Myoban onsen, in Beppu, Oita-prefecture
Myoban onsen located in Beppu, where the Yunohana or Alum have been collected
since more than 200 years ago. Myoban means Alum in Japanese.
Myoban is a geothermal area located at an altitude of 400 metre at the middle
Garan mountain and a little away from the center of Beppu.
Yunohana koya or Alum hut with the straw roof which is the Alum collecting facility
can be visited.
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Usa shrine, in Oita-prefecture
Usa shrine is located in Usa, Oita-prefecture.
One of the most beautiful Shrine in Japan, the head shrine of Hachiman Shrine that is
composed 44,000 shrines that dedicated to the Hachiman Deity.
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Yunotsubo avenue, in Yufuin, Oita-prefecture
Main street in Yufuin located at the foot of mount Yufu. The avenue is started near JR Yufuin
Station and connected to Kinrinko lake. Through Yunotsubo Avenue, it takes about 30 minutes
on foot from JR Yufuin Station to Kinrinko lake.
There are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity item shops as well as cafes.
Along the Oita River, which is one street away, it is a recommended walking spot where
you can enjoy the seasonal scenery, and you can find a tranquil atmosphere of Yufuin.
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Onsen district Trail at Beppu Kannawa Onsen
Kannawa Onsen is one of the Beppu hatto Onsen ( 8 Onsen) and in Oita-prefecture
Beppu has the largest hot spring output in Japan, and most of the hot springs are concentrated
in Kannawa Onsen. Kannawa Onsen still retains a strong image of a hot spring resort,
with retro townscapes and many of the Beppu Hells tour area.
The area was developed in the 12th century and you can feel Japanese traditional Onsen culture.
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Mount Komunji Trail
Mount Komonji is very close to JR Kokura Station and the height is 366 metre from the sea level.
The hiking courses are developed from Adachi-yama forest park to the top of the mountain.
It is very easy hiking and takes about 60 minutes.
From the top, the magnificent view of heart of Kitakyushu-city can be seen.
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Harajiri waterfall, in Oita-prefecture
It is called Niagara Falls of Japan. The Ogata river, running through the center of the
Ogata plain in Oita-prefecture, the flows furiously down a cliff and creates Harajiri waterfall.
The falls, 120 meters wide and 20 meters tall, are selected as one of the best 100 waterfall
in Japan. Lava flows produced by the great eruption of Mt. Aso accumulated and created
Harajiri Falls.
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Trekking in Mount Sarakura
Mount Satakura is a part of Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park and is located in Yahata-higashi.
The height of the mountain is 633 metre from the sea level. The 8 courses have developed from
Mount Sarakura Cable Car Station to the summit of the mountain.
It takes about 120 minutes and form Cable Car Station to the top of the mountain.
Spectacular view from the summit of mount Sarakura can be enjoyed.
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Somen nagashi, Yamanotera Yukyo
Shimabara is famous for Somen noodles in Kyushu.
You can enjoy Somen nagashi at local restaurant, Yamanotera Yukyo.
Address : Fukae, Minami Shimabara-city, Nagasaki-prefecture.
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Aso five mountains
Aso five mountains is located in the Caldera where is 25 km across north to south
and 18 km across east to west.
Aso five mountains consists of 5 mountains ; Mt. Neko (1,433m) , Mt. Taka (1,592m) ,
Mt. Naka 1,506m) , Mt. Eboshi (1,337) , and Mt. Kishima (1,326m).
Mt. Naka is the largest actice volcano in Japan.
You can see the Crater from the top, depending on the wether condition.
Mt. Naka, active volcano
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Around Crater |
Around Crater |
Shrine on top |
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Look down the Crater |
Crater |
Crater |
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West side of Crater |
Central area of Crater |
East side of Crater |
Other 4 mountains
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Aso five mountan roal
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General information
| Address | Aso-city, Aso-gun Takamoricho and Minami-Aso Village |
| Access |
30 minutes by a vehicle from JR Miyaji Station 80 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Takachiho 2 hours and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 2 hours and 50 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
Hiburi-shinji at Aso Shrine
Hiburi-shinji is the annual festival held at Aso Shrine in Aso, Kumamoto-prefecture.
Hiburi-shinji is a Shinto ritual that signifies the wedding ceremony of the gods.
When the deity of the Himegami wrapped in oak branches and leaves arrives,
the parishioners all celebrate by lighting torches made from grass and waving
them around.
A ring of flames swinging heroically colors the Shrine at night, and the whole area
is enveloped in a fantastical atmosphere.
After Hiburi-shinji end, spring comes to Aso.
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