Hiking in Oita, Japan

Nakayama Senkyou 中山仙境

One of the best ways to enjoy the landscape of the Kunisaki Peninsula and learn a bit about the Rokugo Manzan Buddhist…

Mt. Taharayama 田原山

A dramatic ridge-top scramble scaling some steep boulders and taking in views of the southern Kunisaki peninsula and Beppu…

Kurodake 黒岳

Magical virgin forest, Oike pond (one of Japan’s best water sources), and a view of Mt. Aso from the top on a clear day. Less visited than alternatives in Kuju National Park. Steep section near the top.

Where: Kuju-Aso National Park.

Mt. Mimata 三俣山

Where: Kuju-Aso National Park

Yayama 屋山

Where: Kunisaki peninsula, Bungo-takada

Mt. Hiji 平治岳

A shorter option than Kurodake, which still takes in the best forest ever (Kurodake forest). Spectacular views over the Kuju National Park.

Mt. Kubote 求菩提山

Where: Kubote, Buzen, Fukuoka prefecture

Naka-dake (Kuju) 中岳

Where: Kuju-Aso National Park

Mt. Inugatake 犬ヶ岳

Where: Kubote, Buzen (Fukuoka prefecture)