Kokonoe/ Kunisaki Peninsula [Oita]


Q. What region is Aso-Kuju National part of?

A. Part of the Oita region of Kumamoto on Kyushu, Kokonoe and its surroundings are part of sprawling Aso-Kuju National Park


Q. How high are the those parts and what are they called?

A. At over 1,790 meters above sea level, the mountains here are part of what's known as "the roof of Kyushu."


Q. How can we get to Kokonoe from Haneda Airport?

A. Kokonoe is less than two hours by limousine bus from Oita Airport. Flights from Haneda Airport in Tokyo take less than two hours.


Q. What can we enjoy viewing during a trip across the Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Bridge?

A. It offers panoramic views of the Kuju Mountain Range as well as the stunning Shindo no taki and Medaki waterfalls below. 


Q. What can we enjoy if we visit Chojabaru Visitor Center?

A. Set out on the cedar boardwalks across the area, designed to protect the delicate ecosystem, for the chance to see rare plants, flowers and insects, or learn about the area from the comfort of the highly informative and interactive Chojabaru Visitor Center.