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湯布院（大分県）
Yufuin (Oita Prefecture)

One of Japan’s most popular hot springs surrounded in bucolic farmland

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The Yufuin hot spring resort town is located in the Yufuin Basin in the center of Oita Prefecture. Situated at the foot of the beautiful Mt. Yufu, it is one of the more popular hot spring resorts in Japan.
There are numerous hot springs in the area. One of them, the Yufuin Hot Springs, has roughly 900 hot spring sources, boasting the second highest number of hot spring water sources and the volume in Japan. There are many hotels and inns in Yufuin, so you can of course stay the night and enjoy the hot springs at your leisure, there are also day-trip hot springs for a less involved trip.
There are plenty of attractive shops, restaurants, and art museums within walking distance of Yufuin Station, making it a perfect place for a leisurely walk and perhaps some shopping. Rickshaws and bicycles are also available for rent if you don’t want to walk. We also recommend taking a ride on the famous horse-drawn carriage available to tourists to better enjoy the bucolic scenery.
The rich natural beauty of Yufuin cannot be missed as well, whether the mystical beauty of Kinrin Lake, the vastness of Mt. Yufu, or the spectacular beauty of each of the four seasons. From fall through winter, a morning mist envelopes the Yufuin Basin. Many people travel to see the amazing scenery offered by observation decks such as the Sagiridai Overlook or the Jakoshi Pass Observatory as they look down on the fantastical mist.
This is one area you cannot miss if you’re traveling through eastern Kyushu, via Fukuoka, Oita, and Miyazaki.

Category #Nature and Scenery #Mythology and History #Outdoor Sports #Tourism Sites #Cuisine and Souvenirs #Hot Springs
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Basic Information

Address 879-5104　大分県由布市湯布院町川北8-5
Telephone Number 0977-84-2446（Yufu City Tourist Information Center (Open 9:00-17:30)）
Transport ■ About 55 minutes by car from Oita Airport.
■ Highway Bus: About 55 minutes from Oita Airport, 1 hour and 40 minutes from Fukuoka Airport, or 2 hours and 20 minutes from Fukuoka.
■ JR train: About 50 minutes from Oita Station, 60 minutes from Beppu Station, 2 hours and 20 minutes from Kitakyushu Station, or 2 hours and 10 minutes from Fukuoka Station.
Related website Yufu City website
General Incorporated Association Yufu City Machizukuri Tourism Bureau website
Yufuin Hot Spring Association website

＊Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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