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Jumonjibaru Observatory 十文字原展望台

Locals' night-view lookout on a plateau north of Beppu, looking down over the whole curve of city lights and Beppu Bay. Free, open all night, and almost unknown to tourists.

HoursOpen 24 hours

PriceFree

Getting thereBeppu Station, 25 min by car

Time needed30 minutes

Best timeBlue hour after sunset

AddressJuumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita

About

Jumonjibaru is a grassy plateau above Beppu, near the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University campus, and its observation deck is where Beppu residents drive for the night view. The city spreads in an arc of lights along the bay, steam plumes faintly lit, with Oita city sparkling across the water and the Sadamisaki peninsula on clear evenings. It's been ranked among Japan's notable night views. Daytime is good too, with grassland, the bay and Takasakiyama in view. You'll need a car or taxi, as there's no practical public transport at night.

Highlights

Panorama of Beppu's city lights along the bay
Oita city lights across the water
Quiet, free and open at night
Grassland plateau views by day

Tips

Go 20-40 minutes after sunset for the deep-blue sky
Taxi from Beppu Station is about 25 minutes; ask the driver to wait
It's windy and cold at night: bring a layer
Clear winter nights give the sharpest lights

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Jumonjibaru Observatory 十文字原展望台

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