go to content go to search box go to global site navigation

Yufuin

Advertisement

Introducing Yufuin

About 25km inland from Beppu, picturesque Yufuin sits in the shadow of the majestic twin peaks of Yufu-dake. Tourism development has gradually increased in the past few years, and Yufuin is best avoided on holidays and weekends. It’s still very much worth a stop en route to Aso, or on a day trip from Beppu.

Advertisement

The Yufuin Hot Springs Tourist Information office (84-2446; 9am-7pm) inside the train station has some information in English, including an excellent and detailed walking map showing galleries, museums and onsen. There is a postal ATM next to the station. The station itself is a striking piece of architecture, and holds a small art gallery as well.

As in Beppu, making a pilgrimage from one onsen to another is a popular activity in Yufuin. Shitan-yu (admission ¥200; 10am-9pm) is a thatched bathhouse on the northern shore of Kirin-ko, a lake fed by hot springs, so it’s warm (ish) all year round. Yufuin is noted for its high-quality handicrafts. The town also has a few interesting temples and shrines; tourist information (85-4464) is available.

The double-peaked Yufu-dake (1584m) volcano overlooks Yufuin and takes about 90 minutes to climb. A few buses between Beppu and Yufuin stop at the base of Yufu-dake, Yufu-tozan-guchi (¥700, 43 minutes). From Yufuin, the bus takes 16 minutes (¥360).

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

In our shop

Bags feeling light?
Coffee table looking bare?
Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here.

See all books in our shop

Hotels & Hostels in Yufuin

See all hotels and hostels in Yufuin

Travel Insurance

Going to Japan? Make sure you're covered.

Get a quote

See all travel services

Advertisement