[2025 Hita Attraction] Travel Guide for Hita (Updated Jul)

#Overseas travel A local udon restaurant that is open late that I found while traveling in Fukuoka Hita, Asuka Udon ASUKA 🍜 The menu was so diverse that I had a hard time deciding what to eat, but I had wakame udon, burdock cold udon, and shrimp tempura, and they were all delicious❤️ And since there were a lot of Koreans, I translated the menu with Papago and looked at it, and they brought me a menu written in Korean🥹 Hita restaurants are generally small, so there may be a wait :) 🍜 Asuka Udon Asuka 1 Chome, Hita, Oita, 877-0044 Japan ◽️Opening hours Every day PM 06:00 - AM 12:00 Friday PM 06:00 - AM 01:00 Saturday PM 06:00 - AM 01:30 Closed every Sunday #Hita travel #HitaRestaurant #JapaneseUdon #FukuokaRestaurant #UdonRestaurant #Hita #JapanTravel #JapaneseRestaurant

#Overseas travel Fukuoka small city Hita travel Yakisoba restaurant🍜 Did you know that Hita is the place where yakisoba was invented!? Hita is a city of water, so soy sauce is delicious :) Yakisoba made with delicious soy sauce can't be bad🥹 Baekjjamppong and toriten (fried chicken) are also so delicious It's the best restaurant I ate at while traveling in Japan! A place where Japanese locals eat while waiting Introducing Otako, a local restaurant❤️ 🍜 Otako 8-19 Honshomachi, Hita, Oita 877-0046 Japan ◽️Business hours Every day AM 11:30 - PM 08:00 Closed every Monday 💴 Cash only! ◽️There is no Korean menu, so if you don't know Japanese well, use Papago translator :) #Hita travel #Hita restaurants #Fukuoka Sodoshi #Yakisoba #Local restaurants #Japan travel

#Fukuoka, where I went on vacation in August 24th I had no fear and thought of going to Japan in the summer. ㅋ̆̎ ,, A trip where I only took care of romance and emotions and lost my energy and skin,,,, But I will never forget Fukuoka, which is full of summer emotions and summer beauty! I went to Hita Station and tried to take pictures while riding a bike around here and there, but I gave up because of the heat… ^^ #Hita Village, which I took for an hour..I regret it so much that I will go again next time!! The last picture is #Tenjin Izakaya 'Teru' that I visited on the last night! Wow, it was really delicious (oh, especially the rolled omelet was delicious) and it's an Izakaya that I think sports fans should definitely visit. The boss likes sports (especially baseball), so baseball games were broadcasted on various channels such as TV, mobile phones, etc. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ̆̎ Summer's super spicy Fukuoka,,, Avoid July, August, and September, but definitely go... ~ #January travel support event #Couples

In Hita, Oita Prefecture, you can easily eat chicken sashimi and tataki✨ Recommended is [Tori Sen] (Wakamiya branch)⭐️ 💞Reason for recommendation: Chicken tataki is 470 yen for a small amount🤭 Chicken is very cheap in Hita❤️ Fried chicken is also 310 yen per set🥳 Chicken nanban 380 yen is very soft and juicy⭐️ Tori Sen has two stores in Hita. Wakamiya branch and Tajima branch😊 📍Location: 609-1 Higashimachi, Hita City, Oita Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-20:00 No fixed holidays #Tori Sen #Hita #Hita gourmet #Hita trip #Japanese gourmet 2024 #100 travel styles

The joy of red meat 🥰 [Ushi to Sakana, a specialty store for Akagyu beef] Akagyu beef, a brown-haired Japanese breed, is soft and juicy with a lot of red meat. The sauce is not too sweet or too spicy, and is elegant ✨ The restaurant is spacious, like a stylish cafe, and you can eat heartily but not too greedily. Akagyu beef is healthy and full of taurine 😍 💰Price per person: Large serving of Kiwami Akagyudon 2,280 yen 📍Location: 1-12-38 Sanbonmatsu, Hita City, Oita Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-14:30, open in the evening on Saturdays Closed on Fridays #Ushi to Sakana #Hita #Oita #Hita Gourmet #0 Yen Travel

