is a small town located in Kusu District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It promotes its nine onsen, which are occasionally closed due to flooding; it is also the summer headquarters of Labo Camp Kujū, part of the LABO language program.
Kokonoe consists mainly of farms, hot springs, and countryside tourist attractions.
As of March 2017, the town has an estimated population of 9,804 and the density of 36 persons per km². The total area is 271.37 km².
Geography
Kokonoe is located within the western part of Oita, with most of the area is covered within the Aso Kujū National Park. Mount Kujū is located here with the Kusu River flowing through Kokonoe.
Neighbouring municipalities
Ōita Prefecture
Taketa
Yufu
Kusu
Kumamoto Prefecture
Oguni
Minamioguni
Transportation
Railway
JR Kyushu
Kyūdai Main Line: Era - Hikiji - Bungo Nakamura - Noya
Highways
Ōita Expressway
Japan National Routes
Route 210
Route 387
Relations
Kokonoe have a sister city relationship with the city of Sasebo in Nagasaki since 26 July 1991.