Mount Yufu

What it is

• An active volcano standing at an elevation of 1,583 meters in Oita Prefecture.
• A designated part of the Aso-Kuju National Park mentioned in ancient Japanese chronicles.
• One of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains nicknamed Bungo Fuji for its conical shape.
• A geological site primarily composed of andesite and dacite rock types.

What to see

• Two distinct summits known as Higashimine and Nishimine at the top.
• Three main climbing routes including the Central, West, and East trails.
• Vibrant Miyama Kirishima azaleas that cover the landscape in early summer.

When to go

• Late May to early June to see the blooming azaleas.

Getting there

• Take a bus from Yufuin Station to the Yufudake-tozuguchi stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.