☀️ A local delicacy in Hita is 'Hita Yakisoba,' which features crispy fried noodles complemented by the refreshing crunch of bean sprouts. The taste is quite delightful. There are also famous beverages crafted from the local groundwater, including beer, sake, and shochu. Many breweries in Hita offer tours, such as the 'Sapporo Beer Kyushu Hita Factory,' 'Lichiko Hita Shochu Distillery,' and a sake cellar museum located in Mamedamachi that dates back to the Edo period, where you can immerse yourself in the rich aroma of alcohol. ☀️ As evening approaches, restaurants begin to light up, and under the blue twilight sky, a hazy orange glow beckons, promising a table of heartwarming delicacies waiting for us.

#JapanTravel A must-see suburban tour during your Fukuoka trip! There were many suburbs such as Dazaifu, Yufuin, and Beppu, but I wanted to visit Hita the most, so I chose the Indigo Travel Bus Tour, which is the only one that visits 'Hita'. Not only that, Indigo Travel Bus Tour departs earlier than other companies, and the first destination is Yufuin, not Dazaifu! Thanks to this, I was able to leisurely look around and take pictures without overlapping with other tourists, which was the biggest merit.

Address - Hita Mabushi Senya We traveled by train. We had to walk a bit further to the shop but it was worth it. The menu we ordered was a whole eel grilled in a juicy sauce. It was so delicious that we wanted to go back and eat it again. They gave us a lot of eel. We ate it to our hearts' content. The fried eel bones were also delicious. It was strange, but it was the first time we had it. There were 5 of us and we ordered 3 large sets. We were just full. If anyone goes to this area, I recommend this shop. It's really awesome. Score - 10/10, no deductions at all. 🤤 Atmosphere/Location - Good atmosphere Highlight - Eel rice bowl Average price per person - 3000-4000¥ #TravelJapan Another menu that you must not miss is fried eel bones. It's fun to eat. Another menu that you must not miss is fried eel bones. It's fun to eat. Another menu that you must not miss is fried eel bones. It's fun to eat. Another menu that you must not miss is fried eel bones. It's fun to eat.

[Bicycle ride in Hita, a travel destination only I know🚲] The moment I chose as the best moment of my trip to Fukuoka is the moment in this photo.💛 I remember every single moment of riding a bike in a real Japanese countryside where there were no Koreans or tourists. When I think about that time, I'm so happy that I almost cry. Hita is a great place to visit along with Yufuin while traveling in Fukuoka using the JR Pass. At first, I was going to just go to Yufuin, but my sister strongly recommended it, so I decided to stop by for a bit. But I liked Hita the best over Yufuin👏🏻 Hita is not yet a well-known tourist destination, even among Koreans, but people who know about it call it Little Kyoto. In fact, there aren't any tourist attractions. However, I think Hita is a place where you can truly appreciate the natural Japanese countryside without tourists!! Just looking at my photo, isn't it a background that looks like it came out of a Japanese anime with such pretty colors?😊 📍Rent a bicycle at "Hita City Tourist Information Center"🚲 - Rental location: Hita City Tourist Information Center - Rental fee: ¥200 per hour (¥100 for each additional hour) - Rental operating hours: 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM As soon as you exit Hita Station, there is a "Hita City Tourist Information Center" on the left. We didn't make a separate reservation and just went there to rent it on the same day. Hita is a small town, so I think 3-4 hours including meal time would be enough. I went when the rental was over and only rode for 1 hour, which was a little disappointing, but I felt like I just looked around. After the bike rental time, we had a meal and went back to Hakata.😀 There is no separate course. I'm usually meticulous, so I plan my trips very carefully, but I went to Hita without a plan, just finding out where to eat. Even when riding a bike, I just roughly looked at the road toward the *riverside* and rode without looking at the map without a destination. I was happy just riding a bike, and thanks to the great success of the restaurant I went to after returning the bike, it remains the best travel destination for me. I will introduce the highly praised restaurant on the next feed~🤤 #JapanTravel #Japan #FukuokaTravel #Fukuoka #YufuinTravel #Yufuin #HitaTravel #Hita #japan #fukuoka #yufuin #hita #wintertravel #traintravel #hotspringtravel #NextTimeHere #LifeShotSpot #LifeTravelDestination #RecreationTravel #WinterTravel

