(Translated by Google) Sotaro Station, which is famous as an unexplored station A rare place where limited express trains run on the Nippou Line, but only three flights a day (one up and down at 6:00 and one up at 20:00) stop. There is no station building, but the scenery is surprisingly good. (Original) 秘境駅として有名な宗太郎駅 日豊線で特急が走っているが１日３便（6時上下1便と20時上り1便）しか停車しない珍しい所。 駅舎とかありませんが意外と景色良いです。

(Translated by Google) This station is located at the southern tip of Oita Prefecture. Like other unexplored stations, it is surrounded by mountains, but there is a small village in front of the station. What is particularly noteworthy about this station is its low frequency, with only 1.5 round trips per day. It is also known as the most difficult part of the 18 Ticket, and the difficulty level to reach it is thought to be top class. (Original) 大分県の南端にある駅です。他の秘境駅と同様、周囲を山に囲まれてますが駅前に小さな集落があります。この駅の特筆すべき点は何と言っても本数の少なさで、僅かに1日1.5往復。18きっぷの難所としても知られており、到達難易度はトップクラスだと思われます。

(Translated by Google) An unexplored station known to those in the know. JR Hokkaido's Koboro Station, which is famous as an unexplored station, has 6 stops above and below, but Sotaro Station has 3 stops above and below. Only one train per day stops in the direction of Nobeoka. If you get over it, you have to wait until the next day (laughs) Currently, the tourist train 36 plus 3 stops, but there is nothing in front of the station, and there are only a few private houses. I think that many people will come by car, but of course there is no parking lot and you have to park it on the road in front of the private house, so please be careful. There is an unexplored station note. (Original) 知る人ぞ知る秘境駅。 秘境駅として有名なJR北海道の小幌駅は上下6本の停車があるが、宗太郎駅は上下3本。延岡方面は1日に1本しか止まらない。乗り過ごしたら次の日まで待つしかない(笑) 現在は観光列車36プラス3が停車しますが、駅前には特に何も無く、民家が数軒ある程度です。 多くの人は車で来る事になると思いますが、当然駐車場などはなく、民家の前の道路に停めて置くしかないので注意してください。 秘境駅ノート、あります。

(Translated by Google) Sotaro Station, the most unexplored station in Kyushu The standard way to visit by train is to stay at Nobeoka Station or Minami-Nobeoka Station, get off on the first local train going up, and then turn around on the first and last local train going down. There was a station note, and it seems like there are people visiting from all over the country.There are many ways to enjoy the place, including people who try to escape on foot. (Original) 九州一の秘境駅である宗太郎駅 列車で訪れるには延岡駅又は南延岡駅に宿泊して上りの始発普通列車で下車して下りの始発兼終車の普通列車で折り返すのがスタンダードです。 駅ノートがありましたが全国から訪れる人がいる様です歩いて脱出を試みる人など楽しみ方はいろいろあるみたいです。

(Translated by Google) A station 231,0km from Kokura Station on the Nippo Main Line. There is one local train to Nobeoka Station per day, and two local trains to Saeki Station per day, with fewer than one passenger per day. Koboro Station on the Hokkaido Muroran Main Line ranks first in the ranking of unexplored stations, but this station ranks 16th. I'm sure the number one reason for this is the small number of trains that stop there, but I guess that's because you have the chance to visit National Route 10 by taxi or rental car. It is inevitable that the signal station will be downgraded. (Original) 日豊本線小倉駅起点２３１,０kmの駅。 延岡駅行き普通列車が１日１本、佐伯駅方面行き普通列車１日２本で乗降客は１日１人未満です。 北海道室蘭本線小幌駅が秘境駅ランキング１位に輝きますが、此の駅は１６位です。 きっと停車する列車本数の少ないさは１位ですが、国道１０号線をタクシーやレンタカー使用で訪れるチャンスがあるからなのでしょうね。 信号所格下げもやむなしです。

