For the outdoors minded, Yufudake (Mt. Yufuin) provides one of the most popular mountain climbs on Kyushu. Many flock to see autumn colors, spring flowers, and for some winter snow. Plus it’s free once you get there!

Located in between Beppu and Yufuin, it’s the perfect location to grab an onsen after the climb. It takes about 2.5 hours to summit at a moderate pace or slightly longer if you are a slow climber. The path is rocky, well trodden, and not too difficult (you’ll see many elderly climbers).

Once you get near the top, the trail splits because Yufudake actually has two peaks. the left way is more interesting but a little more difficult. There are several trails down or on to other peaks (we’ll leave those discoverys up to you).

The tourist center in Beppu Station provides the attached handy bus and train information sheet. One of the best ways to get there is to take a bus from the west exit of Beppu Station, ¥700 one way, 43 minutes.

Yufudake Transportation Information