#Overseas travel 📍Hita City Oyama Dam The hometown of Hajime Isayama, the author of Attack on Titan, Hita City (日田市) in Oita Prefecture. I took a day off during my recent trip to Fukuoka, and it was a place that fans should not miss. The most impressive place was Oyama Dam (大山ダム). The magnificent dam and the natural scenery surrounding it felt like a scene from an anime, and the harmony with the Attack on Titan statue located below the dam was really impressive. A trip to Hita where you can take a leisurely walk in the quiet countryside and look back on the world of the anime, is a must-visit for Attack on Titan fans. It's a course that can be easily done as a day trip from Fukuoka, so it's perfect for adding to your travel itinerary.

#AprilTravelSupport #JapanTravel #SmallCityJapan #HitaRestaurants When you travel to Hita, Japan, there is a place that many Koreans visit! It is ✨ There are many Japanese-style houses and many places selling breweries, gourmet food, and snacks. However, many places close at 5 PM, so I recommend visiting around lunchtime!!! <御食事処 お多幸> A great value restaurant I found in Hita! The menu includes omelet rice, tonkatsu curry, yakisoba, and white champon, and the tonkatsu curry is especially delicious!! If you go to Hita, visit Address: 8-19 Honshomachi, Hita, Oita 877-0046 Japan

| Discover unparalleled warmth and beauty. Oita, a city located in the northeast of Kyushu, Japan, is like a hidden gem, exuding a unique charm. It's warm and dry year-round, with an average annual temperature of about 16.0°C (60.8°F), making it suitable for travel in all seasons. Let's unveil the mystery of Oita travel. Itinerary Day 1: Beppu Onsen, Embark on a Healing Journey Morning: After arriving in Oita, head to Beppu Onsen, a hot spring resort with abundant resources. Check in to your hotel. We recommend the ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa, which offers comfortable rooms and various outdoor recreational activities. Noon: Savor Beppu's specialty—chicken tempura. We recommend the long-established Toyoken restaurant. The golden, crispy skin wraps the juicy chicken, creating a burst of happiness with every bite. Afternoon: Embark on a "Hells Tour" to admire the unique landscapes of Sea Hell and Blood Pond Hell, experiencing the wonders of nature. You can also visit Hachiman Kamado Shrine, a pilgrimage site for fans of "Demon Slayer." Evening: Enjoy a seafood feast at "Kaisen Izutsu." Try Oita's special Ryukyu-style rice bowl, spear squid, and Seki horse mackerel. Don't forget to sample the prized fugu (pufferfish) cuisine. Day 2: Hita City, Stroll Through a Time-Traveling Old Town Morning: Travel from Beppu to Hita City. Upon arrival, stroll through the old streets, known as "Little Kyoto of Kyushu," and experience a bygone era. Noon: Savor Hita's specialties, such as Hita-yaki soba noodles with bean sprouts, offering a crispy and refreshing taste. Afternoon: Go on a "Attack on Titan" pilgrimage and explore the unique charm of Hita City. Day 3: Kokonoe "Yume" Grand Suspension Bridge, A Blend of Challenge and Scenic Beauty Morning: Visit the Kokonoe "Yume" Grand Suspension Bridge, Japan's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. At an altitude of 777m and a length of 390m, the bridge offers breathtaking views of the Meotodaki Falls and the primeval forest below. Noon: Enjoy the local Kokonoe "Yume" Burger at a nearby restaurant. This is a local specialty made with locally sourced ingredients. Afternoon: Conclude your pleasant journey and prepare for your return trip. Nearby Food and Attractions Food In addition to the dishes mentioned above, Oita offers many other specialties. For example, Oita Bungo beef is tender and juicy. Seki aji and Seki saba, raised in the strong currents of the Bungo Channel, have firm and elastic flesh, perfect for sashimi. Beppu Reimen (cold noodles) are chewy and served with kimchi, offering a refreshing taste. Attractions - Usa Shrine: Built in 725, this shrine boasts a long history, a primeval forest, and fresh air. In spring, 500 Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom, creating a beautiful scene. - Harajiri Falls: Formed by lava flow from a massive eruption of Mount Aso, the falls can be admired from the front via the waterfall suspension bridge, or up close from below the bridge. Things to Note - Transportation: To get to Oita from Fukuoka Airport, you can take a rapid train or a highway bus. The limited express Sonic train takes about 2.5 hours to reach Beppu. The highway bus from Hakata Bus Terminal or Fukuoka Airport takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes to reach Beppu Kitahama. - Restaurant Reservations: If you want to try fugu cuisine, remember to make a reservation in advance. - Cultural Etiquette: Be mindful of Japanese cultural etiquette, such as taking off your shoes before entering a room and keeping quiet in public places.

