Mount Ōhira
大平山
An 815-meter peak in Beppu famous for a massive fire festival that signals the start of spring to local deities.
What it is
- A mountain in Beppu City standing at an elevation of 815 meters.
- Commonly known as Mount Ogi because its shape resembles a folding fan.
- Recognized as one of the Oita One Hundred Mountains.
- The eastern slopes were originally used as pasture land for the local area.
What to see
- Controlled burning of the slopes during the Mount Ogi Fire Festival.
- A fan-shaped silhouette that gives the mountain its popular local nickname.
When to go
- The first weekend of April for the annual controlled burning event.
- During the Beppu Hatto Onsen Festival to see the fire ritual highlights.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Ōhira Open in Google Maps
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