Part of Aso-Kuju National Park — straddling southwest Oita and northeast Kumamoto prefectures — Mount Kuju comprises a number of lofty peaks. But at 1,791 meters, Nakadake is the highest, and a worthwhile spot for any hiking enthusiast. It is also a must for those seeking the unusual and the unique. The route to the top of Nakadake is a rewarding affair: It passes mountain springs, through forests, grassy fields and Ramsar-recognized wetlands, skirts a caldera lake and climbs to a peak with unobstructed views of both Oita and Kumamoto prefectures. Make sure to put this spot on your post-pandemic travel bucket list. 📸 Chris Ott
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