Fukuoka Airport 1 hr 39
Kamado Jigoku (32 min) Kokonoe Yume Otsurihasi (40 min) A 568-foot-high pedestrian suspension bridge with valley & waterfall views, open since 2006. Yufuin Onsen (14 min) This peaceful resort village is known for its hot springs, nature trails, museums & scenic lake. Umi Jigoku (33 min) Mount Yufu (17 min) Locals refer to this prominent stratovolcano, a local landmark for hiking, as Oita's Mt. Fuji. Kijima Kogen Park (15 min) Amusement park offering the country's first wooden roller coaster & a seasonal outdoor skating rink. Beppu Ropeway (21 min) Beppu 'Jigoku Meguri' Hells Tour (32 min) Popular hot springs attraction featuring fenced pools with kitschy themes & animal enclosures. Yunotsubo Street (3 min) Mount Tsurumi (18 min) Volcanic mountain that can be ascended on foot or via a 10-minute cable-car ride. Oniyama Jigoku (32 min) Popular outdoor center featuring young & adult crocodiles on display amid a range of hot springs. Yufuin Floral Village (11 min) This small theme park is designed to look like a country village in England's Cotswolds region. Shiraike Jigoku (32 min) Quaint natural attraction featuring a pluming hot spring, manicured traditional garden & aquarium. African Safari (22 min) Cars drive through this safari-style park with many exotic animals, plus eateries & a gift shop. Kinrin Lake (15 min) A small shrine is located at the southern end of this picturesque lake famous for its morning mists. |