It's an hour's drive from Kunisaki to the heart of Beppu. We like going, especially on weekends, because it is so rewarding, and on a number of levels. Kunisaki is essentially a country town surrounded by wooded wilderness. Beppu, on the other hand, is a traditional holiday destination famous for its Onsen or Hot Springs. Not a big city in Japanese terms, but certainly big enough to have all those big city trappings. Maybe I'll make a list of what I find interesting.
- 温泉 (Onsen). And I really like ひょうたん (Hyotan)
- Shopping! ゆめタウン (You Me town)
- Eateries galore, and even You Me town food court is jam packed with tasty food outlets.
- Now a University town! 立命館アジア太平洋大学 - Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University or simply APU.
- The glitter of the main drag - if you have a car, then you have to drive the coastal route and the main stretch through Beppu - both in the day and at night.
- The African Safari
- Mount Takasaki (Monkeys!)
There's no doubt much more I should add. We went again this weekend, so I thought I'd share what I like about the place. Absolutely worth a visit!
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