Live camera of Kuju no Sora Chojabaru | Kokonoe Town, Kuju District, Oita Prefecture

This is the Chojabaru live camera installed in Tano, Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture. From the Chojabaru area at an elevation of about 1,050 meters, you can check the Kuju mountain range, the direction of Mt. Mimata and Mt. Iwo, the sky over Chojabaru, cloud cover, and visibility. It is useful before mountain climbing, walking around Tadewara Marsh, driving on the Yamanami Highway, or checking snow and road condition clues in winter.

Chojabaru is one of the representative areas of the Handa Plateau in Aso-Kuju National Park. It is a base for tourism and hiking, with trailheads for the Kuju mountains, Tadewara Marsh, the Chojabaru Visitor Center, hot springs, and the Yamanami Highway nearby. Because mountain weather changes quickly, it is helpful to check the live camera together with the weather forecast and rain cloud radar before departure.

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Live Camera Information

• Distribution type – still image
• Distribution and management – Kuju no Sora
• Installation location – Chojabaru, Tano, Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture 879-4911
• Related site – Chojabaru Visitor Center

What You Can Check With the Chojabaru Live Camera

The Chojabaru live camera lets you check the mountain scenery toward the Kuju mountain range, the sky around Chojabaru, cloud movement, and visibility. On clear days, the mountain shapes are easy to see, while fog or low clouds may hide the summits. The camera is useful for getting a sense of local conditions before hiking, climbing, walking around Tadewara Marsh, or visiting the area for sightseeing.

The live camera image is not a weather forecast by itself. Using it together with rain cloud radar and the weather forecast makes it easier to judge the current conditions around Chojabaru.

Useful Before Checking Weather, Visibility, and Snow for Hiking

Chojabaru is used as a trailhead area for the Kuju mountains. Before hiking toward Mt. Mimata, Bogatsuru, Amagaike, or nearby routes, it is helpful to check the sky, how clearly the mountains are visible, whether fog is present, and whether there appears to be snow in winter. Mountain weather can change more quickly than lowland weather, with clouds and wind increasing even when the forecast looks calm.

From winter to early spring, snow and icy conditions may occur around Chojabaru and toward Makinoto Pass. Check the live camera along with weather forecasts, road information, and trail information before making plans.

Around Tadewara Marsh and Chojabaru Visitor Center

Near Chojabaru are Tadewara Marsh, a Ramsar Convention registered wetland, and the Chojabaru Visitor Center, which introduces the nature of Aso-Kuju National Park. Tadewara Marsh has wooden walkways, allowing visitors to enjoy seasonal plants and wetland scenery with the Kuju mountains in the background. It is a popular area not only for hikers but also for visitors who want a short nature walk.

In spring, new growth appears after controlled burning. Early summer brings fresh greenery and flowers, autumn brings pampas grass and fall colors, and winter can bring snow-covered scenery. Checking the sky and mountain visibility on the live camera before visiting can help you plan your walk.

Check Before Driving Toward the Yamanami Highway and Makinoto Pass

The Chojabaru area is located along the Yamanami Highway, one of Kyushu’s most scenic driving routes. It is also a convenient stop when traveling toward Makinoto Pass, Senomoto Highland, Kurokawa Onsen, or Yufuin. Mountain roads can be affected by fog, rain, snow, and icy surfaces, especially in winter.

If you are driving or touring by motorcycle, check the local visibility on the live camera and, when necessary, also check road information and live cameras around Makinoto Pass or Senomoto Highland.

Seasonal Points to Check

In spring, plants begin to sprout around Tadewara Marsh after controlled burning. Early summer brings fresh greenery and the season of Miyama Kirishima azaleas in the Kuju area. Summer has a cool highland atmosphere, autumn brings pampas grass and fall colors, and winter can show snow and frost-covered scenery. The atmosphere visible on the camera changes greatly by season.

For sightseeing or hiking, check the live camera together with seasonal information such as new greenery, Miyama Kirishima, fall colors, or snow. During fall foliage season, long holidays, and busy hiking periods, nearby roads and parking areas may become crowded, so starting early is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Chojabaru Live Camera

What can I see on the Chojabaru live camera?

You can check the mountain scenery toward the Kuju mountain range, the sky, cloud cover, and visibility around Chojabaru. It is useful before climbing, walking around Tadewara Marsh, or driving through the area.

Where is Chojabaru located?

Chojabaru is a highland area in Tano, Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture, inside Aso-Kuju National Park. It is a base for sightseeing and hiking, with trailheads for the Kuju mountains, Tadewara Marsh, and the Chojabaru Visitor Center nearby.

Can I check snow conditions in winter?

The live camera can give a rough idea of whether snow is visible around Chojabaru and how the mountains look. For detailed road restrictions, always check road information and weather information as well.

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• Makinoto Pass and trailhead live camera
• Mt. Kuju Iida Ohara, Ueno, and Mt. Hossho north ridge live camera
• Kokonoe Town Jizobaru live camera
• Kusu River Sakai Bridge live camera
• Senomoto Highland Yamanami Highway toward Oita live camera
• Kurokawa Onsen Sakura Street live camera