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Mount Yufu is a gift to those who climb it.
We invite you to pack your lunch and makethe challenge - enjoying the beautiful scenery,whwhich changes with each season.

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WinterShoes
We recommend trail shoesor hiking boots with thicksoles.

SummerKasenoyu Hot Springs

Hat
There is very little shade on themountain, so please wear a hat.

Please be courteous so that
we can all enjoy the climb.
◎Take your garbage out with you.
◎Donʼt damage or remove plant or
animal life. It is a very valuable asset.
◎Carry a cellular phone or othermeans of communication with you.
◎Donʼt climb in poor weather.

Kumamoto

Getting to Mount Yufu
Oita Expressway, exit at Yufuin Interchange.
About 15 minutes from exit.

JR Kyudai Main Line, Yufuin Station.
About 10 minutes from station by car.

Climbing Checklist

To Shonai ・Hasama ・Oita

Yufu City

Nagasaki

By Train

Kuaju Yufuin

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Oita

Hita

By CarMount Jogatakei

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Observation Deck11210
JR Yufuin Station

Beppu

Tosu Junction

Main Trailhead

Mount Kuraki
To Main Trailhead

Otomaru Onsenkan

Oita Airport

Fukuoka

Yufuin Hot Springs

Tenso Shrine

Central Childrenʼ s Park

Yufudake
Parking Area

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Getting to Mount Yufu
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Clothing
The wind and temperaturec h a n g e v e r y qui c k l y a t hi g helevations, so wear a jacket thatcan be put on and removed easily.
Long sleeves and long trousers
help to avoid injuries and insects.

By BusKamenoi Bus. Get on at Yufuin Station
Bus center, get off at
Yufutozanguchi.

HatWe recommend a warm hatthat covers your ears, andwonʼ t be blown oﬀ by the wind.

Backpack
There are places where you
will need to grasp the rocks
to climb, so you will need tokeep your hands free. It isalso a good idea to have light
gloves (gunte)to protect yourhands from the rocks.
＜Things to have inyour backpack＞○Drinking water○Lunch, emergency food○Cold weather gear, rain gear,change of clothes, gloves○First aid kit, etc.

Clothing
Underclothing should be warm,
and made of synthetic,
quick-drying material. Cotton is
not recommended as it lowers
body temperature when it
becomes wet from perspiration
etc. Coats, pants, and gloves
made for winter climbing shouldbe worn over warm clothing.
Thick ﬂeece or down coats arebest.

Shoes
Weatherproof winter hiking
boots should be worn.

Information
Transportation
JR Yufuin Station

TEL.0977-84-2021

Kamenoi Bus Yufuin
Station Bus Center

TEL.0977-84-3145

Minato Taxi Yufuin Oﬃce TEL.0977-84-2141
Daiichi Transportation Taxi Yufuin Oﬃce TEL.0977-28-8822
Oita Airport

TEL.0978-67-1174

Emergency Contact Information
Yufu City Fire Department Yufuin Station TEL.0977-85-2355
Oita Minami Police DepartmentTEL.0977-84-2131(Yufuin Main Police Box)

Tourist Information
Yufu City Tourist Information Center TEL.0977-84-2446

HotSprings

Yufu City is famous for its abundant hot springs.
We recommend a long, healing soak in one of
the area's many hot spring baths after your hike.

Surrounding

Mountains

There are many mountains surrounding Yufuin Basin,with easy access to many hiking trails.
The grand views from the mountain peaks,
and the seasonally changing scenery are awaiting your visit.

Yunohira Hot Springs Tourist Information TEL.0977-86-2367
Tsukahara Highlands
Tourism AssociationTEL.0977-85-2254

Other

Mount Kuro

Oita Meteorological Oﬃce
Telephone Service

Thick natural forests cover this stately
mountain, giving it a mysterious atmosphere.
Its natural beauty can be enjoyed year round.

