Yabakei, Oita

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Yabakei (耶馬溪町; -machi) was a town located in Shimoge District, Oita, Japan. On March 1 2005, the town became a district of Nakatsu City along with nearby Yamakuni, Honyabakei and Sanko.

An area of lush forests and mountains, Yabakei is known for its beautiful autumn leaves. It also is home to Aonodōmon, a legendary tunnel said to have been dug through solid rock by a single man over 30 years, and Rakanji, a famous mountain temple.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,215 and the density of 28.39 persons per km². The total area is 183.70 km².

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