Sightseeing Spots

Miyama Kirishima, autumn leaves, hoarfrost and the ever-popular mountain of climbers all year round.

Mount Mt Yufu, towering in the northeastern part of Yufuin, is popularly known as Bungo Fuji.
It has been revered as a sacred mountain since ancient times and is a famous peak that appears in Bungo Fudoki and Manyoshu (Collection of Myriad Leaves).
The summit has two peaks and can be seen clearly from anywhere in Yufuin.
You can also see Beppu Bay, Kuju Mountains, and Yufuin Town.
Information boards and mountain trails are also maintained, and steep slopes can be climbed without difficulty on zigzag roads.
15 minutes by car to the trailhead.

The temperature of the lake does not change much throughout the year as several streams flow in and hot springs spring out.
On days when the outside temperature is low, steam rises and you are surrounded by a fantastic atmosphere.
You can see fish such as tilapia (foreign fish), crucian carp, carp, and flies (haya) in this lake.

Lake Kinrin used to be several times larger than it is today, but it was buried in a landslide caused by several earthquakes.
It is said that the surface of the lake is narrow and shallow.
In 1884, the Confucian scholar "Kuso Mori" visited this place,
It is said that the name "Lake Kinrin" was started when the crucian carp scales shined in gold.
15 minutes on foot, 3 minutes by car.

Kagurame Lake is a lake located on the southeastern slope of Mount Tsurumi in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, and is part of Aso- Kuju National Park.
Although it has the name of a lake, it is about 1km in circumference.
The name Kagurame Lake is said to come from a legend that during Heian Period, singing and dancing women from Tsurumidake Shrine lived on the shores of the lake.

Kagurame Lake Iris Garden, adjacent to the lake, is a well-known sightseeing spot with around 80 species and 15,000 irises (approximately 300,000 plants).
The best time to see is from the beginning of June to the beginning of July, and the Hanashobu appreciation party is held every year from the beginning to the middle of June.
50 minutes by train / bus, 35 minutes by car (via general road).

This two-tiered waterfall is located on the border between Amagase Town and Kusu Town, and the sight of the abundant water cascading down, creating fine spray, is a majestic sight.
It is also known as "Ura-mi no Taki"Urami Falls), and you can see the back of the waterfall from the walking trail that leads to Shimotaki.
It is recommended because it is even more spectacular during the autumn leaves season and the fresh green season.
At night, the entire waterfall is lit up in green.

It is a two-tiered waterfall with a waterfall basin in the middle, and is a waterfall with a width of 40m and a head of 20m as a whole.
The first-tier waterfall has a deep basin, and the second-tier waterfall, where the water that collects in this basin flows out, is smooth and crowded with children who slip in the waterfall in the summer.
The appearance of this waterfall slide is also a local summer tradition.

This famous waterfall has a long history. It is said that the high priest Zen Master Rankei Doryu, who came to Japan from Song China during Kamakura Period, named the waterfall Ryumon Falls Falls because it resembled the Dragon Ryumon at the Upper Yellow River in China, and built Ryumonji Temple here.
Nearby, there are campsites such as Ryumon Falls Campsite and Uesugi Campsite, and Ryumon Onsen is also located here.

Every year in late March, the scenery of rape blossoms and rows of cherry blossom trees spreads out before you with Mt Yufu level, as a backdrop.
The contrast between the yellow of rape blossoms, the pink of cherry blossoms, and the blue of the sky and river surface is the peaceful spring landscape itself.
5 minutes on foot.

Yuichigo Monogatari
"I want to grow strawberries in Yufuin"
Until now, there were no strawberry farmers in Yufuin.The severe cold of winter, low solar radiation, and snow...
It cannot be said that it is suitable for strawberry cultivation.However, there was a hot spring here.
"If we can make good use of this hot spring for cultivation."
There was no precedent, no example, and no proof that it would work, but with the help of many people, bright red ripe strawberries finally ripened in Yufuin.
And we named the strawberries spun from warm water "Yuichigo."
Please enjoy the special strawberries only available in Yufuin.

"Shitan-yu" is a traditional bath in Yufuin that anyone can use.
The shared hot spring with a thatched roof overlooking Lake Kinrin is a mixed bath, and the lake side is an open-air bath.
The inside of the indoor bath is surprisingly large, and the feeling of the pebbles laid underneath is comfortable for your feet.