(Translated by Google) A hidden station on the JR Kyushu Nippo Main Line. The first train to Nobeoka is also the last train, so it is like a hidden stage that you can visit if you meet the conditions. 2 sides, 2 lines. Of course, it is an unmanned station, and in front of platform 1 there is a fare box that is quite old. It seems like it would take more time to come all the way to collect the contents. There is a covered waiting area on platform 2 across the street, and there are quite a few stones with messages written on them, creating a mysterious feeling unique to an unexplored area. I stopped by Seven Stars in Kyushu (arrived at 8:39, departed at 8:54), but I happened to pass by a limited express that was passing by. The next time I visit will be when I ride the Seven Stars. (Original) JR九州日豊本線の秘境駅。延岡方面は始発が終電ということもあり条件を満たすと訪問できる隠しステージ的な存在。2面2線。もちろん無人駅で、1番ホームの手前にはかなり年季の入った運賃箱が置かれている。中身をわざわざ回収しにくる手間の方がかかりそうだ。向かいの2番ホームには屋根付き待合所があり、メッセージの書かれた石がかなりの数放置されており、秘境独特の神秘な感じを醸し出す。 ななつ星in九州で立ち寄った(着時刻8:39、発時刻8:54)のだが、たまたま通過した特急にちりんとすれ違った。次回訪問するのはななつ星に乗ったときだろうか。

(Translated by Google) It is an unexplored station representing Kyushu. Visiting by train is difficult, so We recommend visiting by rental car. There are many messages lined up on stones placed in the waiting area. The condition of the station is very clean. If you like unexplored stations, this is the station you should visit at least once. (Original) 九州を代表する秘境駅です 電車での訪問は難易度が高いですので レンタカーでの訪問がお勧めです。 待合所に置かれた石にメッセージがたくさん並んでます 駅の状態はとてもきれいで、 秘境駅好きなら一度は訪れたい駅です

(Translated by Google) The first train to Nobeoka is at 6:54 a.m. and the last train. There are two trains bound for Oita: 6:39 and 20:35. It is an unexplored station with only 3 stops per day. There are a few private houses around. By chance, a freight train passed by. (Original) 延岡方面は朝の6:54が始発で終電です。大分方面は6:39と20:35の2本あります。 合わせても1日3本しか停まらない秘境駅です。 周りに少しだけ民家があります。 偶然、貨物列車が通過しました。

(Translated by Google) It is a top-level unexplored station in Kyushu. 3 trains stop per day Visiting by train is difficult. I think there are many people who are fascinated by it, and many people visit by motorcycle touring or rental car. Please be careful when renting a car I have a hard time getting to the station because I accidentally enter the grounds of a neighboring house and the road is narrow. There are many messages lined up on stones placed in the waiting area. The condition of the station is very clean, and the platforms and plantings are well taken care of. If you like unexplored stations, this is the station you should visit at least once. (Original) 九州でトップレベルの秘境駅です 停まる電車は一日3本 電車での訪問は難易度が高いです 魅了される方も多いのか、バイクツーリングやレンタカーで訪問される方が多いのかと思います レンタカーの場合気をつけてください 近隣民家の敷地に誤って入ってしまったり、道が狭かったりと、駅までにたどり着くのにひと苦労です 待合所に置かれた石にメッセージがたくさん並んでます 駅の状態はとてもきれいで、ホームや植栽の手入れがきちんとされています 秘境駅好きなら一度は訪れたい駅です

A nice little island for walking around. Well-maintained and not touristy, so if trekking and enjoying views of nature is your thing, then by all means try it. It's a simple, no-frills experience that is not exactly hiking out in the wild on the one hand, but not exactly sightseeing on the other. Might be good for those that want to try and escape from the city, but not too far and not for too long. :)

(Translated by Google) GW, everywhere you go there's traffic and waiting in line. Fed up, he heads to Oirijima to avoid the crowds... I think this is a good island for people who like fishing. Campgrounds, beaches, kangaroo parks, etc. Maybe there is something like an accommodation facility? This is an island where you can enjoy Kyushu Olle (trekking along the coast). *You can go by Oirijima Kanko Ferry or Maribus Toeimaru. For those who are interested, please... (Original) GW、どこで行っても渋滞、順番待ち。嫌気が差し、人混みを避け大入島へ…。釣りが好きな人には良い島だと思います。キャンプ場、海水浴場、カンガルー公園など…。宿泊施設らしきものもあるかも？九州オルレ（海岸などをトレッキングする）を楽しむ島です。 ※大入島観光フェリーかマリバス常栄丸で行けます。興味がある方々はどうぞ…。

