Mount Yufu (由布岳, Yufudake) is a 1,583.3 m (5,195 ft) volcano, located on the border of Yufu and Beppu, Ōita, Japan.[1] It is located within Aso Kujū National Park.[2]
Mount Yufu | |
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由布岳 | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,583.3 m (5,195 ft) |
Listing | List of mountains and hills of Japan by height |
Coordinates | 33°16′56″N 131°23′24″E / 33.28222°N 131.39000°E |
Naming | |
Language of name | Japanese |
Pronunciation | [juɸudake] |
Geography | |
Topo map | Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 別府西 |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Mount Yufu is a stratovolcano. It has two peaks, called ‘Higashi-mine’ (East Peak) and ‘Nishi-mine’ (West Peak). Nishi-mine is about one meter higher than Higashi-Mine.
The most popular route is from Yufu Tozanguchi Bus Stop of Kamenoi Bus. It takes two and half hours. There are other routes from Yufu City and Higashi Tozanguchi Bus Stop.