Japan’s Best Cycling Road for Autumn Foliage

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In this video, we’ll introduce the cycling road that runs around Yabakei Gorge, a valley formed by the Yamakuni River in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture.
【Contents】
0:35 Yabakei Cycling Terminal
1:30 Keisekien
2:56 Maple Yaba Cycling Road
3:46 Goryo Momiji
5:23 Aonodomon

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Yabakei, located in Nakatsu City, northwestern Oita Prefecture, is a scenic spot lined with dynamic rock formations born from erosion of a plateau formed by volcanic activity. It has long been popular as one of Oita’s most picturesque locations, and is particularly stunning in autumn when adorned by colorful maple foliage, attracting many visitors bearing cameras.

This time, our hosts toured the Maple Yaba Cycling Road, which lets you cycle alongside Yabakei. The route is approximately 21.7 miles, and it uses the former Yabakei Railway, which once connected Nakatsu and Morimi Onsen for 63 years between 1913-1975.

First, our hosts chose their ride at the Yabakei Cycling Terminal. They have all kinds of bicycles available for rent, from road bikes to electric bikes. Our hosts opted for a more leisurely ride with an electric bike!

Their first destination was Keisekien, a 2 ha Japanese-style garden opened to commemorate the construction of Yabakei Dam. This dazzling garden stuns throughout the seasons, particularly during its Insta-worthy autumn foliage period. Within is also Japanese Garden Chokatsu Sobaya Keisekien, a restaurant serving the rare charcoal-flavored soba.

Continuing further down the Yamakuni River, our hosts soon came across Goryo Shrine, which is known for its beautiful maple leaves that peak around the end of autumn. After silently appreciating the enchanting Goryo Momiji maples, they entered the Maple Yaba Cycling Road. This course is packed with highlights, like Yabakei Bridge, the longest stone bridge in Japan; Aonodomon, a 1122 ft tunnel built over 30 years; plus old railway river bridges and more. Our hosts had a blast taking in the railway relics, placid countryside scenery, thickets of trees, and refreshing pristine streams!

With gentle hills and diverse scenery, the Maple Yaba Cycling Road is perfect for families and beginners, too. Combined with a soak in a hot spring, it’s a healthy and fun way to enjoy the autumn scenery of Oita!

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Maple Yaba Cycling Road▶︎https://www.cycling-oita.jp/en/
Tourism Nakatsu Yabakei▶︎https://tourism.nakatsuyaba.com/?_ga=2.179740578.705098073.1704927738-375369861.1700005144&_gl=1*1gve4py*_ga*Mzc1MzY5ODYxLjE3MDAwMDUxNDQ.*_ga_RCG5E6NRMR*MTcwNDkyNzczOC40LjAuMTcwNDkyNzczOC42MC4wLjA.
Yabakei Cycling Terminal▶︎https://tourism.nakatsuyaba.com/cyclingwalking/
Keisekien▶︎https://tourism.nakatsuyaba.com/things-to-seedo/
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