Nakadake 1791m and the volcanic Kujurenzan mountain range make for an easy and scenic dayhike from Beppu or Yufuin. The whole plateau has many trails and small peaks and it can be made shorter or longer or even turned into an overnight hike with a stay at Hokkein Onsen Sanso. There are also multiple different trailheads to start, most people start from Makinoto pass. ⏲︎ Time: 5-6h ✎ Kanji: 九重山 ⚲ Location: Kyushu ↔ Distance: 11.2km ✮ Difficulty: Easy ᨒ Elevation Gain

Okueyama 1643m is a difficult hike in Miyazaki, Kyushu. It's famous for it's many chains, ladders and ropes (supposedly over 50) with spectacular views of Kozumidaki, a giant granite rockface. This hike is a good choice if you're looking for a challenge in Kyushu. Because of the many climbing sections it's recomended to only do this hike in good/dry weather and during the main hiking season without snow. ⏲︎ Time: 10h ✎ Kanji: 大崩山 ⚲ Location: Miyazaki ↔ Distance: 10km ✮ Dif