Tsukahara Plateau

Tsukahara Plateau is an area where high-altitude mountains, including Mt. Yufu, are lined up, making it an ideal place for trekking. In particular, the Yufu-dake Front Route offers a spectacular view of about 2.5 hours uphill and 2 hours downhill, and is a popular route among many trekking enthusiasts. Additionally, the Yufu-dake East Climbing Route, which takes about 2.5 hours uphill and 2 hours downhill, also offers beautiful scenery, but is known as a intermediate-level course for cars above a certain level of difficulty compared to the Front Route. Furthermore, the Kagamiyama Trekking Course is a trekking course where you can enjoy the bubbling sound and smoke of the crater for about 2.5 hours round trip, and from the top you can overlook the Tsukahara Plateau. When trekking, be sure to prepare appropriate equipment and physical fitness, and enjoy it safely!

Tsukahara Highland is a nature-rich highland and one of the best spots for cycling. From Tsukahara Highland, you can enjoy cycling while feeling the pleasant breeze and admiring Mt. Yufu. The vast grassland, majestic Mt. Yufu, and cute buildings with lovely shops are scattered throughout the area. There is also a bicycle rental service available, making it easy to enjoy cycling around Tsukahara Highland. However, as the highland is at a high altitude, even in summer, it can be cool in the morning and evening, and the temperature can drop during the day, so appropriate clothing and cold weather gear are necessary!

Tsukahara Plateau is a place where beautiful nature spreads and is also a gourmet spot where you can taste the rich local ingredients. The highly recommended gourmet of Tsukahara Plateau is meat dishes such as local chicken, Bungo beef, and wild boar meat. Local chicken is known for its juicy and flavorful taste, with many dishes allowing you to enjoy the original taste of chicken. Bungo beef has a soft and rich flavor, and can be enjoyed in dishes such as steak and yakiniku. In addition, wild boar meat is often made using wild boars that inhabit the surrounding area of Tsukahara Plateau, and is characterized by its rich and strong flavor. While enjoying the rich nature, savoring these delicious meat dishes is one of the charms of Tsukahara Plateau!

There is a hot spring called Tsukahara Onsen Kako no Izumi that springs from the slopes of Mt. Garan, where steam rises at an altitude of about 1045 meters. The source of the spring, which springs up due to volcanic activity, is said to have a gentle effect on the skin with its strong acidic water, making it effective for beautiful skin. Although the size of the hot spring is not very large, the atmosphere surrounded by nature where steam rises is attractive, and it is counted as one of Japan's three great medicinal hot springs with the efficacy recommended by doctors!

At Tsukahara Kogen, you can enjoy camping and glamping in an area surrounded by nature. Tsukahara Kogen Campsite offers spacious campsites, private campsites limited to one group per day, and facilities for trailer camping. In addition, the glamping facilities provide spacious tent houses equipped with beds and tables, allowing for a comfortable stay. You can also enjoy stargazing and barbecuing at night. Tsukahara Kogen, where you can spend a leisurely time while experiencing nature through camping and glamping, is perfect for a trip with family and friends!