Akiyoshidai Plateau
In Japanese: 秋吉台
One of Japan's largest karst plateaus, a wide grassland dotted with white limestone rocks, with walking trails and an observation deck.
Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park; UNESCO Global Geopark
Nearby
- Akiyoshido Cave ≈ 10 min by car
- Beppu Benten Pond ≈ 20 min by car
- Sasanami-ichi Post Village ≈ 40 min by car
- Nagato Yumoto Onsen ≈ 40 min by car
- Yuda Onsen ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- From JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station about 45 min by bus to Akiyoshido, then about 30 min walk
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Rental bicycles and guided geo tours at Karstar next to the observatory
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info