Driving Through Japan's Aso Highlands | Scenic Drive 4K

This scenic route follows the famous Yamanami Highway across the grasslands and mountains of central Kyushu, passing Mount Aso, Chojabaru, Yufuin, and ending in the hot spring city of Beppu. Starting from the Aso caldera, the Yamanami Highway passes the Shiroyama Viewpoint and crosses the Kuju Mountains via Makinoto Pass and Chojabaru. After passing through the Yufuin basin, the road climbs the base of Mount Yufu before making its final descent into Beppu. 🗺️ Route Highlights & Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:51 Mt. Aso Crater Parking to Aso Station JCT 27:05 Aso Station JCT to Shiroyama Viewpoint 44:03 Shiroyama Viewpoint to Makinoto Pass 1:10:57 Makinoto Pass to Chojabaru 1:17:40 Chojabaru to Yufuin 1:54:32 Yufuin to Mt. Yufu Trailhead 2:03:45 Mt. Yufu Trailhead to Beppu City Date: August 5, 2025 Google Maps route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WY3GqRdJ8nkBz... Music: Swans In Flight - Asher Fulero from YouTube Audio Library #やまなみハイウェイ #阿蘇パノラマライン