Yufuin

Yufuin (由布院) is a small town in Oita Prefecture on Kyushu Island. It's famous for its onsen (natural hot springs), the Yufu-dake mountain view, and the charming pedestrian streets lined with cafes and Japanese-style sweet shops. It offers a "warm Japanese countryside" feel, perfect for strolling, taking photos, and simply relaxing. 🚆 Getting to Yufuin From Fukuoka → Yufuin 1. 🚅 JR Yufuin no Mori Train • Route: Hakata → Yufuin • Travel Time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes • Highlights: Luxurious train design with stunning views along the way • Price: Approximately 4,500 yen per trip ✅ Advance booking recommended Because it's very popular. 2. 🚌 Highway Bus • Price: Approximately 2,800–3,200 yen • Travel time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes • Book through SunQ Pass or the bus company's website 🏞️ Recommended attractions 1. Yufuin Floral Village • A European-style village Feel like you've stepped into the world of "Harry Potter." • There are many souvenir shops, cafes, and photo spots. 📍 About a 10-minute walk from the station. 2. Kinrin Lake (金鱗湖) • A highlight of Yufuin. • In the morning, the mist floats beautifully over the water. • There are many cafes and restaurants with a nice atmosphere. ☕ We recommend "Cafe La Ruche," which has a stunning lake view. 3. Yunotsubo Kaido Street (湯の坪街道) • The main street of the town. • Filled with sweet shops, cafes, souvenir shops, and cute knick-knacks. 🍦 Recommended food: • Yufuin Milk Ice Cream • Yufuin Milk Pudding • Cheese Tart • Japanese Fried Food ♨️ Recommended Hot Springs • Yufuin Onsen Hot Spring (Many hotels have private hot springs). • If you're staying overnight, we recommend a ryokan with its own hot spring. • For example: "Yufuin Baien" or "Yufuin Gettouan" 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Recommended Accommodation Types Highlights Approximate Price/night 💎 Luxury Ryokan Yufuin Gettouan with Yufu Mountain View and Private Outdoor Onsen ¥30,000–50,000 🌿 Nature-View Ryokan Yufuin Baien with Mountain View and Japanese Garden ¥20,000–30,000 💰 Budget-Friendly Etavia Yufuin: Close to the Station, Convenient and Clean ¥7,000–10,000 📷 Popular Photo Spots • Lake Kinrin in the Morning (Beautiful mist) • Yunotsubo Street in the afternoon (colorful shops) • Yufuin Station (classic wooden buildings) • Yufu-dake mountain view from the parking lot near the lake 🍱 Recommended food • Yufuin Milk Pudding • Yufuin Sanshoku Cheese Tart • Gyudon (beef bowl) at a small street vendor • Coffee and cake at a lakeside cafe 🕒 Recommended itinerary (1 day) Morning: • Depart from Fukuoka on the Yufuin no Mori train • Stroll along Yunotsubo Kaido • Eat dessert/ice cream/pudding Lunch: • Eat local food at a Japanese restaurant near Kinrin Lake Afternoon: • Stroll along Kinrin Lake • Take photos of the Yufu-dake mountain view • Soak in an onsen (if time permits) Evening: • Return to Fukuoka / or stay overnight at a ryokan #TravelFukuoka #QualityContent