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Yufuin Onsen
Yufuin Onsen is famous for its abundant hot spring resources and tranquil pastoral scenery, with traditional Japanese inns, cafes, general stores, and art museums scattered throughout the streets. The mountain scenery of Mount Yufu adds a natural touch to the town. The local area mainly features simple hot springs, and some inns have open-air baths, allowing you to enjoy the mountain view while soaking. Yunotsubo Street is lined with dessert shops, handicraft stores, restaurants, and cafes, where traditional architecture complements the rural scenery. At the end of the street, Lake Kinrin presents a tranquil natural landscape, with lake water formed by the confluence of hot spring water and fresh water. On mornings in the fall and winter, thin mist often rises from the water surface, and the surrounding mountain shadows and trees are reflected in the lake, creating a serene view. In spring, flowers and trees dot the foothills; in the fall, the forest leaves gradually change color; and in winter, the lake surface is shrouded in mist. Hot springs, lakes, streets, and pastoral views intertwine to showcase the unique, leisurely atmosphere here.Yufu · 19.1km from Kusu
Kurokawa Onsen
Kurokawa Onsen is nestled in a mountain valley in the Aso region of Kumamoto Prefecture, with about 30 hot spring inns scattered among lush forests and clear streams. The town is built on the concept that the entire hot spring town is like one single inn, with each inn's open-air baths blending into the surrounding rocks, trees, and streams to create a hot spring town with a traditional atmosphere. A signature experience here is open-air bath hopping, where visitors can use a wooden bath pass to choose 3 different hot springs from participating inns to experience a variety of bathing environments. Strolling through the streets in a yukata also allows you to soak in the tranquil atmosphere of this mountain hot spring town. Walking along the stream, you can enjoy the scenery where clear water, green trees, and traditional inns intertwine. The hot springs at different inns each have their own unique characteristics in terms of water quality, bath design, and surrounding environment, allowing you to enjoy a diverse bathing experience while exploring on foot.Minamioguni · 22.8km from Kusu
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The Yufuin Forest Sightseeing Train takes about two and a half hours to connect the bustling city of Hakata with the hot spring resort of Beppu in Kyushu. The emerald green appearance of the train is eccentric, galloping in the forest plateau like a flying fairy. Warm wood-colored interiors look classic and natural. Passing through the quiet and pleasant Yufuin along the route, her purity, uniqueness, and enthusiasm are vividly displayed on this sightseeing train, and it is a completely idyllic scene. The beautiful natural scenery along the way and the green body echo each other, which is very harmonious. From the step of stepping into the forest of Yufuin, the dreamy leisure journey has already begun.Yufu · 19.1km from Kusu
Kuju Forest Park Skiing Grounds
The Kokonoe Forest Park Ski Resort is located in Kokonoe, Oita Prefecture, Japan, in the natural embrace of the Kokonoe Mountains. The ski resort is about 1,000 meters above sea level and has abundant natural snow conditions. The 15-hectare ski resort has 3 ski slopes suitable for skiers of different levels, from beginners to experienced skiers. The ski season usually starts in December and lasts until early April of the following year, with January to February being the peak season for skiing. The ski resort provides rental equipment and skiing lessons to facilitate tourists to experience the fun of skiing. In addition, the ski resort also provides night skiing services, allowing tourists to enjoy the unique experience of skiing under the cover of night. In terms of transportation, the ski resort can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from the center of Kokonoe. With its natural environment and convenient facilities, the Kokonoe Forest Park Ski Resort provides tourists with an ideal place for winter sports and leisure.Kokonoe · 20.6km from Kusu
Waterfall Jion
Kusu · 8km from downtown
Takatsuka Atago Jizōson
Takatsuka Atago Jizosonsite features a main hall and various Buddha statues, many shops and restaurants nearby, and stairs along the path.Hita · 9.6km from Kusu
Lake Kinrin
Lake Kinrin is one of the representative sightseeing spots in the Yufuin area. It is located at the foot of Mount Yufu. It was formerly known as Yuexia Pond. Later, a Confucian scholar saw the lake glittering like fish scales under the setting sun, and it was renamed Lake Kinrin from then on. In addition to the runoff injected by Yubuyue, there are also natural springs at the bottom of the lake, so Lake Kinrin is actually half a hot spring lake. In winter, the hot spring water meets the icy lake water to produce fog, which lingers around the lake and mountains, like a dream.Yufu · 20.3km from Kusu
Hitome Hakkei Observation Deck
Nakatsu · 9.9km from Kusu
Dowanosato Kusu Rest Area
Kusu · 886m from downtown
Bungomorikikanko Park
Kusu · 503m from downtown
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kykr9625 May 2023
5.0
I highly recommend it! Yufuin is a small hot spring town about two hours from Fukuoka. Stay at a ryokan, take a warm hot spring bath, and enjoy delicious kaiseki and breakfast~
Yufuin Onsen
もぐちゃん夫婦24 May 2023
5.0
I would like to recommend Kurokawa Onsen! There are baths, you can eat while walking, and the air is delicious and relaxing. A car is necessary and the roads are narrow, but they are one-way so it is easy to get around ☺️ The people are kind and friendly, and it feels like you are on a trip, which makes you feel good 🎵
Kurokawa Onsen
川流不息19806 August 2025
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The entire train journey took a little over two hours. The section from Yufuin to Kurume featured typical Japanese countryside scenery, which was quite pleasant. The so-called waterfalls online were actually quite small (perhaps I misunderstood the train announcements). The train announced some scenic spots, though only in Japanese and English. The onboard interaction was also quite pleasant. The attendants explained which carriages had what, and you could even wear the train attendant uniforms and take photos. Finally, just before arriving in Hakata, they distributed candy printed in the train's iconic colors.
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Now that it is the only ski resort in Kyushu, I can't recommend going there on a weekend. Considering the cost of the lift ticket and the time it takes to ride the lift, it's the worst value for money.
It's easily accessible from the city center, so it might be okay to go on a weekday.
Kuju Forest Park Skiing Grounds
Red tear20 March 2023
5.0
It is a very beautiful town that is integrated with nature🥰🥰
Take a walk by Lake Kinrin while looking at the Yufuin Mountains.
Then eat the famous local half-cooked cheesecake
Very leisurely and a good place to travel with the whole family🥰🥰
Lake Kinrin
machico28 November 2023
3.0
The colors weren't as vibrant as I expected. The observation deck is quite unstable.
Hitome Hakkei Observation Deck