(Translated by Google) Oirijima Olle Course B during cherry blossom season. Saiki City is famous for its cherry blossom festival, but you can also enjoy cherry blossom viewing on Oirijima Island right in front of you. A course that includes a 100m class mountain hike. As a couple in our 40s and 70s, we didn't choose Course A because we got stuck at the first mountain, but it was a beautiful walk and hike with a view of the ocean. A peaceful scarecrow will also welcome you. There are also many oyster farms. I ate steamed oysters in Saeki City and they were huge and delicious. One ferry per hour Line: Mainland Saeki Port ⇒ Oirijima Horikiri Port (15 minutes) Return: Oirijima Isima Port ⇒ Mainland Saeki Port (7 minutes) Olle course map available at Shokusaikan in Horikiri Port By the way, while I was admiring the beautiful and calm sea, I ended up going off course in the second half. Take care... (Original) 桜シーズンの大入島オルレコースＢ。 佐伯市内は桜まつりで有名ですが目の前の大入島で花見も良いですよ。 100ｍ級山ハイクを交えるコース。 40代70代の二人連れ、最初の山でへばりコースＡ選択なりませんでしたが、海と眺望しながらのウォーク＆ハイクは麗らか。 のどかな案山子もお出迎え。 牡蠣養殖場も沢山。佐伯市内で蒸牡蠣食べたらでかくて旨かった。 渡航船は一時間一本 行：本土佐伯港⇒大入島堀切港（所要15分） 帰：大入島石間港⇒本土佐伯港（所要7分） 堀切港の食彩館にオルレコース地図あり ちなみに、麗らかで静かな海に見惚れていたらコースを後半外れてしまいました。お気を付けを…

(Translated by Google) Oirijima Olle It was a beautiful autumn day! The roads are easy to follow and there are several ferries that take you back to the mainland, so don't worry! It was an interesting course with oceans and mountains that you won't get bored of! The course from Kangaroo Square that goes over Mt. Tomi and returns to Ishima Port has very poor footing, so it is recommended for those who are confident in their physical strength! We went on a trail run for some reason. There were many places where it was easy to run, so I was able to get some good exercise! (Original) 大入島オルレ　秋晴れのなか最高でした！ 道もわかりやすくて本土に戻るフェリーも数あるので安心！ 海あり山ありの飽きさせない面白いコースでした！カンガルー広場からの遠見山を越えて石間港に戻るコースは、かなり足場が悪いので体力に自信のある方おすすめです！ 私たちはなんちゃってトレランしたのですが 走りやすい所も多くていい運動ができました！

(Translated by Google) I came by Olle. There were ribbons and signs so I didn't have to worry about getting lost. The course was well designed, passing through private houses and mandarin orange fields, allowing us to get a feel for life on the island. (Original) オルレで来ました。リボンや立て札があり、迷わずに済みました。民家やみかん畑の間を通るなどコースに工夫があり、島の暮らしを感じることができました。

(Translated by Google) We crossed by ferry and climbed the mountain, but it was an Olle course and was well maintained. This is a course that even beginners can go by themselves. (Original) フェリーで渡り、登山でしたがオルレコースとなっており、整備されていました。 初心者で一人でも行けるコースとなっています。

(Translated by Google) During Emperor Jimmu's eastward expedition, he landed on Onyujima Island, and when he pierced a rock near the sea with his cane two or three times, fresh water gushed out. It is said that the well never ran dry and was called the Well of the Gods. It is also recorded in the Nihon Shoki that the place where they landed was called Hyugadomari. This scene is depicted on the stage curtain in the main hall of the Saeki Cultural Center (from Oita Prefecture History Walk) (Original) 神武天皇東征の際、この大入島（おおにゅうじま）に上陸し、海の近くの岩に杖を二三度突き刺すと真水が吹き出した。その井戸は枯れることがなく神の井戸と呼ばれたとされる。 また、上陸した地を日向泊（ひゅうがどまり）と呼んだと日本書紀に記されている 佐伯文化会館大ホールの緞帳には、この場面が描かれている（大分県の歴史散歩より）

