Road and traffic information for the winter season
Notice of winter closure of Kuju-wakare biotoilet
The Kuju-wakare Bio Toilet will be closed for the winter from Friday, December 6th until early April to prevent freezing.
When hiking, please bring a portable toilet and use the booth next to the Bio Toilet.
Please take the garbage home with you.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
[Information regarding the Kuju-wakare Toilet]
Oita Prefecture Nature Conservation Promotion Office (TEL: 097-506-3022)
About opening of the temporary parking lot in Chojabaru area
In the Kuju range, leaves have gradually begun to turn autumn colors on the 1700m-class mountains.
During the autumn foliage season, a temporary parking lot is open in the Chojabaru area.
Temporary parking lot opening period (planned)
Traffic information announcement
1. October 12th (Sat) Traffic regulation
The international cycle road race “Mynavi Tour de Kyushu” will be held for four days from October 11th to 14th in the three prefectures of Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Oita.
On the day of the Oita race on the 12th (Sat), traffic restrictions will be in place around Kuju, including on the Yamanami Highway and Shikisai Road, so please be careful if you are coming during the race.
In addition, a lively event will be held at Chojabara Park on the 12th (9:30-15:00).
🔗Traffic regulations and lively events
🔗Kokonoe Town Community Bus Service during traffic restrictions
2.Kokonoe Town Community Bus Timetable Change
The timetable for the Kokonoe Town Community Bus will be revised from Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
For details, please refer to the Kokonoe Town website from the link below.
🔗Kokonoe Town Homepage: Timetable Changes
3. Buses connecting the Kuju trailheads
Buses connecting each trailhead from Chojabaru will start operating from Saturday, October 26th.
[Route] Round trip between Chojabaru⇔Makinoto Pass⇔Senomoto trailhead⇔Akagawa trailhead⇔Minami trailhead
[Operating period] 7 days during the autumn foliage season (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays onlyc
[Fee] One-way 1,000 yen / round-trip 1,500 yen / annual pass 3,000 yen
🔗Buses connecting the Kuju trailheads
4.Mount Ofuna mountain climbing bus information
Reservations for the mountain bus to Mt. Ofuna began on Saturday, September 21st.
The bus runs from Pal Club in Kuju-cho, Taketa City to the Ikekubo trailhead of Mt. Ofuna.
Why not take the bus to see the spectacular autumn leaves of Mt. Ofuna?
[Bus operating period] Saturday, September 21st to Sunday, November 10th
Notice of Chojabaru Visitor Center Reopening
Chojabaru Visitor Center was temporarily closed due to the Typhoon No. 10 SHANSHAN, but we open as usual from today.
Some roads between Beppu and Yufuin are closed due to damege the typhoon. Please be careful when coming to Kuju.
For road information around Kuju, please check the Oita Disaster Prevention Information Portal.
Notice of Temporary Closing
Due to the approaching typhoon No. 10 SHANSHAN, The Chojabaru Visitor Centor is temporarily closed from August 29th to 30th.
We will announce on this website when it is safe to reopen. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Impact of earthquakes on mountain trails
At present, there has been no impact from the August 8 earthquake that originated in the Hyuga Nada Sea in southern Kyushu on the Tadewara Marsh, a major hiking trail in the Kuju Mountains.
However, for the time being, please be careful of falling rocks and loose rocks as you pass through.
※くじゅう連山登山道情報には、今回の地震に関係なく引き続き注意すべき箇所を掲載しています。
*The Kuju Mountain Range hiking trail information page includes information on areas where caution is required regardless of the recent earthquake.
[What to do if an earthquake occurs while climbing]
– When on rocky ridges, stay low to avoid falling.
– In wooded areas, grab hold of a sturdy tree and stay low.
– Wait for the shaking to stop, and quickly move away from dangerous areas such as steep slopes and cliffs.
– Calmly descend the mountain, being careful of falling rocks, loose rocks, and falling branches.
– If you feel signs of a mudslide, such as vibrations or rumbling, run away in a direction perpendicular to the valley.
Kuju mountain trail conditions
We regularly update the conditions of the main hiking trails in the Kuju Mountains so that you can use this information when plannin hiking trips.
While inspecting the area for any impacts from heavy rains during the rainy season, found some fallen trees on the Oike trailhead route. Please be careful when passing through.
Announcement of Kuju Festival 2024
This year, the Kuju Festival 2024 will be held at Chojabaru Park, across from the Chojabaru Visitor Center, as follows.
Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
Location: Around Chojabara Park, Kokonoe Town, Oita Prefecture
Contents:
5 courses for participation-based programs (advance registration required, participation fee applies)
– 2 courses of Kuju mountain walking programs with local guides
– 3 courses of exciting experiences in the Tadewara Marshlands (Tadewara walks, morning and evening/highland yoga)
*Registration will close once capacity is reached.
Exhibition and experience booths
Bouldering and slacklining experiences, birdhouse making, etc.
Market booths
Lunchboxes, drinks, miscellaneous goods, vegetable sales, etc.
Parking lot closed during the following period
Due to grass cutting work around Chojabaru Visitor Center, the parking lot will be closed on the following dates. Please use the parking lots on Sensui-side or around Rest House Yamanami.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Closed period: July 2, 2024 (Tue) 17:30 – July 3, 2024 (Wed) 10:00
(Backup day)
July 3, 2024 (Wed) 17:30 – July 4, 2024 (Wed) 10:00
