Makinoto Pass
Selected as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Roads, this scenic mountain pass offers panoramic views of the Kuju mountain range and Mt. Aso
At an altitude of 1,330 meters, Makinoto Pass is the highest point along the Yamanami Highway, which is recognized as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Roads. It also serves as one of the trailheads for climbing Mt. Kuju.
An observation point along the way provides breathtaking panoramic views of the Kuju mountain range and Mt. Aso, especially on clear days.
Near the trailhead, you’ll find the Makinoto Pass Rest House, where you can enjoy popular treats like rich soft-serve ice cream and hearty mountain bandit rice balls (Sanzoku Onigiri), perfect for a satisfying snack.
The rest house also features a shop, making it an ideal spot for a break during the drive.
From the rest house, you can take in sweeping views of distant mountains, and if the weather is good, the night sky offers stunning stargazing opportunities.
Nearby, there are camping facilities and natural hot springs, offering visitors the chance to relax and recharge during their drive.
An observation point along the way provides breathtaking panoramic views of the Kuju mountain range and Mt. Aso, especially on clear days.
Near the trailhead, you’ll find the Makinoto Pass Rest House, where you can enjoy popular treats like rich soft-serve ice cream and hearty mountain bandit rice balls (Sanzoku Onigiri), perfect for a satisfying snack.
The rest house also features a shop, making it an ideal spot for a break during the drive.
From the rest house, you can take in sweeping views of distant mountains, and if the weather is good, the night sky offers stunning stargazing opportunities.
Nearby, there are camping facilities and natural hot springs, offering visitors the chance to relax and recharge during their drive.
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Basic Information
- Address (Japanese)
- 879-4911 大分県速見郡日出町田野
- Address
- Tano, Hiji-machi, Hayami District, Oita, 879-4911
- Telephone Number
- 0973-76-3150（Kokonoe Town Commerce, Tourism, and Natural Environment Division）
- Car Park
- 80 parking space
- Access
- [By car]
Approximately 30 minutes from Kokonoe IC on the Oita Expressway
[By bus]
Approximately 2 hours from JR Beppu Station via express bus - Website
＊Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
