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Yufuin Onsen

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A hot spring with a beautiful, fantastic Japanese scenery.

Yufuin Onsen is a beautiful hot spring with a fantastic view of the traditional Japanese landscape, where old-fashioned Japanese-style inns stand. The spring quality is sodium chloride, which is effective for neuralgia, cuts, burns, and other ailments. After sightseeing in the hot spring town by taking the Yunotsubo Street or a horse-drawn carriage, let's relax and enjoy the original Japanese landscape from the open-air bath!

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic Onsen

Highlights

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Tour a Hot Spring Town with a Nostalgic Atmosphere

Yufuin Onsen is a hot spring resort that boasts one of the largest scales in Oita prefecture and is loved by many travelers. The hot spring town features small souvenir shops and restaurants lining the streets, with a characteristic nostalgic atmosphere. At night, the entire town is lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere. There are various accommodations in the area, ranging from long-established ryokans to high-end hotels and affordable lodging facilities, all of which are popular. Why not take a leisurely stroll through the hot spring town with its nostalgic atmosphere and relax?

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The Three Famous Inns of Yufuin, Representing Yufuin

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Yufuin Onsen boasts the three famous inns of Yufuin, Kamenoi Besso, Yufuin Tamanoyu, and Sanso Murata. Each has its own unique features, and is loved by a wide range of visitors, from hot spring enthusiasts to tourists. Kamenoi Besso is a ryokan surrounded by rich greenery, with open-air baths fed by natural hot springs and rooms with stunning views. Yufuin Tamanoyu is a lodging boasting abundant hot spring water and a vast 3,000-tsubo garden. Sanso Murata is a modern space created based on an old Japanese house, where you can experience the unique world of Murata alone. The superb cuisine and service are also attractive. When visiting Yufuin, we highly recommend staying at one of these inns!

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Yunotsubo Street: a Souvenir and Gourmet Spot

Yufuin Onsen and Yunotsubo Street are popular souvenir and gourmet spots located in Yufu City, Oita Prefecture. This street is surrounded by rich nature and offers picturesque views that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Yunotsubo Street has many historical buildings, souvenir shops, and gourmet spots where you can spend your time leisurely. A trip to Yufuin Onsen and Yunotsubo Street is sure to be a fun journey filled with diverse attractions such as nature, history, and food.

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Relaxing Tour of Yufuin on a Sightseeing Horse Carriage!

Yufuin Onsen and the sightseeing horse carriage in Yufu City, Oita Prefecture, is an activity where you can enjoy a leisurely ride on a wooden carriage. In a retro atmosphere, you can tour the natural and tourist spots of Yufuin while being rocked by a horse-drawn carriage. You can enjoy the scenery of the mountains and the changing seasons, such as autumn leaves, as you pass through the hot spring town. It's recommended to check the official website for reservations by phone when riding the sightseeing horse carriage. Yufuin Onsen and the sightseeing horse carriage are the perfect combination for enjoying a healing trip surrounded by nature!

Point 5

Enjoy a Highland for Trekking and Cycling

Tsukahara Highland is located at an altitude of about 600-700 meters, offering cool temperatures in the summer and a snowy landscape in the winter. You can enjoy activities such as trekking on Mount Yufu and cycling. In the surrounding area, you can also try Oita's famous meat dishes such as Bungo beef, local chicken, and wild boar meat. Visiting Yufuin Onsen and Tsukahara Highland allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and refresh both your mind and body. It takes about 15 minutes by car from Yufuin Onsen, but the scenery from the car window is also wonderful, so it's a good idea to visit while taking a drive.

Sightseeing

A Hot Spring Resort of Japan's Traditional Culture

In the hot spring town of Yufuin, there are various ryokans and hotels of all sizes, with charming buildings and gardens being one of the highlights. Along the river that flows through the town, there are scattered open-air baths and footbaths, allowing you to enjoy the scenery while soaking in the hot springs. Furthermore, there are many inns with hot springs that use abundant amounts of water from the source, allowing you to enjoy high-quality hot springs. The surrounding area of the hot spring town also has many gourmet and tourist spots, making it an attractive destination for travelers. Not only as a hot spring resort, but you can also feel Japan's traditional culture of the good old days along with the beautiful scenery.

Basic Information

	Address	4-1 Kawakita, Yufuincho, Yufu-shi, Oita 879-5114
	Business Hours	Mon: 9:00～17:00 Tue: 9:00～17:00 Wed: 9:00～17:00 Thu: 9:00～17:00 Fri: 9:00～17:00 Sat: 定休日 Sun: 定休日
	TEL	0977-85-4464
	Web Site	http://www.yufuin.gr.jp/

Average Review

3.8

3 Reviews

少し遠くにある、四国八十八ヶ所巡ってパワーをいただきました。92歳の母も歩けて、自然を感じながら、可愛いお地蔵さんにもほっこりしました。

結構揺れるけど観光列車です、レトロな感じです。クルーのお姉さんに記念撮影してもらえます。

大変親切に応対してくれました

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