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Bungo Ono stands on grounds which were completely buried under the pyroclastic flow from a huge eruption of the Aso volcano around 90,000 years ago. As time passed, water began to flow into the area, bringing life and abundance back to the land.
- What is a Geopark? - Oita Bungoono Geopark -official website-
The geological formations, rocks, flora and fauna in the...
- Oita Bungoono Geopark Overview - Oita Bungoono Geopark ...
The entirety of Bungo Ono City was registered as a Japanese...
- What is a Geopark? - Oita Bungoono Geopark -official website-
The geological formations, rocks, flora and fauna in the geopark area are valuable natural heritages. Do not destroy them or collect them without permission. Find more information on Japan's geoparks here.
Bungo-()no City promotes geopark activities Geoparks are areas where people can observe the geophysical activities Of the earth while they contemplate their existence in the ecosystem through their natural and cultural heritage.
Oita Bungo Ohno Geopark is designated a Japanese geopark, and visitors can study and experience natural heritage and tangible and intangible cultural heritage here. There are a number of charming spots in the geopark, with notable highlights known as “geosites.”
This promotional movie introduces Bungo-Ono Geopark with the voice of local people says "This is Geopark!". They guide you the dynamic view of the Geopark that was created by volcano of Mt. Aso 90,000 years ago.
The entirety of Bungo Ono City was registered as a Japanese Geopark in September 2013. Lands Brought Back to Life. Huge Eruption at the Aso Volcano. Around 90,000 years ago, a huge eruption occurred at the Aso volcano. It was an event of unimaginable scale, and the largest in its history.
The Bungo Ono area is lush with nature, spreading out from the Ono River, one of Kyushu's most outstanding waterways, to the Sobo-Katamuki Mountain Range, habitat for precious plant and animal life and also to the natural forests surrounding the rural town area.
