Yufuin travel guide

Nestled at the foot of Mount Yufu, Yufuin is a serene hot spring resort known

for its picturesque basin landscapes. It attracts visitors all year round who

come to immerse themselves in its natural beauty and healing thermal waters.

The main street in Yufuin, situated at the foot of Mount

Yufu, runs from near JR Yufuin Station to Kinrinko Lake.

This bustling street—known as Yunotsubo Avenue—

features around 70 establishments, including boutiques,

gift shops, art galleries, and cafes. It is about a 30-minute

walk from the station to the lake along the avenue.

One of Yufuin’s most iconic landmarks, this lake is famous

for the hot springs that gush from its depths. On cold days,

enchanting steam rises from the water’s surface. The lake

is located at the end of the town’s main walking route,

approximately 1.5 kilometers from Yufuin Station.

Yufuin Floral Village is an amusement park that recreates

the streets of England’s Cotswolds region, famously used

as a filming location for ‘Harry Potter’. Cute owls will

welcome you at OWL’S FOREST. Visitors can enjoy strolling,

gourmet food, and shopping among the beautiful flowers in

the village. There is even an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ shop here.

Seiro-mushi is prepared in large bamboo or cypress baskets

right in front of the diners. This cooking method enriches the

flavors with the subtle warmth and fragrance of the wood.

Experience the vibrant, ‘Jigoku-mushi’ (literally ‘hell-steaming’)

tradition of Beppu, Oita, where fresh local ingredients are

steamed to perfection before your eyes.