#January travel support event #February travel support event #Japan I went to eat breakfast in the morning, and it was nice because it felt like a mix of Western, Japanese, and Korean food. It was easy to eat! I went back to the room and bought some Japanese snacks, and they were more delicious than I thought. I recommend it! This is Hita's cost-effective hotel, Hotel Route Inn Hita Ekimae.

#January travel support event #February travel support event #Japan Hita, a hotel in Hita, was a cost-effective hotel with breakfast included for 90,000 won per night! I hate eating breakfast in a hurry, but here, I was able to eat neatly and with a Korean feel! I ate comfortably in a Japanese home-cooked mealㅠ

🍋🌿 Premium Yuzu Soy Sauce with the Nature of Hita, a Revolution in Cooking! 🍶✨ A seasoning that perfectly combines the refreshing taste of yuzu and the deep savory flavor of soy sauce. A secret weapon that will bring life to various dishes! A special world of flavors presented by the meeting of fresh Kyushu yuzu and traditionally brewed soy sauce. If you want to add depth to your cooking, try Hita Yuzu Soy Sauce. A secret sauce that is perfect for spicy dishes, fish dishes, and salad dressings! 🥗🐟 #HitaYuzuSoySauce #PremiumSeasoning #YuzuSoySauce #RevolutionInCooking #DeliciousCooking With a drop of magic, we transform everyday dishes into special dishes. Experience the refreshing taste of yuzu and the deep flavor of soy sauce that bursts in your mouth right now! 🌈🍳 #CanadaFlightEvent

🧂🍦 The taste of the earth, Hita's premium salt ice cream! 🌊✨ A special dessert created by the nature of Hita, Daibun Prefecture, Japan. The perfect harmony of the delicate flavor of high-quality sea salt and creamy ice cream! An amazing taste experience that unfolds in your mouth where sweetness and saltiness meet. The depth of the sea and the purity of the earth are contained in one scoop. We invite you who want a new taste adventure! 🌈🍧 #HitaSaltIceCream #SaltIceCream #JapaneseDessert #RestaurantRecommendation #KyushuRestaurant The moment you take a bite, the special taste story told by Hita's nature begins. A new discovery of a dessert that goes beyond the ordinary! 🍨🌟 #CanadaFlightEvent

#JanuaryTravelSupportEvent #FebruaryTravelSupportEvent #Japan I don't usually eat breakfast, but since breakfast is included here, I ate breakfast. I put natto on top of rice and it was perfect for a simple and filling breakfast! It was so good Hotel Route Inn Hita

#JanuaryTravelSupportEvent #FebruaryTravelSupportEvent #Japan This time, I went on a trip to Japan for 2 nights and 3 days, and I only took a backpack.ㅎㅎ I went around small cities instead of big cities, and it was so great! The hotel right in front of Hita is good value for money, and there is a big mart right in front, so I also had a late-night snack❤️ Hotel Route Inn Hita

#JanuaryTravelSupportEvent #FebruaryTravelSupportEvent #Japan I took a train from Fukuoka to the small city of Hita! I took a walk at night, went to a large mart, bought ice cream, took pictures, and since there weren't many tourists, it was nice to walk around leisurely. I recommend Hita!

