・Schedule

9:30 Depart youth hostel

10:00 Leave car and depart

11:30 Head to Takahirayama

12:00 Head to Nekogaiwayama Lunch

12:30 Follow the forest to the northernmost part of the Beppu Alps

14:00 Return by car

14:30 Arrive at youth hostel

15:00 End at Yufuin

・Cost

Adults 5,000 yen Elementary and middle school students 3,000 yen

Up to 7 people (as many as you can provide a car)

・Deadline May 8th (Thursday)

・What to bring

Clothing suitable for mountain climbing

・Contents

Nekogaiwayama and Kouhirayama, located on the north side of the Beppu Alps, are not well known mountains, but the route offers a magnificent view worthy of being called a mountain trail in the sky.

This time, we will start climbing halfway up Tsukahara Plateau and follow a course that descends to the northernmost part of the Beppu Alps. There are no public transportation here, so you can’t go there unless someone picks you up. The mountain itself is 830m high and is suitable for beginners. However, please be aware that the slope along the way is the steepest I’ve ever seen (which is interesting in itself). If the weather is good, my cat, Cia, will join us!

Difficulty level: ☆☆

Physical strength: ☆☆

Fun: ☆☆☆☆