Fukuoka Airport 1 hr 59
Yufuin Onsen (32 min) This peaceful resort village is known for its hot springs, nature trails, museums & scenic lake. Mount Tsurumi (24 min) Volcanic mountain that can be ascended on foot or via a 10-minute cable-car ride. Kamado Jigoku (5 min) Chinoike Jigoku (11 min) Beppu Ropeway (13 min) Shiraike Jigoku (6 min) Quaint natural attraction featuring a pluming hot spring, manicured traditional garden & aquarium. African Safari (13 min) Cars drive through this safari-style park with many exotic animals, plus eateries & a gift shop. Kinrin Lake (32 min) A small shrine is located at the southern end of this picturesque lake famous for its morning mists. Oniishi Bozu Jigoku 鬼石坊主地獄 (5 min) Ancient site featuring a hot spring with gray, hot, bubbling mud said to resemble a monk's head. Oniyama Jigoku (5 min) Popular outdoor center featuring young & adult crocodiles on display amid a range of hot springs. Tatsumaki Jigoku (11 min) Mount Yufu (24 min) Locals refer to this prominent stratovolcano, a local landmark for hiking, as Oita's Mt. Fuji. Umi Jigoku (7 min) Kijima Kogen Park (19 min) Amusement park offering the country's first wooden roller coaster & a seasonal outdoor skating rink. Beppu 'Jigoku Meguri' Hells Tour (5 min) Popular hot springs attraction featuring fenced pools with kitschy themes & animal enclosures. |