Address: 7538-6 Kamamuta, Takaharu, Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki 889-4414, Japan
More than 60 figures were carved in rock face created by hardened volcanic ash and molten rock that erupted from Mt. Aso (Kumamoto Prefecture) approximately 90,000 years ago.
It is believed they are created in Heian (794 -1185) and Kamakura (1185-1333) periods.
We arrived here quite late and its an hour before closing time.
Address: Japan, 〒874-0005 Oita, Beppu, Amama, 字松塚2-2
First glamping experience at Grand Verde Hotel and it is fabulous!
After which we are ushered to choose our sleepwear and are guided by another car to our tent.
The space is huge! and an external bbq area. The bath also have outdoor views of the space. We wasted no time to check out the outdoor onsen before our dinner at 6.30 pm. The sun is already setting. The views at the onsen is mountain facing. Nice!
Outdoor onsen - checked!
Bonfire - checked!
Bbq wagyu dinner and yummy breakfast - checked!
Animal farm - checked!
Star gazing - checked!
Glamping again? Sure No problem. Count me in!
*Do note that further in the roads could be muddy and navigating could get difficult on wet days. But we encounter no issues on our trip to our tent.
After departing Beppu we head to the tourist trap Yufuin where we will meander the streets in seek of food.
First pit stop is Milch. Known for their puddings (original and sweet potato) and hot cheese cake. The cheese cake is warm and soft. Hubs is so pleased with this and the pudding that he keep saying its so delicious.
Next up is fried karaage (chicken pieces) at kichigo/ Nakathu fried chicken. This is well marinated and very crispy.
We also spied the orange juice squeezed within the orange and we had to try one each. Its so sweet.
Then we went on to Tenma no Kinsyou Croquette. There is so many flavours to choose from. Crab meat/ vegetable and beef are just some of the flavours to choose. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
On our return, we wanted to purchase B-speak swiss roll cake but was told it is fully sold out for the day. As we are still in the vicinity, we preorder one roll and it did not disappoint even when we ate it a day and half later.
If you are short of time, the must try items are B-speak swiss rolls cakes and Milch.
1503-3 Yufuincho Kawakami, Yufu, Oita 879-5102, Japan
Nearby is the Yufin Floral Village which has plenty of little animals in the little village. They have goats, ducks, rabbits and chinchillas. We were not very impressed until we saw the owl forest.
First time i petted owls. Their feathers so so fluffy and soft to touch. Sometimes, they make funny expressions too. We spend a good hour inside before we depart.
The visit to Yufuin ended with a walk around Kinrin lake.
1561-1 Yufuincho Kawakami, Yufu, Oita 879-5102, Japan
12-13 Ekimaecho, Beppu, Oita 874-0935, Japan
This is a bakery place with 3 small tables on the side.
They also serve coffee which can be ordered after you selected the meals.
Most importantly this is near to our hotel and located within the beppu main station. It also opens real early at 7 am.
559-1 Kannawa, Beppu, Oita 874-0000, Japan
I had great plans for Beppu. There are jigoku aplenty here. And i had shortlist at least 5 of them to visit. But i experience what you call 水土不服 and ended up throwing up endlessly throughout the day. I ended up only visiting Umi-jigoku and went back to the hotel to rest up for the day.
Famous with hot spring with bright blue color due to the large amount of iron sulfate.
The cafe beside the hot spring serves onsen cooked hard boiled eggs.
You can also do a foot soak here as well.
At the main entrance there is shop selling mini mantou which is worth a try. Its small and cute and tasty.
Japan, 〒874-0042 Oita, Beppu, 鉄輪東８組
Nestled in a residential area, its a view of the Beppu with all the little chimney smoke of the city.
Did a quick pit stop here. The observatory was en-route to Yufuin so its not much of a detour to come here. It was quiet and not crowded but there were only limited parking lots here.
The smoking chimneys aren't very obvious at this time.
Address: 5819-3 Tohokucho, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki 885-0004, Japan We arrived late to hotel and the fastest and quickest way is the McDonald&...
