Yufu River Valley
Visit Yufu River Valley
Popular places to visit

Kijima Kogen Park
Take an exciting ride on Japan’s first wooden roller coaster and other traditional fairground rides at a theme park set in the foothills of Mount Tsurumi.

Kintetsu Beppu Ropeway
Ever-changing terrain and a wide spectrum of color unfold beneath you, as this aerial lift takes you to a leafy mountain peak.

Beppu Rakutenchi
Bring your family to Beppu Rakutenchi and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Beppu. Wander the seaside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Mount Tsurumi
Nature trails meander between a variety of bright pink native plants that decorate the undulating terrain on the way to the volcano summit.

Beppu Park
Hike through the bamboo forest, marvel at the lanterns and enjoy a picnic beneath a cherry blossom tree in this hilly park in central Beppu.

Beppu Art Museum
Bamboo folk art, antiques and wooden tools from a bygone era stand beside the modern works of art on display in this museum.