[Oita] It's like an art museum!? Take Instagram-worthy photos in the tunnel where love is said to come true when you pass through it 📸 Includes tourist information for the area
by tenpaland_photrip
Feb 20, 2025
📝Overview
The Koikana Tunnel on Koikana Road in Bungotakada City, Oita Prefecture, is an art spot that uses the 421m-long Madama Pedestrian Tunnel.
Inside the tunnel, there are a variety of unique wall art pieces created by local students and artists, making it look like a museum.
There are many colorful and pop art pieces that are perfect for taking photos, and they look great on Instagram.
✨Recommended points
* Unique art pieces
The biggest attraction of the Koikana Tunnel is, without a doubt, the art pieces painted inside the tunnel.
The works created by local students and artists on the theme of love and dreams are all unique, and even just looking at them is fun.
* Perfect for photography
The colorful and pop art pieces are perfect for photography.
Visit with your friends or partner and take lots of memorable photos.
* Instagrammable
The Koikana Tunnel is also popular as a spot that looks great on Instagram.
If you upload it to SNS, it's sure to attract attention.
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* Mural art
The walls of the tunnel are painted with mural art of various themes.
There is a wide variety, including those related to love and those with motifs of Oita Prefecture's famous products.
* Participatory art
Some of the works are participatory art, where visitors can write messages and stick stickers.
Why not become a part of the work yourself?
* Light-up
At night, the entire tunnel is lit up.
You can enjoy a different atmosphere from the daytime.
🚗Sightseeing information in the area
There are the following tourist spots in the area.
Koikan Road
Koikan Tunnel is located along Koikan Road, which runs along National Route 213, which runs along the coastline of Bungotakada City. Koikan Road is dotted with romantic spots such as Awashima Shrine, known as the god of matchmaking, and Matama Beach, famous as a spectacular spot for sunsets.
Awashima Shrine
Awashima Shrine is a shrine known as the god of matchmaking. It is said that if you make a wish on the "Wish Stone" and "Fulfillment Rock" in the precincts, your love will come true.
Matama Beach
Matama Beach is a famous sunset spot that has been selected as one of the 100 best sunsets in Japan. At low tide, it is also known as "Japan's Uyuni Salt Flats" because beautiful patterns appear on the sand.
Nagasaki Nose
Nagasaki Nose is a spot known as a cape of flowers and art. At the tip of the cape, there is a "Lovers' Sanctuary" monument where lovers pledge their eternal love.
Showa Town
"Showa Town" in Bungotakada City is a tourist spot that recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era. Lined with retro buildings and shopping streets, you can feel like you have traveled back in time to the Showa era.
These tourist spots can be accessed by car from Koikane Tunnel. If you visit Koikane Tunnel, we recommend visiting these spots as well.
ℹ️Information
* Address: Matama, Bungotakada City, Oita Prefecture
* Access:
* About 20 minutes by car from JR Bungotakada Station
* About 30 minutes by car from Usa IC on the Oita Expressway
* Opening hours: Open 24 hours
* Fee: Free
🖋️Summary
The Koikana Tunnel is a recommended spot for art lovers and those who want to take Instagram-worthy photos. Be sure to visit and find your favorite art piece.
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Post by tenpaland_photrip | Feb 20, 2025












