Walking around the spa town of Myoban, Beppu

On the second day, we went to some sightseeing spots such as Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture. We also visited some historical places related to Bungo Kaido, the old road network in Japan dating from the Edo period.

First we strolled around the spa town of Myoban. Among the eight hot springs of Beppu, the Myoban Onsen (明礬温泉) has a sense of the inner space. Located in mountain areas, Myoban is famous for its yunohana (湯の花) products that have been developed from the Edo era. The thatched huts of Yunohana that produce hot pink spring flowers are shown their work process.

We parked a car in the Okamoya souvenir shop. There is an observation deck, you can see a magnificent city view and the bridge of Oita Expressway in front of you. 

After that I went to see the Yunohana huts in the nearby place called Yunosato.

Going through the souvenir shops and walk straight, I finally came here.

More Yunohana huts with Mount Garan in the background.

The Yunohana museum hut. I recommend you to visit this place; you can see the manufacturing process of natural flower medicine for free.