Beppu Luxury Nature Escape: Highland Walk Sky Bridge and Yufuin

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  9:00 On the way, we will make a brief stop at Sagiridai Observatory, which offers a panoramic view of the Yufuin valley.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  10:00 a.m. – Upon arrival at Chojabaru Plateau, you will receive a short lecture, followed by approximately two hours of Nordic walking and forest bathing. The Chojabaru Plateau, located at an elevation of approximately 1,000 meters within Aso-Kuju National Park, boast one of the largest intermediate marshlands in Japan. The area is home to a rich variety of wetland vegetation and serves as an important habitat for waterfowl, leading to its designation as a Ramsar Site in 2005. After a brief lecture on Nordic walking, participants will take a guided stroll along the scenic trails of the Tadewara Marshland. The tour concludes with a rejuvenating forest-bathing experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the healing power of nature.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 3

  12:00 p.m. – We will then visit the farmhouse restaurant Bebenko, where you will enjoy an Oita Wagyu steak lunch. The meal cost is included in the tour price. Alternative menu options are available upon request. “Oita Wagyu” is a premium brand of beef selected exclusively from “Bungo Beef,” Oita Prefecture’s renowned Kuroge Wagyu cattle, that meet the highest quality standards of Grade 4 or above. Inheriting the proud tradition of Bungo Beef, Oita Wagyu is raised with meticulous care to ensure exceptional flavor and quality. It is distinguished by its fine marbling, subtle sweetness, and refined, clean aftertaste.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4

  1:00 p.m. – After lunch, we will head to the Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge for a sky walk experience. At 390 meters in length, 173 meters in height, and 1.5 meters in width, this bridge holds the record as Japan’s highest pedestrian suspension bridge.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 5

  3:00 p.m. – We will drop you off at Yufuin Station, where you will have approximately two hours of free time to explore the area. Please disembark at Yufuin Station and enjoy some free time to explore at your leisure. You may stroll along Yunotsubo Kaido Street, visit Lake Kinrin, and we will pick you up later at Yume Hiroba.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 6

  5:00 p.m. At the Yumehiroba Square meeting point, you can also experience a Doctor Fish foot spa. Relax and soothe your tired feet with the gentle touch of the fish and the warmth of the hot spring water.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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