The bathing fee is 200 yen per person, and the bathing time is from 10:00.
15 minutes on foot, 3 minutes by car.

It is an observatory overlooking the Yufuin Basin where the steam rises.
It is highly recommended for customers arriving by car.
10 minutes by car.

The first facility specializing in stained glass in Japan.
It is a very valuable museum for those who are interested in historic buildings.
5 minutes on foot.

The station building was completed in 1990 and was designed by Oita Prefecture-born architect Arata Isozaki.
Yufuin Station in the area, making it a pioneer in station buildings with a focus on design.

To make the inside and outside of the station building look spacious and conspicuous even from a distance
The lobby has a 12m high atrium, making it a fitting gateway to Yufuin Onsen.
In addition, the exhibits change every month in the waiting room, making it an art gallery just like a museum.

From a practical point of view, the surrounding environment, where the cold weather is severe in winter, is taken into consideration, and there are large and thick glass doors that block the wind and floor heating equipment that uses hot spring water.

The sound of horse hooves echoes pleasantly as you ride the horse-drawn Sightseeing Tsuji Basha (horse-drawn carriage) in Yufuin.
course takes about 40 to 50 minutes from JR Yufuin Station, allowing you to leisurely stroll around the town before returning to Yufuin Station.

There are 15 flights a day every 30 minutes from 9:00.
The maximum number of passengers per flight is 10, and reservations are accepted from 8:50 on the day.
5 minutes walk to Yufuin Station.

Opened on October 30, 2006.
With a height of 173m (from the surface of the water) and a length of 390m, it is the largest pedestrian bridge in Japan.
With a width of 1.5m, it is designed to withstand the load of 1,800 adults.
The floor slab in the center has a slatted grating, and you can see below.

From the bridge, you can enjoy the magnificent view of Shindo Falls, one of Japan's Best 100 Waterfalls, and Kyusuikei Valley (Naruko River Valley), with its beautiful autumn foliage.
50 minutes by car (via general road).

Employees are also polite and you can experience weaving.
You can visit freely, so if you are interested, please come visit us.
15 minutes on foot, 5 minutes by car.

This is a popular roll cake shop in Yufuin.
It's located just a few minutes' walk from Yufuin Club, so be sure to check it out!
3 minutes on foot.

Located near Lake Kinrin, it serves 15 to 16 breweries in Oita Prefecture.
There are more than 100 types of potatoes, rice, and black jiuqu, including barley shochu.
15 minutes on foot, 3 minutes by car.

Located on the grounds of Kamenoi Besso.
15 minutes on foot.

Opening Hours:9:00 to 18:00
Tel:0977-85-2866

Supplement It is located on the premises of Kamenoi Besso.
15 minutes on foot.

Opening Hours:8:00 to 20:00
Tel:0977-85-3301((Toll-free:0120-85-3308)

Starting with Japan's first wooden coaster "Jupiter", there are many attractions from the ultimate thrills to those that can be enjoyed by the family!
20 minutes by car.

Harmonyland is an outdoor theme park for Sanrio Characters in Hiji Town, Hayami County, Oita Prefecture.
It is a sister facility of Sanrio Puroland, an indoor theme park located Tama City, Tokyo Metropolis.

60 minutes by train / bus (with transfer) / 40 minutes by car((There is a toll road)

Umitamago is an aquarium with the theme of "making friends with animals," where you can encounter a variety of creatures, including seafood that inhabits Bungo Channel that stretches out before you, as well as walruses and dolphins.
It is very close to Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden.

90 minutes by train / bus (with transfer) / 60 minutes by car((Via general road)

Wild monkeys live in their natural state on Mt Takasaki and can be fed.
Many people think of the monkey mountain at the zoo, but they come to the immediate vicinity of tourists without a cage.
It is very close to the aquarium Umitamago.

90 minutes by train / bus (with transfer) / 60 minutes by car

In Japan's largest safari park spread over a vast grassland,
About 1,400 wild animals of 70 species live here.
You can also feed wild animals directly on the jungle bus (for a fee).

The Yabakei area in Yabakei Gorge(Yabakei) in Arashiyama and Nikko in Tochigi.Yabakei Gorge, located about 20 minutes from the popular hot spring Yufuin, is full of spots that will make you scream "Wow, wow!" and take tons of photos! ((Taken on November 12, 2022)

Yufukogen Golf Club is a traditional highland resort course that takes advantage of the natural formations and features a highly strategic course layout.