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El Rancho Grande is a welcoming Western riding club where anyone can enjoy horseback riding.
The club has even contributed to masterpieces by internationally renowned Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, including Kagemusha and Ran.
For beginners, experienced instructors ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. You can also venture beyond the facility on horseback, letting the refreshing breeze and the expansive green highlands provide a serene escape. The gentle rhythm of the horse’s movements, combined with the sound of hooves and the wind, creates a truly soothing experience.
Visitors can also enjoy guided rides around the paddock or participate in feeding sessions with the gentle horses.
Spend some time with these magnificent creatures for a relaxing and unforgettable encounter.

Nestled in a quiet mountain valley in Yufu City, Yufuin Onsen offers a serene environment surrounded by natural beauty. The onsen town is famed for its picturesque stone-paved street that are lined on both sides with traditional inns and souvenir shops, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. At night, lanterns illuminate the pathways, creating a magical ambiance.

This area has long been cherished as a therapeutic onsen destination, attracting visitors who stay for extended periods to rejuvenate their bodies. The inns scattered throughout the town maintain a rustic and tranquil charm. The onsen water, primarily a simple alkaline spring, is renowned for its skin-beautifying properties. Its pleasant temperature allows visitors to have leisurely soaks, enhancing relaxation. Several public baths in the town offer affordable access, making it easy to enjoy the onsen alongside locals in a laid-back setting.

The surrounding area also boasts local culinary delights. Highlights include dishes made with Bungo beef, mountain vegetables, and fresh river fish, specialties of the Yufuin region. These traditional flavors perfectly complement the onsen experience.

With a history spanning approximately 800 years, Yunohira Onsen invites you to immerse yourself in its historic townscape, mountain scenery, and rich therapeutic culture.

Inazumi is one of Japan’s largest underwater stalactite caves, where visitors can enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling. Formed approximately 300 million years ago, the cave was submerged around 300,000 years ago during a massive eruption of Mt. Aso. Over time, erosion and excavation created pathways, allowing visitors to walk through and explore the cave. Beneath these pathways, crystal-clear water gently flows, with the cave maintaining a comfortable year-round temperature of 16°C, offering a cool retreat in summer and warmth in winter.
Two walking routes, each about 200 meters long, allow exploration of the cave’s fascinating features. Visitors can marvel at the stunning underwater stalactites, coral stones, and other natural wonders that resemble intricate works of art. In deeper sections, scuba diving and snorkeling are available, and the illuminated stalactites create a magical and otherworldly atmosphere.
There is also an outdoor sauna located near the cave entrance, the only one of its kind in an underwater stalactite cave worldwide. With prior reservations, guests can indulge in a luxurious experience by relaxing in a high-temperature sauna before cooling off in the cave’s refreshing waters.

Located in Taketa City, Nagayu Onsen is often referred to as "Japan's number one carbonated onsen." Rich in carbon dioxide, the waters here create delicate bubbles that cling to your skin during a soak, providing a pleasant and gentle stimulation. This unique feature promotes blood circulation, alleviates fatigue, and helps relieve cold sensitivity. The onsen also offers drinkable carbonated water, which is believed to stimulate digestive health and enhance metabolism. Scattered throughout the onsen town are several spots where you can taste the carbonated spring water while enjoying a leisurely stroll.

This area has a long history as a popular therapeutic onsen destination. Its relatively cool water temperature, characteristic of carbonated springs, allows for extended bathing sessions, making it ideal for slow and relaxing therapeutic stays. Situated in a lush, natural setting, Nagayu Onsen features inns and bathhouses along the river, providing a serene environment for exploration and relaxation. Take time to wander through the charming town and discover the unique appeal of this exceptional carbonated onsen.

Located on the Kuju Plateau within Aso Kuju National Park, this flower park offers stunning views of the majestic Kuju mountain range as its backdrop. With 500 flower varieties and 5 million blooms flourishing throughout the year, the park enchants all who visit. In spring, colorful tulips, violas, and poppies brighten the landscape. Highlights include a rare tulip collection and romantic flower fields planted like a patchwork quilt. From early summer to summer, lavender and sunflowers take center stage, while autumn features a million cosmos flowers and vivid salvias in full bloom. Even on rainy days, visitors can enjoy the greenhouse, ensuring a delightful year-round experience.
The park also offers excellent dining and shopping options. Guests can indulge in buffet-style meals made with local ingredients, savor Oita-produced meats and healthy grilled lamb at the restaurant, or relax at a café overlooking the Aso mountains and rose gardens while enjoying the popular lavender soft serve ice cream. For those looking to stay overnight, the park includes glamping facilities. At night, a sky full of stars awaits, while mornings are a treat with a luxurious breakfast surrounded by blooming flowers.
This is a special spot where the beauty of flowers and the grandeur of nature come together in perfect harmony.

Set against the endless blue sky, picturesque grasslands, and the majestic mountains of Aso Kuju National Park, TAO-no-Oka is a permanent outdoor theater where you can fully immerse yourself in the captivating performances of the Japanese drum entertainment group DRUM TAO. Regular live performances feature a powerful combination of traditional Japanese instruments such as large and small taiko drums, shamisen string instruments, and flutes, alongside mesmerizing dances with fans and flags. This one-of-a-kind stage, blending the grandeur of nature with music, offers an unforgettable experience. Visitors are encouraged to bring hats, sunglasses, and outerwear to protect against strong sunlight and wind.

Adjacent to the theater is the TAO HOUSE, which includes exhibitions of costumes designed by renowned artists, displays of videos and historical materials, an official merchandise shop, and a café. Even first-time DRUM TAO viewers can enjoy this welcoming space. Come to TAO-no-Oka to experience the inspiring harmony of music and the beauty of nature.