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Japan Heritage Yabakei: Kyoshuho, Fururakan Trek & Rakanji Temple
This private day tour combines a scenic trek in Yabakei (Kyoshuho & Fururakan) with a cultural visit to Rakanji Temple. Walking time and route are adjusted to your group and the day’s conditions, while focusing on the best viewpoints and the most meaningful parts of the area. Please note that temple etiquette is important at Rakanji (including possible photography restrictions), and plans may change for safety in rain or after heavy weather.
Note: This tour will be started from April 1.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Ao no Domon Public Parking Lot
- [Address: Honyabakeimachi Sogi, Nakatsu, Oita] Please come to this place by car or taxi.
Kyoshuho Hike
Kyoshuho Exploration Trail is a scenic walk through one of Yabakei’s most iconic landscapes: a dramatic 1-kilometer line of towering rock pinnacles that feels like a natural stone “folding screen.” Along the ridge-route you’ll experience a unique mix of cliffside viewpoints, mysterious rock formations, and spiritual spots—making it a short, high-impact hike packed with nature, story, and atmosphere.
Lunch
Enjoy a buffet-style lunch at Farmar's Restaurant DOMON PATIO. You can freely eat as much as you like from a variety of dishes. The vegetables are especially delicious.
If this restaurant is closed or fully booked and we can't get a reservation, we'll go to another restaurant nearby.
Fururakan Hike
Fururakan (Old Rakan) Exploration Trail is a unique hike across rugged rocky ridges facing Rakanji Temple, where you’ll pass strange rock formations, natural rock shelters, and historic stone Buddhist carvings placed directly into cliffs and caves. The route feels like a journey through a “living stone gallery,” blending dramatic scenery with a quiet, spiritual atmosphere you can only find in rural Yabakei.
Rakanji Temple
Rakanji is fascinating because it feels like stepping into a hidden “stone Buddha world” carved into a mountain. You walk through caves and rock shelters filled with several thousand stone statues—including some of Japan’s oldest 500 Rakan—while the temple buildings blend into massive cliff walls, creating a powerful mix of spirituality, history, and breathtaking scenery that changes with the seasons.
Ending Point
Rakanji Temple Parking lot
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
・English Speaking Guide Fee
・Lunch(up to 2,000 yen)
・Entrance Tickets
・Public transportation
・Taxi Fare
・Rental Car & Gas
・Alcoholic Drinks
・Personal Expences
・Hiking Attire and Gear
Tour Important Information
*This experience is designed for guests who enjoy hiking and occasional mountain walks.
*It is beginner-friendly for active travelers, but not recommended for people who do little to no exercise.
*The route and pace will be adjusted to your group and the day’s conditions.
*Long sleeves/long pants, hats or cap, gloves, hiking shoes are recommended.
*Private transportation is available upon request. Pick-up and drop-off can be arranged at Hita, Yufuin, or Beppu Station, or at hotels in these areas. An additional transportation fee applies: 8,000 yen per group (up to 2 people) or 10,000 yen per group (up to 4 people), covering rental car and gasoline.
This tour will be started from April 1.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Jun M.
Hello! I'm Jun, your adventure travel guide.
My fascination with the nature of Kyushu began when I was a child and my parents took me to the beautiful Aso mountains and their vast green grasslands. That view remains my starting point to this day.
Having been born and raised in Kyushu and having studied its nature, history, and culture, I will guide you to the "real Kyushu" that you won't find in guidebooks.
From the majestic volcanic landscapes of Aso to the mystical gorges of Takachiho and the hot spring–rich lands of Beppu, Kyushu is alive with breathtaking natural wonders around every corner. It's the history and culture of the people who have lived alongside this nature that make this place truly special.
My tours offer more than just scenic views. Through interactions with locals, experiences of traditional food culture, and activities in nature, I deliver journeys where you can experience Kyushu with your whole being. Only by learning how the land was formed, hearing from the people who live here, and setting foot on the land yourself will you have a truly memorable experience.
Over the past several years, I have gained experience leading mountain hiking and rural walking tours as a registered outdoor guide of Oita. I have completed Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) training.
Come discover Kyushu's charm with me and create a memory that will stay with you forever!
$393/ per group
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