Daikanbo
I love the ever-changing landscape of Kyushu. I rode past frost-covered slopes to bubbling hot springs and zoomed through wild yellow fields. After lunch, I came across Daikanbo - a spectacular lookout spot which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Aso and Kuju mountain ranges. You can also see the Aso Village below from this vantage point.
In December, the grassy fields are a gloriously bright yellow. This grass spreads through the entire area surrounding the peak of Daikanbo and creates a picture perfect frame for mountains in the distance.
From the carpark, a gentle walk through a windy trail through grass takes you up towards the peak of Daikanbo. I found it quite meditative to be walking along this path and to be greeted with such a pleasant view at the top was just the cherry on the cake for me.
It was around 3 pm when I arrived. The sun, with its long afternoon shadows, brought out the magic of this place. It would be really lovely to come here to see the sunset or pack a picnic lunch. Especially if you are already in the Aso area, it is definitely a worthwhile detour.