TEL.097-537-8080

Japan Road Traffic Information Center TEL.050-3369-6644(Oita Information)

Yufuin Hot Springs

Yunohira Hot Springs Tsukahara Hot Springs

Mount Jogatake

Mount Kuraki

These hot springs are located inYufuin Basin. You will feel bliss as you
soak in the hot springs while enjoying
Yufuinʼ s natural scenery, such as thefamous morning mists, or Mount Yufu.

Yunohira has been known for its hotsprings for over 800 years. Sloping
cobblestone roads, built during theEdo Period, create a peacefulatmosphere.

This is an easy climb forbeginners. The summit, which
can be hiked to in about forty
minutes, overlooks Yufuin Basin.

With Yufuin Basin in front of you
and Mount Yufu to your back, thesummit of this mountain gives you
an impressive 360 degree view.

The hot water of Tsukahara Hot Springs has been ﬂowing sincethe Heian Period (794 ~ 1185). The water is tinted a lightyellow-green and has a high acidity. Because of its unusual
qualities, which are said to be eﬀective against skin disease, this“hidden” hot springs has become well known throughout Japan.

Yufuin Tourism General Office TEL.0977-85-4464

For further information

Yufu City Department ofCommerce and Tourism

TEL.097-582-1304

To Tsukahara

Mount Yufu
Hiking Map

Mount Yufu

800

CAUTION!!

（AKA: The Mt. Fuji of Oita）

Ohachimawari Course（West Peak ←（90minutes）→ East Peak）

1,583m
750＊This trail circles the volcanic crater at the summit.
The surface is covered in gravel and footing is verypoor, so this should only be attempted by experts.
This trail is very dangerous for tired feet which havejust made a strenuous climb, so it should beattempted only with extreme caution.

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60 minutes

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Main Trailhead
Although there are several
trailheads, this is the trailhead usedby most hikers. There are several
parking spaces, both free and pay,a bus stop, a restroom, and a sign
showing the different trails on
Mount Yufu.

Pay Parking(70 spaces)

Bus Stop(Yufutozanguchi)

Main Trailhead
Restroom

11Passenger Cars…¥500
Small Bus etc …¥1,000
Large Bus etc… ¥2,000

Free Parking(30 spaces)

Average Time Required

Trails that donʼt begin at the main
trailhead are difficult to understand,and shouldnʼt be attempted unless
you are accompanied by someone
with experience. There is no parking
and few people hike these trails.
There are guide signs.

To Beppu

800（Mount Yufu Trailhead →(75minutes）→ Iimorigajo）＊This a good trail for beginners, people
who lack confidence, and families withchildren.
Yufuin Basin can be seen from thesummit, and there is a very nice view.

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Iimorigajo

West Trailheaddsh uHoarfrost
A gift of winter. Seeing thecrystals sparkle against theblue sky as they reﬂect thesunʼs light is an experiencethat shouldnʼt be missed.

GoyagoensKyushu Azalea(Rhododendron kiusianum)
In June clusters of brilliant pinkcover the mountainside near
Matae, the saddle between theeast and west peaks.

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Scenic View

East Trailhead

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After a long section ofswitchbacks you arrive
at Matae, a section ofcrater wall that forms
the saddle between theWest Peak and theEast Peak.

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Globe Thistles (Echinops setifer)
The purple globes of thesethistles can be seen in
September, and can mostly
be found in grassy plains.

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Beware of wind, rain, etc.

Caution!
Use Chain

Primrose (Primula sieboldii)
With the coming of April,charming pink clusters
spread across the fields.

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using a chain. As with the East
Peak, the view is breathtaking.

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Beware ofRockslides!

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Trails that donʼt begin at the main
trailhead are difficult to understand,and shouldnʼt be attempted unless
you are accompanied by someone
with experience. There is no parking
and few people hike these trails.
There are guide signs.

Trails that donʼt begin at themain trailhead are difficult tounderstand, and shouldnʼt be
attempted unless you areaccom pani ed by som eonewith experience.

Main Trailhead

Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

West Trailhead

Approximately 3 hours (maximum)

East Trailhead

Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes

Main Trailhead

75 minutes◎Time required will diﬀer depending on stamina, weather, equipment, etc.

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