A statue of Kumahachi Aburaya, the founder of Kamenoi Hotel, has been installed.

A statue Kumahachi Aburaya has been installed at Kamenoi Hotel Kujukuri.

Kumahachi Aburaya, the creator of Kamenoi Hotel.

He is the leader of Japan's leading Hot springs townships, Oita and Beppu, and is affectionately known as "Beppu the father of tourism" and "the founder of tourism in Japan".

They are proud of their large hands, and have even held a National Large Palm Competition to use the facts to promote tourism.

Why not take a memorable photo with Kumahachi Aburaya?

At your feet there is a life-sized handprint of Kumahachi Aburaya, allowing you to see the size of his hand.