Attack on Titan Pilgrimage: Hita City, Oita — Complete Guide
Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is one of the most globally acclaimed anime series in history, and its origins are rooted in Hita City, a small historic river town in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. Creator Hajime Isayama was born and raised here, and the city has transformed itself into a full Attack on Titan pilgrimage destination. Quick Facts Series Attack on Titan (2013–2023) Creator Hajime Isayama (born 1986, Hita City, Oita) Key Locations Hita City (Oita) · Beppu (Oita) · Fukuoka Best Season Year-round; March for Hita Gion Festival Trip Duration 1–2 days 1. Hita City (日田市), Oita — Isayama’s Hometown Hita is a small castle-town city on the Mikuma River — and it has gone all-in on its famous creator. Titan statues stand at the station, murals cover walls throughout the city, and the local community has built an entire tourism infrastructure around the series. ...