Yabakei

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Yabakei Gorge, expanding masterfully around the Yamakuni Riverbed across Nakatsu City, is a magnificent, grand valley featuring a continuous line of towering, beautiful odd cliffs and strange rocks, dynamically carved away over a long time by fast clear water streams, designated under Japan's top-class premier scenic natural master heritages. The dynamic, overwhelming modeling beauty created by great earth directly transmits Earth's powerful life force and historical weight to visiting travelers, bringing deep emotion. Especially in autumn, the elite view spots like "Hitome Hachikei" provide an absolute grand view where vivid red leaves beautifully color the entire canyon, deeply shaking global travelers' souls. Completely cut off from busy city schedules, stroll slowly under earth's embrace.

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Yabakei

Address: Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture
Website: https://nakatsuyaba.com/
Operator: Nakatsu Yabakei Tourism Association

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