BEPPU COURSE
Oita
Start from Oita Station, the center of Oita Prefecture.
Nishi Oita (Kantan Beach) is a calm and peacefull port. From here, there is a bicycle-only road along the sea to Beppu city.
After passing Umitamago aqualium and Mt.Takasaki, you will gradually reach Beppu, a town of hot springs.
There is also a souvenir shop and some cafe, so it's a quite excited station street that anyone can enjoy anytime.
There are many restaurants and scenic spots on the Kyushu crossing road that runs from Beppu Port to the Kannawa and Myoban area.
Enjoy the senery of the hot spring town, Beppu.
The Kannawa area where has many Onsens, cafes and Japanese traditional hotels.
Further up the Kyushu crossing road to the Myoban area with a unique sulfur scent.
The Jumonjihara Observatory is a scenic area in Beppu, which is actually unknown well
It's a scenic spot where you can see from Beppu city to Oita city, Kunisaki city, and even Shikoku on a clear day.
If you follow the mountain path, you will arrive at Tsukahara Onsen, which is said to be the headwater of Beppu Onsen. and go further through nature, you will arrive at Yufuin, a famous tourist spot in Oita pref.
Also, you can enjoy one of the famouse driving road, "Yamanami Highway" with amazing senery.
Many cars through the Yufudake mountain trail and continue toward the Kijima Plateau, but we recommend to return to Tsukahara route.
Back to Beppu town? please relax and enjoy the Onsen.
The route is a little long, but there are many heal spots such as Onsens. Please enjoy your cycling with Onsen style!