Beppu travelogue features cherry blossoms and local shrines

A traveler documents a day in Beppu, visiting local landmarks including Hatoba Shrine and the Takegawa Onsen area. The itinerary includes shopping at Youme Town and observing various cherry blossom species along the Sakurai River and near Tsurumi-dake.

The account notes the seasonal presence of cherry blossoms, including Somei Yoshino and Oshima cherry varieties, as well as early appearances of carp streamers (koinobori) at the Sakurai River Sabo Park. The trip concludes with a visit to a local hot spring during a period of free access for the festival.