Very nice water fall, bridge too! Good parking spots. Worth it for the scenic ride from Beppu alone

A very beautiful waterfall formed from the eruption of Mt Aso iabout 100,000 years ago . It has a drop of around 20 m and width about 120 m . It also carried a nickname “ miniature Niagara Falls of Japan ‘“ due to its horseshoe shape . There’s a suspension bridge near by where you can watch the full view of the waterfall. There’s restaurant supplying good food near by and from the restaurant, there’s a path leading to the basin of the waterfall. Very easy assessable by car . A very magnificent place to spend a few hours .

Nice and relaxing, not many people there.

A beautiful falls, alongside there is a long rope bridge. I went on a rainy day, little slippery condition yet another level of beauty.

Nice waterfall. There are food shops and restaurants around. It is worth a visit if you are around. As we went there with a local people who drove there with his car and we made a stop of 30 minutes only, we don't know if the place is reachable with pubblic transportation and what are the activities that can be done around.

Beautiful waterfalls. Great place for photography and drone shots. There is a bridge also. You can enjoy the view from the bridge. Washroom and free parking available.

Beautiful! The path on the other side of the river is blocked though so you can't (temporarily?) walk the small loop when crossing the hanging bridge.

A very beautiful place with amazing waterfalls. You can go down to get closest spot to take pictures, crossing suspension bridge and walking along the sides with beautiful trees. Take some yummy noodles (next to water wheels), play the water games while enjoying your food. Staffs are nice and warm greetings, they played with my son and keep him entertaining :-)

I though Chinda falls were more impressive even though they don't get as much attention. These were a bit underwhelming compared to Chinda.

Amazing waterfall with a great view. Very easy to acesss. Drone footage cover and quick video link below https://youtu.be/z_i1YJV71us

Nice view, stop by and take some good photo if you come near by 😊

Lots of parking and facilities. Not worthwhile driving out here specifically, but a good rest stop.

Very beautiful and great place to have a walk on a sunny day.

Scenic and quiet area. A distance from the main route. Soba restaurant nearby Y1700 set meal.

If you want a nice easy walk through some caves then yes it is nice. Some random outside stuff to look at. Don't expect too much and you will not be disappointed. Definitely out of the way so will need own car but that is a fun adventure in it self. Plus the Harajiri falls are close so make it a day tour.

The cave is very eerie. They also started to entertain requests to dive within the cave. The showa display was very fondly remembered if you lived through this era.

20231001 I do not recommend taking route 45. The road is not clear and could only fit one car.

One of the best place to visit in Oita ken. The beauty inside the cave is wordless.

Definitely need a car to get here. Cost 1300 yen per person for adults. It’s not just a cave, but also a few museums, shops, temples, and more. Only need 2 hours to see everything, so make it a day trip and see Chinda Falls or Harajiri Falls or Lamune Onsen. If you want to book a reservation to scuba dive in the cane, reserve in advance on their website.

You can dive into the cave(reservation need)

There's an interesting cave with lots of stone Jizos. Heard it later that this is a famous ghost spot though I didn't see :)

The restaurant Buri Labo is located at the Kamae Road Station. The fresh buri don is very, very, very tasty. Highly recommend.

