Yabakei
Also written: 耶馬渓 · 矢马庆
One of Japan’s New Three Scenic Spots, with a chain of unusual rocks and peaks; autumn leaves are especially beautiful, and the hand-dug Ao no Dōmon tunnel blends history with nature.
An Illustrated Japan / Oita / Famous Views
About this place
Yabakei spanning Nakatsu City Yabakei Town over Yamakuni River basin is a national scenic spot designated one of Japan's New Three Great Views and Japan Heritage, where fantastical lava plateau eroded into pinnacles and cliffs creates Japan's largest karst-like scenery formed ~56 million years ago by volcanic activity. Six zones: Ao-no-Domon, Kyoshuho, Fukaya Yabakei, Ura Yabakei, Oku Yabakei each different face. Autumn foliage with around 10,000 maples turning red-yellow especially famous, contrasting with hand-dug tunnel Ao-no-Domon of 342m length dug 30 years by monk Zenkai in Edo period to allow pilgrims and horses safe passage risking life. Yabakei Bridge, Rakan-ji Temple and limestone caves exist, central to Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi National Park attracting hikers year-round. Light-up events for Momiji in November and spring fresh greens create seasonal pleasures. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience.
