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Nature Spots in Yufuin / Kuju Area

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  • Lake Kinrin
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    Oita Pref. Yufushi Yufuinchoukawakami
    This unusual lake is fed by both hot and cold springs welling up under the lake bottom, resulting in warm waters year round. In winter, steam wafts off of the lake’s surface, creating a fairy tale-like sight. It is said that early Meiji period Confucian scholar Mori Kuso gave the lake its name, Kinrin-ko (“Gold Scale Lake”) after he saw the scales of a fish glittering like gold in the lake’s waters against the light of the setting sun.
    Lake Kinrin image
  • Makinoto Pass
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    Oita Pref. Kusugunkokonoemachi Yutsubo
    This ridge lies at an altitude of 1,333 meters, located on the highest point of the Yamanami highway. A starting point for trails up Mt. Kuju and Mt. Kuroiwa, there is also a convenient parking area, shop and restroom. In early summer, the pink blooms of rhododendron kiusianum are truly beautiful.
    Makinoto Pass image
  • Ryumon Falls
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    Osu Pref.
    A waterfall located in Matsugi Ryumon, Kokonoe Town, Kusu County, Oita Prefecture. The two-tiered falls drops 26 meters, and visitors can enjoy the area's lush natural beauty interweaving lush greenery in spring and fall foliage in autumn. The falls are also known for the waterfall sliding that can be enjoyed on the lower section in summer. A caravan campground operates nearby during this time as well. The Ryumon Falls Opening Summer Festival is held in July.
    Ryumon Falls image
  • Kyusuikei Goege
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    Osu Pref.
    "A valley following the Kusu River basin in Tano, Kokonoe Town, Kusu County, Oita Prefecture. Known for its beautiful scnery consisting of virgin forest sprawling on steep slopes spanning both sides of the river for two kilometers, the area sees particularly large numbers of visitors during the fall foliage season. Due to its many hairpin curves, the area is also called ""13 Curves."""
    Kyusuikei Goege image
  • Yufugawa Gorge
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    Oita Yufu-shi Kasama-cho
    "A gorge on the Yufu River straddling Beppu City and Yufu City. It is also known as ""Yufu River Gorge."" The 12- kilometer-long gorge is known for the beauty of its moss covered rock and numerous waterfalls. A cave-in caused by torrential rains and typhoon winds occurred in 2017, and at the present time passage through the gorge is not possible, but visitors can walk around a suspension bridge spanning the gorge."
    Yufugawa Gorge image
  • Handa Highland
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    Oita Kusu-gun Kokonoemachi Tano
    A highland area located in Tano, Kokonoe Town, Kusu County, Oita Prefecture. Situated inside Aso Kuju National Park, the area serves as a trailhead for climbing the Kuju Mountain Range and is also a lush natural destination in its own right, encompassing such naturally beautiful places as the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands-registered Tadewara Wetlands. Other area highlights include the Yamanami Highway, a scenic driving route from which you can take in the highland's beauty; a cross country running course; trekking course; tourism farm; and several hot spring bathhouses.
  • Yufu Kawakyokoku
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    Oita Pref. Yufushi Hasamamachiuchinari
  • Higashi Okuyama Shichifukujin
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    Oita Kusu-gun Kusumachi
  • Meisui no Taki
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    Oita Yufu-shi Shonaicho Asono
  • Tengunotaki
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    Oita Kusu-gun Kokonoemachi Tano
  • Tsukahara Takanbaru
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    Oita Yufu-shi Yufuincho Tsukahara 4-31
  • Nishishiiya no Taki
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    Oita Kusu-gun Kusumachi Hijiu
  • Mt.Hossho (Mt.Kujuren)
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    Oita
  • Mt.Mimata (Mt.Kujuren)
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    Oita
  • Mt.Haneyama
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    Oita
  • Mt.Waita
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    Oita
  • Mt.Yufudake (Mt.Bungofuji)
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    Oita
  • Otani Valley
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Kusu-gun Kusumachi Hijiu
  • Bonokyokoku
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    Oita Pref. Kusugunkokonoemachi Tano
  • Keisenkyo
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Pref. Yufushi Shounaichounobatake
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A trip to Oita is tantamount to a long soak in the Beppu baths. The mountainous, coastal prefecture of Oita is renowned for having more onsen than any other prefecture in Japan, most of which lie in the city of Beppu on the west coast of Kyushu, recognizable by its pungent sulphuric aroma and the clouds of steam that puff up across the hillside. Away from the Beppu hot springs await mountains, waterfalls, and temples, so don’t hesitate to explore Oita a little further.

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