(Translated by Google) [Limited 1 meal! ! ] I wanna go there again! I want to bring my family! Fresh sashimi! And no matter what you say, rice! This is what a large serving is! this! I was finally able to bring someone important☆ To my mother who always works hard Please eat to your heart's content I can't say it in words Thank you ♥︎♥︎♥︎ He was delighted! Great satisfaction! Thank you for the meal! (Original) 【限定１食！！】 もう一度行きたい！ 家族を連れて来たい！ 新鮮なお刺身！ そして、なんと言っても米！ 大盛りとはコレよ！コレ！ やっと大切な人を連れて来れました☆ いつも頑張ってくれてる母へ お腹いっぱい食べてもらって 言葉では言えないけど ありがとう♥︎♥︎♥︎ 喜んでくれました！ 大大満足！ご馳走様でした！

(Translated by Google) I heard that the seafood bowl looks good. I went and tried it. This time I ordered amberjack shrimp tempura bowl. The freshness of amberjack is really It was good. There is no odor and the freshness is good. It has a crunchy feel or rather it has elasticity. very delicious. The shrimp tempura was also very delicious. Is the shrimp tempura a little small? I thought so, but the taste is No problem. Free and self-serve pickles Miso soup was all you can eat and drink. on the table in the middle It's all put together and you can take it for yourself. Miso soup also has different dashi stock. There are two types to choose from. This area is very kind. It was already past noon There are quite a few customers and it's busy. Well, it's not worth the wait it's okay. Ise lobster next to the restaurant Seafood such as shellfish is also kept alive. I was also selling it. However, Ise lobster is expensive. It was 10,000 yen per kg. There is also a souvenir corner next to it. I feel like everything is lined up perfectly. The parking lot is large and has quite a number of spaces. It's safe because you can park there. Of course, there is also a restroom, so don't worry. (Original) 海鮮丼が良さげだと聞いたので 行ってみました。 今回はカンパチ海老天丼を注文 カンパチの鮮度は本当に 良かったですね。 臭みもなく、鮮度が良いので ゴリゴリ感と言うか弾力があり とても美味しい。 海老天もとても美味しかった。 海老天はやや小ぶりかな？ という気もしましたが味は 問題なしです。 フリー＆セルフでお漬物と お味噌汁が食べ飲み放題でした。 真ん中あたりのテーブルに 纏めて置いてありセルフです。 お味噌汁も出汁の違うのが 二種類あり選べます。 この辺りはとても親切ですね。 昼時は過ぎてましたが 結構お客さんもいて賑わってる まぁ待つほどではないので 大丈夫です。 レストランの横には伊勢海老や 貝類など海産物も活き状態で 販売もしてました。 ただ伊勢海老は高いですね。 1kg10000円でしたね。 更にその横にはお土産物コーナーも ありそつなく揃えてる感じ。 駐車場は広くかなりの台数を 停められるので安心です。 当然トイレもあるので安心です。

It's a nice little pit stop.

(Translated by Google) 20240417 Kamae, Saeki City, Oita Prefecture, Seafood Restaurant “Kainaritei” in Kamae Roadside Station I had heard at the roadside station Yayoi that there was a seafood restaurant with a good reputation on the way back from Sky Park, so I went there. A friendly staff member immediately guided me to a vacant table at the back, and I was given a detailed explanation of the cold set, two types of special miso soup, Japanese bamboo shoots, and free ingredients such as special furikake. . After ordering a sashimi set meal, it was served on the table for a while. There is a wide variety of sashimi (bonito, yellowtail, squid, sea bream, salmon, horse mackerel, etc.), and everything is fresh, especially the yellowtail and bonito.It's so delicious that you can't resist it.You can have this for 1,600 yen. That's amazing! (Original) 20240417 大分県佐伯市蒲江　道の駅かまえ内海鮮レストラン「海鳴り亭」 「空の公園」に寄った帰り道に評判の良い海鮮料理店がある事を道の駅やよいで聞いていたので入りました。早速応対の良い店員さんに奥側テーブル席が空いてますのでどうぞと案内されお冷のセットと特製味噌汁2種とタケノコの和物、特製ふりかけなどのフリー食材の説明など丁寧に説明を受けた。刺身定食を注文して暫くするとテーブルに用意していただいた。器も食材を刺身も多種(カツオ、ブリ、イカ、鯛の炙りに、サーモン、アジなどが有りどれも新鮮特にブリやカツオの美味さは最高😀美味しくて堪らない。これを1600円で提供できるのは流石だね！

