Otomo Sorin statue

The statue of Otomo Sorin in Oita City is a tourist spot where you can experience the history of Bungo Funai, the birthplace of Nanban culture. It conveys the spirit of the international trading city built by Otomo Sorin, known as a Christian feudal lord. You can also relive that era through the fusion of Western and Japanese traditional cultures that he incorporated into a new lifestyle, as well as VR experiences. The Nanban exchange that began here was a groundbreaking event, and the statue erected in honor of Sorin, the central figure, is beloved by many tourists.