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Mt. Yufu Front Trailhead (Shomen Tozanguchi)
由布岳正面登山口Oita · Kyushu
The main trailhead for climbing Mount Yufu (1,583m), a dormant twin-peaked volcano nicknamed the 'Fuji of Oita' that towers over the Yufuin basin. The trail climbs through pastureland and broadleaf forest to a fork called Goyagoshi before reaching the East and West peaks; a round trip takes roughly 4-5 hours. Best timed for spring through autumn (Apr-Nov); avoid winter for ice/snow on upper trail.
- Best season
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.3· 36 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free public mountain trailhead; no admission (parking may be charged separately).
- Nearest station
- Yufuin Station (JR Kyudai Main Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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