(Translated by Google) I received the Briyukke Negi Shiodon (1,600 yen). The sauce coated the yellowtail just right, making it easy to eat without any stickiness. The Burikatsu had plenty of original tartar, and the rice went well without being addictive. It feels a little touristy, but the two types of miso, coffee, tea, and small side dishes are self-service, so I think it's a total satisfaction. Since it is a service item, there is no sense of waiting until the food arrives, but I think it may affect the turnover rate. (You may feel like you have to wait a long time for your turn after arriving, but once it's your turn to eat, you can enjoy your meal at your leisure.) (Original) ブリユッケネギ塩丼（1,600円）を頂きました。ブリに程よくタレが絡まってクセも無く食べやすかったです。ブリカツはオリジナルのタルタルもたっぷりでクセも無くご飯が進みました。 若干の観光価格を感じますが、味噌󠄀が2種類とコーヒー、紅茶、ちょっとした小鉢がセルフサービスとなっているので、トータル的に満足出来る形かな。 サービス品で、料理が来るまでの待ち感は無いですが、回転率に影響が有りそうかな。（来店後の順番待ちが長く感じますが、いざ食事の番になれば食後までゆっくり楽しめます）

(Translated by Google) This is the roadside station Kamae. I visited on a Sunday after 1pm. There was a line outside the restaurant. I was looking for seafood at the shop, I was disappointed that I didn't have the good sardine (maybe the color was bad). I bought surimi tempura instead👍 For dinner at home 🍶 (Original) 道の駅かまえです。 日曜日の13時過ぎに訪問しました。 お食事処は、外まで並んでいました。 ショップで海産物を物色しましたが、 いりこの良いのが（色が悪かったかな）無くて残念でした。 かわりにすり身の天ぷらを購入👍 自宅で晩酌のアテに🍶

(Translated by Google) It was very delicious. Free miso soup (2 types) and pickles (tasty too) in the center of the restaurant On this day Mandarin oranges, shiratama dango, and coffee It was free🆓. The staff was kind and polite, and I was able to spend a heartwarming time. I'll come again♪ (Original) とても美味しかったです。 レストラン中央にある無料のお味噌汁(2種)、漬物(これも味がいい) この日は ミカン、白玉団子、コーヒーが フリー🆓でした。スタッフさんも親切で丁寧な対応で 心温まる時間を過ごす事が出来ました。 また 来ますね～♪

(Translated by Google) A roadside station located a little way back toward Oita from Kamae IC. This restaurant specializes in yellowtail, but this time it's seafood bowl. The one in the photo is the regular version that costs 1,500 yen, but the amount of material will be increased for an additional 300 yen. The regular version has enough volume. Miso soup, coffee, and at this time of year, tangerines are included. It is topped with sashimi from fresh local seafood landed at Tsurumi Port, such as yellowtail, amberjack, grunt, gurnard, and gure. The menu also includes a wide variety of yellowtail, tempura, and oyster shellfish. The staff are friendly and talk to me, and they also offer refills for miso soup and coffee. In the fresh fish corner, we also sell fresh seafood and agricultural products, including oyster shellfish. You can enjoy the bounty of the ria coastline at a reasonable price, which is said to be the place where the lords of Saeki live. I think the price and freshness are unheard of not only in Osaka and Tokyo, but also in Oita City! (Original) 蒲江ICから少し大分方面に戻る場所にある道の駅。ブリが推しのレストランですが、今回は海鮮丼。写真のものは1500円の通常版ですが、プラス300円でネタが増量されるとのこと。通常版で十分のボリューム。お味噌汁、コーヒー、この時期はミカンがが付いてます。 ブリ、カンパチ、イサキ、ホウボウ、グレ等、鶴見港に水揚げされる新鮮な近海物の刺身が乗っています。ブリや天ぷら、ヒオウギ貝のメニューも充実しています。 店員さんも気さくに話してくださいますし、お味噌汁やコーヒーのおかわりも勧めてくださいます。 鮮魚コーナーでは、ヒオウギ貝を始め新鮮な海産物、農産物販売もあります。 「佐伯の殿様は浦でもつ」と言われた、リアス式海岸の恵みをリーズナブルに味わえます。 大阪や東京はもちろん、大分市内ではあり得ない価格と鮮度だと思います!