for purposes such as ad delivery and data analysis.

For example, this website uses Google Analytics to understand site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect site usage trends without identifying individual users, and the collected information is managed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. For details on Google Analytics’ terms of use and privacy policy, please refer to the Google Analytics website.

Please note that Oita Prefectural Tourism Association "Tourism Oita" assumes no responsibility for any damages incurred through the use of Google Analytics services.

This website also collects data using Google Signals. By utilizing Google Signals, data related to site visits is collected through Google Analytics and linked in anonymized form with logged-in users' Google account information and personal information. (However, this data linking applies only to users who have enabled Google Signals for ad personalization.)

Date of Issue: August 1, 2025

Prepared by: Oita Prefectural Tourism Association “Tourism OITA”

1. Purpose

This policy defines the operational guidelines for overseas social media accounts and video-sharing services (hereinafter referred to as “SNS, etc.”) managed and operated by Tourism OITA, under commission from the Oita Prefectural Government (Department of Commerce, Tourism and Labor, Tourism Strategy and Promotion Office). Its purpose is to prevent misunderstandings or confusion among users regarding the dissemination of tourism information.

2. Applicable Accounts

(1) Facebook

Account Name: Tourism OITA

Username: @welcometooitapref

URL: https://www.facebook.com/welcometooitapref/

Account Name: Visit Oita - Fun盡溫泉縣大分

Username: @visit.oita.japan

URL: https://www.facebook.com/visit.oita.japan

Account Name: โออิตะจังหวัดแห่งออนเซ็น ONSEN Paradise OITA

Username: @โออิตะจังหวัดแห่งออนเซ็น ONSEN Paradise OITA

URL: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091651827162

(2) Instagram

Account Name: Oita Pref Tourism Association

Username: @tourismoita

URL: https://www.instagram.com/tourismoita/

(3) YouTube

Account Name: 沸騰大分【おんせん県おおいた観光チャンネル】

Username: @ExploreOitaJapan

URL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExploreOitaJapan

(4) Naver Blog

Account Name: [오이타현 공식 블로그] 일본 제일의 온천지 오이타

Username: 오이타현 오케짱

URL: https://blog.naver.com/weloveoita

(5) Weibo

Account Name: 日本大分县旅游局

URL: https://weibo.com/onsenoita

(6) WeChat

Account Name: 日本大分县旅游

URL: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/

3. Account Administrators

Tourism OITA, or parties commissioned by Tourism OITA to operate the relevant SNS, etc.

4. Operation Method

(1) Information to be disseminated

General tourism information related to Oita Prefecture, including sightseeing spots, leisure activities, and local cuisine.

(2) Following and Sharing

There may be cases where the accounts of national or local government organizations, or those closely related to Oita Prefecture’s policies, as well as accounts deemed highly useful for providing information to users, may be followed, and their content may be shared.

5. Deletion of Comments, etc.

Comments posted on SNS, etc. may be deleted, or relevant accounts may be blocked without prior notice, if they fall under any of the following categories:

・Content that violates or may violate laws or regulations

・Defamation or slander against individuals or organizations

・Content for political or religious activities

・Infringement of copyrights, trademarks, portrait rights, or other intellectual property of Oita Prefecture or third parties

・Advertising, solicitation, or commercial activities

・Discrimination or content that promotes discrimination based on race, ideology, creed, etc.

・Content against public order or morals

・False information, misinformation, rumors, or content promoting them

・Disclosure or leakage of personal information without consent, or other infringements of privacy

・Impersonation of other users or third parties

・Harmful programs, etc.

・Obscene or otherwise inappropriate expressions

・Content unrelated to Tourism OITA’s postings

・Any other content deemed inappropriate by Tourism OITA, including links containing such content

6. Copyright

All articles, photos, illustrations, audio, videos, etc. posted on SNS, etc. are the property of Oita Prefecture or the rightful copyright holders. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited, except where permitted by Copyright law.

However, sharing through functions such as “Share” or “Repost” provided by each SNS, without altering the content, does not constitute unauthorized reproduction and is therefore not prohibited.

7. Disclaimer

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information posted on SNS, etc., Tourism OITA shall bear no responsibility whatsoever for any actions taken by users based on such information.

In no event shall Tourism OITA be held liable for any damages or losses incurred by users as a result of accessing SNS, etc.

8. Personal Information

Personal information published on SNS, etc. will be managed appropriately in accordance with the Oita Prefecture Personal Information Protection Ordinance.

“Personal information” refers to data that can identify a specific individual, such as name, date of birth, or other descriptive details. Except in cases stipulated by the ordinance (such as when consent is obtained), personal information will not be used or provided for purposes other than those explicitly stated.

Any personal information collected through SNS, etc. by Tourism OITA will be limited to information voluntarily provided by users.

9. Notification and Revision of Policy

This policy will be published on the Tourism OITA website (https://oita-tourism.com/en/

). This Policy may be revised as necessary without prior notice.

10. Important Notes

Tourism OITA may suspend operation, delete posts, or delete accounts without prior notice. Please be aware of this in advance.

11. Inquiries

Tourism OITA (Public Interest Incorporated Association)

OASIS Hiroba 21 (3F), 2-50 Takasago-machi, Oita City, Oita Prefecture, 870-0029

TEL: +81-97-536-6250 / FAX: +81-97-536-6251

Office Hours: 9:00–17:45 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)