Mount Yufu
Volcano on the island of Kyushu, Japan
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Mount Yufu (由布岳, Yufudake) is a 1,583.3 m (5,195 ft) volcano located on the border of Yufu and Beppu, Ōita, Japan.[1] It is located within Aso Kujū National Park.[2]
| Mount Yufu | |
|---|---|
| 由布岳 | |
Mount Yufu from the southwest | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,583.3 m (5,195 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains and hills of Japan by height |
| Coordinates | 33°16′56″N 131°23′24″E |
| Naming | |
Language of name | Japanese |
| Pronunciation | [juɸudake] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Yufu Location within Japan  Mount Yufu Location within Kyushu | |
| Location | On the border of Yufu and Beppu, Ōita, Japan |
| Topo map | Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 別府西 |
| Geology | |
| Stratovolcano | |
Overview
Mount Yufu is a stratovolcano. Its most recent eruption about 2,200 years ago caused part of the mountain to collapse.[3] Sometimes referred to as "Bungo Fuji," it has two peaks.[4] The west peak (西峰, nishi-mine) is about one meter higher than the east peak (東峰, higashi-mine).
At the base of the mountain is Yufuin, a tourist town famous for its onsen. Some onsen baths in the town offer a view of Mount Yufu.[5]
Route
The most popular route is from Yufu Tozanguchi Bus Stop of Kamenoi Bus. It takes two and half hours. There are other routes from Yufu City and Higashi Tozanguchi Bus Stop. From the summit, Beppu Bay, Yufuin, and the Kujū Mountain Range are visible.[4] Both the east peak and west peak are climbable, with the west peak being considered more challenging than the east.[6]
Gallery
Summit
Southwest side
South side
Viewed from Mt. Tsurumi
Collapsed section
West Peak
East Peak
