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別府温泉 耶馬渓 湯布院温泉
別府温泉 耶馬渓 湯布院温泉

Beppu Hot Springs

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A general term for the hundreds of hot springs in Beppu City, which faces the sea next to Oita City. Beppu City is known as the "hot spring city" with the highest number of hot springs and the largest amount of hot spring water in Japan. The natural hot springs have been turned into tourist attractions known as "Hells," and bus tours are also popular. According to Beppu City, there are seven types of hot springs, including simple hot springs and carbon dioxide springs, and each type of spring has its own medicinal properties. You can enjoy a day trip to the hot springs at Takegawara Onsen, which has a gorgeous karahafu-style roof. The "sand bath," where sand heated in the hot spring is poured over you, is a famous attraction.
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Yabakei

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Yabakei is a valley centered around the Yamakuni River in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture. The tuff mountainside formed by volcanic activity has been exposed through erosion, and it has been selected as one of the "Three Great Scenic Spots of Japan" and "New Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan." The most famous scenic spot is Hitome Hakkei, where you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama of the strangely shaped rocks from the observation deck. The area is also known as a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves, and you can enjoy the beautiful shades of red from early Nov.. Near the valley, Keisekien and the approach to Goryo Shrine are also great spots to see autumn leaves.
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Yufuin Hot Springs

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This hot spring area spreads out at the foot of Mt. Yufu, located almost in the center of Oita Prefecture. The spring quality is simple hot spring water, which is effective against neuralgia, muscle pain, and joint pain. Since the 1970s, the town has been working to improve the environment with female guests in mind, allowing you to relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. Many inns offer day-trip bathing, and local delicacies such as Yufuin Gold Award Croquettes are also appealing. We recommend staying Accommodation to relax and unwind, or stopping by for a day trip.

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Oita's wonderful hell

The "Hell Zone" of Beppu Onsen is now a popular tourist destination. It is known as the "Beppu Hell Tour" and is a popular tourist route, but it was once a place that was hated. In addition to spewing steam, hot mud, and boiling water, the area has a unique landscape that seems to reject people. Today it is considered "unusual" and "beautiful," but it must have been frightening to people in the past.
For example, this beautiful cobalt blue "Umi Jigoku" spring is said to be close to 100 degrees Celsius despite its oasis-like appearance, with its large lotus flowers native to the Amazon, Amazonia amazonii, thriving.
Apparently, hot spring eggs are made in the clear, blue spring water. You can buy some at the gift shop and enjoy eating them as you walk around the hells.
Another place we would like to introduce is Oniishi Bozu Jigoku. It may be less well known than the nationally designated Places of Scenic Beauty such as Sea Hell, Pond of Blood Hell, Tatsumaki Hell, and White Pond Hell, but it has been affectionately known as Monk's Hell since the Meiji period, and although it was once closed, it has been revived under the current name of Oniishi Bozu Jigoku.
The sight of the grey hot mud bubbling and boiling is quite eerie. It feels like a monster might pop out of the mud.
There is a foot bath and hot spring nearby that uses the hot spring water from Onishibozu Jigoku, so you can soothe your fatigue from your walk around hell before heading back.

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A fantastic castle town illuminated by bamboo lanterns

Usuki City in Oita Prefecture is known for its national treasure, the Usuki Stone Buddhas. The stone Buddhas are said to be among the best in Japan in terms of size, quantity, and quality, and are associated with a love story that has been passed down among them. Every Nov., a beautiful festival is held in which the castle town is lit up with beautiful bamboo lanterns.
Evening festivals using bamboo lanterns are held all over the country, but this "Usuki Takeyoi" is a traditional festival that is said to be the forerunner of these.
Including the impressive objects and lanterns set up in 30 historical buildings in the city, such as "Usuki Castle (ruins)" and "Ryugenji Temple," bamboo lanterns are also set up in small alleys. The total number of lanterns is said to be as much as 20,000. With the cooperation of volunteer groups, the variety of works is increasing every year.
Among the fantastical scenery lit by bamboo lanterns, the one that attracts the most attention every year is the procession that reenacts the "Legend of Manano Choja," an ancient love story that has been passed down in Usuki City since ancient times.
A princess falls in love with a prince, but dies in a storm on her journey to meet him. The National Treasure "Usuki Stone Buddha" was carved in memory of her. This love story between prince and princess has been passed down since ancient times. As the sun sets, the spirit of the princess returns home in a procession of imperial messengers, and the villagers welcome her with bamboo lanterns. The sight of the procession of the princess's spirit vividly brought to life by the colorful bamboo lanterns is a spectacular sight.
The beautiful Takeyoi Festival takes place throughout the castle town of Usuki. It's not something you want to miss.

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