Yukemuri Observatory
Oita Prefecture · Japan
Ascend to Yukemuri Observatory for breathtaking panoramic views of Beppu city. Witness the iconic plumes of steam rising against the backdrop of mountains and the bay – a perfect photo opportunity.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Yukemuri Observatory, or Yoo-keh-moo-ree Ten-boh-dai, arguably the most iconic viewpoint in Beppu, the onsen capital of the world. As you stand on this elevated platform, you are looking out over the Kannawa…
Listen in the app2The Kannawa Skyline — Earth's Exhalation
Gaze down toward the Kannawa district, the densest concentration of steam vents in Beppu. The plumes you see are the result of hot spring water reaching the surface and vaporizing. …
Listen in the app3Poetry in Stone — The Haiku Monuments
As you stroll around the observatory, you will encounter numerous stone monuments inscribed with haiku poems. These are part of a long-standing tradition in Beppu, particularly the Yukemuri Haiku Contest launched in 1992. …
Listen in the app4Mount Ogiyama and the Fire Festival
Looking toward the mountains, your eyes will rest on Mount Ogiyama, a large, grass-covered peak. This mountain is the stage for one of Beppu's most dramatic annual events: the Ogiyama Fire Festival, held in early April to welcome…
Listen in the app5Night Illumination — The Magical Skyline
While the daytime view is impressive, the Yukemuri Observatory truly comes alive after dark. As the sun sets, the city lights begin to twinkle, and the plumes of steam are illuminated by dedicated spotlights. …
Listen in the app6Mount Tsurumi and the Ropeway
Behind the observatory, the massive silhouette of Mount Tsurumi dominates the horizon. This mountain is the source of the geothermal heat that powers Beppu. …
Listen in the app7The Geothermal Science — Earth's Laboratory
From a scholarly perspective, the view from Yukemuri Observatory is a look into the earth’s laboratory. Beppu is situated on a major fault line where the Philippine Sea Plate subducts under the Eurasian Plate. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As you prepare to leave the Yukemuri Observatory, take one last panoramic scan of the horizon. You have seen the earth breathing, the mountains burning with festival fires, and the poets capturing the essence of it all in stone. …
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What is Yukemuri Observatory?
Yukemuri Observatory is a place in Oita Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Oita Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 33.3156, 131.4854 |
| Last updated |