#JanuaryTravelSupportEvent #FebruaryTravelSupportEvent #Japan I had some delicious dumplings in Hita❤️ This is a famous ramen restaurant, and the dumplings were really delicious!! The handmade dumplings were crispy on the outside and juicy on the insideㅎ The owner also gave me some bread as a service, which was good for dessert 中華さと (名物ノンペンラーメン) 👍

#JanuaryTravelSupportEvent #FebruaryTravelSupportEvent #Japan I visited a local ramen restaurant in Hita! I ordered tonkotsu ramen, and it was a ramen restaurant with a rich beef bone flavor. The portions were large, the owner was kind, and the atmosphere was great❤️ Hita Ramen Restaurant 中華さと

One-line summary!! 《Fukuoka rental car travel is the best choice to enjoy a free schedule and exploring hidden spots!》 🚗 Free schedule & convenient transportation You can start at any time you want and stop wherever you want without being tied to train or bus schedules! The initiative of your trip is 100% yours! 🏞 Exploring hidden spots that can only be reached by car You can enjoy hot springs in nature that are hard to get to without a rental car, driving courses with beautiful coastal scenery, and even quiet small towns. For example, it would be difficult to visit the emotional cafes of Itoshima, the hidden hot springs of Yufuin, and the small towns of Hita without a car! 🛍 No more worries about shopping & luggage! When you shop in Fukuoka, you end up with a lot of luggage, but if you have a rental car, you don't have to carry it around, just fit it in the trunk! You can move around comfortably even after shopping in Tenjin and Hakata! (Highly recommended!!) It's so convenient to go to Don Quijote!! 🍜 Easy gourmet tour Kyushu has many delicious restaurants, but if you have a rental car, you can easily visit hidden local restaurants instead of crowded downtown areas! For example, you can easily go to small udon restaurants near Dazaifu or fresh seafood restaurants in Itoshima. 🚙 Fun driving course It's also fun to heal while driving along the sea and mountain roads of Kyushu! You can enjoy a leisurely drive with beautiful scenery to Karatsu, Saga, and Kumamoto. With just one rental car, you can travel to Fukuoka in a wider and deeper way, so why not get behind the wheel for this trip? 😊

A travel plan to fully enjoy Oita Prefecture even if you're alone or without a car! /It's not just Beppu and Yufuin\ Here's a two-day, one-night trip to Hita City, home to Mamedamachi, a merchant town that flourished as a shogunate territory during the Edo period, and everyone's favorite Yufuin Onsen! .......................................... ◆SCHEDULE◆【DAY1】 10:00 Arrive at Hita Station (Hakata Station▷Hita Station, 80 minutes by express train) 11:00 Stroll through Mamedamachi Shopping Street 13:00 Lunch at "Hita Mabushi" 15:00 Stroll through Hita's hot spring town 17:00 Check in For dinner, try Hita's local gourmet dish "Hita Yakisoba" for takeout♪.......................................... 【DAY2】 10:00 Arrive at Yufuin Station (Hita Station▷Yufuin Station, 60 minutes by express train) 11:00 Day bath at Yamano Hotel Musouen 12:00 Eat your way around Yunotsubo Kaido - the gold medal croquettes are a must-try! 13:00 Take a break at the hidden gem cafe "Senke" while looking at Mt. Yufu 15:00 Head to Oita Airport (Yufuin bus stop ▷ Express bus to Oita Airport) .............................................. Hita City in Oita Prefecture is a perfect town for sightseeing, with plenty of restaurants and cafes and even hot springs, while still retaining a good old atmosphere! Be sure to check it out! #DomesticTravelStrategy

🌿 We went to Unagi Sagi-tei Rotir in Hita City, Oita Prefecture A long-established eel restaurant founded in 1943♪ A wonderful shop with Japanese-style architecture 𖠿𖧧 The gate was so beautiful🥺💕︎ The view of the Misumi River spreads out across the entire window, and you can even see the white heron that is the origin of the store's name🕊️ ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ Suigyo Kabaseiro (upper) 5,000 yen Bone crackers Eel and sashimi Chawanmushi Liver soup Pickles included The eels are carefully selected from Osumi, Kagoshima The dishes are mainly Onta ware The seiro is a custom-made item made by a shipwright in Okawa 🔖.· A blissful moment eating crispy kabayaki with steamed rice... It was the best😮💨 It was a wonderful restaurant that was featured in Soignée and combines casual, smart, and rich♪ Next time, I'd like to go to the sister restaurant, Teppanyaki🫢︎💕︎ ⚠️ The restaurant information is from when I visited, so please check it before you go🙌 ┈┈┈┈𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ [Unagi Sagi-tei Rotir] ꕤAddress: 2-3-16 Kuma, Hita City, Oita Prefecture ꕤOpening hours 11am-2:30pm LO, 6pm-9pm LO ꕤClosed on irregular days ꕤParking available ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #Sagitei #Rotir #UnagiSagiRotir #HitaLunch #HitaGourmet #HitaEel #OitaGourmet #OitaLunch #OitaEel #202410

