Yufuin Onsen, Oita, Kyushu

Yufuin Onsen,
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A popular onsen area located about 10 kilometers inland from Beppu.

A developed onsen area with many ryokans, museums, cafes and also natural scenery .

Yufuin is located in a small valley blessed with magnificent and abundant nature. Fields and rice paddies are spread throughout the valley.  There are cafes, boutiques, art galleries on the main street of the town making Yufuin looking more like a shopping area than an onsen town.  But hidden gems are waiting for you to find them out! The traditional onsen ryokans are scattered in the town's green areas where local people quietly live their ordinary lives.

 
  • Type of Onsen:

Yufuin is ranked with the second highest onsen water flow in Japan. The type of onsen in Yufuin is simple hot spring which is colorless, transparent, tasteless and odorless. It is said to be effective for recovery from fatigue, skin beauty and relief of muscle pain, arthritis and neuralgia. 

 

  • Things to Do:

Most of the attractions are not far from the main waking street in the town so it is suggested to explore Yufuin on foot. You can also stroll through the streets by horse carriage, rickshaw or bicycle.

Yufin is surrounded by mountains including the famous Yufudake (Mt. Yufu). This volcano is characterized by the distinctive twin peakss. You can hike up the mountain within 2-3 hours if you like to enjoy the spectacular panorama of Yufuin.

Another natural landmark is Lake Kinrin(Lake Kinrinko).  It is a small lake with two separate onsen on its bottom . The morning mist rises silently from the warm water creating a beautiful fantasy-like scene especially in autumn and winter.

 

  • Suggested Ryokans:

A full range of onsen ryokans from simple to luxury stay. Here are some of the best onsen hotels:

Yufuin Sansuikan

This hotel is famous for its open-air onsen bath and guest rooms having the fantastic view of Mount…Check Price

Shimizu Ryokan

The biggest charm is the mysterious cave onsen where you can forgot the outside world and enjoy...Check Price

Soan Cosmos

A traditional ryokan with big renovation in 2017. The ryokan prides itself of having frequent …Check Price

Yufuin Gettoan

A ryokan with 18 traditional Japanese-style cottages scattered in a 3000m² garden. Each cottage has…Check Price

Access

Transportation from......

Fukuoka

  • JR from Hakata Station(130mins) to Yufuin Station
  • direct bus from Hakata Station or Fukuoka Airport (120mins) to Yufuin Station Bus Center

Beppu

  • direct bus from Beppu (60mins) to Yufuin Station Bus Cente
  • JR from Beppu Station, transit at Oita Station, then to Yufuin Station (around 80mins)