Yufu

A hot spring basin beneath Mount Yufu, famous for Yufuin's artistic streets, morning mist on Lake Kinrin, and scenic sightseeing trains.

Yufu is located in central Oita Prefecture, with the basin of Yufuin Onsen nestled at the foot of the twin-peaked Mount Yufu. Yunotsubo Street is lined with shops, morning mist is a common sight on Lake Kinrin during autumn and winter, and the Sagiridai Observatory overlooks the sea of clouds in the basin. Hot spring options are diverse, ranging from Yufuin to the stone-paved old streets of Yunohira Onsen, and the unique Tsukahara Onsen near the crater, while Unagu Hime Shrine exudes ancient charm. It is suitable for all seasons, with autumn morning mist and foliage being particularly beautiful. JR Yufuin Station on the Kyudai Main Line is connected to Fukuoka by the Yufuin no Mori sightseeing train, or you can take a bus from Oita Airport or drive from Beppu.

Destinations

• Yufuin
• Beppu

Itineraries

• Fukuoka, Yufuin & Beppu Hot Spring Getaway – A short hot spring route starting and ending in Fukuoka, connecting Dazaifu, Yufuin, and Beppu entirely by rail and bus
• Northern Kyushu Road Trip: Yufuin, Aso & Takachiho – A loop starting and ending in Fukuoka without backtracking, passing through Beppu, Kokonoe, Kurokawa, Aso, Takachiho, a…
• Kyushu Rail Grand Loop (No Car) – A car-free loop around Kyushu: Nagasaki on the west, Aso in the center, Beppu and Miyazaki on the east, ending in Kagos…