🌿 To "Sanso Tensui" in Hita City, Oita Prefecture ♨️ I went to Amagase Onsen, located in the inner sanctum of Tenryo Hita 😊 On the way, I was enchanted by the autumn leaves 🍁 The feeling of the leaves fluttering in the wind was also wonderful 🥺🍂 A quiet inn where you can enjoy nature 𖤣𖠿𖤣 This time I used it for a day trip 🔖 .· In addition to the open-air bath, there are five private baths, each of which is designed with a unique style, so you can spend some private time 🙋♀️ This time I went to Kamayu♨️ It was a semi-open-air bath, so I enjoyed a relaxing time listening to the babbling of the river😊💕︎ There was a switch to turn it into a bubble bath, but it was so powerful that I was a little scared lol The main house also had a cafe bar and a restaurant, and the view from the windows was wonderful😊🍁 I'd like to go back again and take my time~ (ꕤ ॑꒳ ॑*)(ꕤ ॑꒳ ॑*) ♪ ┈┈┈┈𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 【Sanso Tensui】 ꕤAddress 601 Sakuratake, Amagase-cho, Hita-shi, Oita Prefecture ※ Reservations not accepted ꕤ Price 2500 yen ꕤ Business hours Drop-in baths are available from 10am to 3pm ※ Reception open until 2pm ꕤ Usage time 45 minutes per session ꕤ Closed on irregular days ꕤ Parking available ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #OitaOnsen #HitaOnsen #AmagaseOnsen #SansoTensui #20241208

#NewYorkFlightEvent #Fukuoka #HitaMura Did you only know Yufuin and Dazaifu on your trip to Fukuoka? HitaMura, the hidden gem of Fukuoka! Unlike tourist attractions, it is a place where real locals live, and many buildings from the Edo period remain, so it is a place full of Japaneseness!😀

#0yentripnovember Hita city is an hour from Fukuoka It's a good distance for a drive, so I go there often. This time, it's cooler, so I brought my cooler bag and headed to [Nishimura Kashiwa Specialty Store] Look! Fresh chicken sashimi The breast and gizzard platter I bought is 700 yen Seared chicken 500 yen These platters are 1400 yen I recommend the sweet soy sauce unique to Kyushu It's also delicious to eat it with wasabi or yuzu pepper. It's also super delicious to eat the gizzard with salt in sesame oil. The fried chicken is juicy and recommended‼ ️ In addition to the Wakamiya store, there is also a Tenjin store. *All items that can be eaten raw are labeled for heating under the guidance of the health center. ▪️ Nishimura Kashiwa Specialty Store Wakamiya Branch 3-80 Wakamiyacho, Hita City 0973-23-5425 #Onsen Prefecture Oita #Oita Gourmet #Hita City #Hita Gourmet

Hita is nicknamed 'Kyoto of the West'. If you want to feel the atmosphere of a quiet and peaceful small Japanese city, this is a place I highly recommend. I went there on a bus tour, and even though I went at the end of September, the afternoon sunlight was really hot. I think it would be good to keep that in mind when you go. #Fukuoka travel #Suburban travel #Hita

#AutumnHo-Kang-Evening Hita, Japan, stopped by on the way from Aso to Hakata. Hita is the hometown of the Attack on Titan author and is famous as the Attack on Titan holy place, but it is also a place with beautiful nature. The water of the river flowing through the quiet rural village is clean, and the natural scenery was nice. There is a place where you can stop the car for a while, so it is good for taking pictures.