Yufuin Onsen
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Travelbug96825
Honolulu, HI96 contributions
Sept 2011
Yufuin in only about 23 km or 14 miles east of Beppu (reported by many western tour books as the onsen king of Japan). After experiencing onsen in Hakone, Takayama, Matsumoto, Nyuto, and Naruko areas in the past 12 years, Beppu in my books is a lot like Waikiki in Hawaii, highly commercialized and lacks atmosphere. The jigokus (sulfur pits) in Beppu are also mudane.
If you really want to enjoy the Japanese onsen experience, would highly recommend traveling the extra distance to Yufuin. (After staying in Yufuin in Sep 2011, my family also visited Kurokawa onsen for two nights by car. Kurokawa onsen is difficult to get to but well worth the efforts. Many in Japan rates Kurokawa onsen as number one. My family all agree with this assessment.)
If you really want to enjoy the Japanese onsen experience, would highly recommend traveling the extra distance to Yufuin. (After staying in Yufuin in Sep 2011, my family also visited Kurokawa onsen for two nights by car. Kurokawa onsen is difficult to get to but well worth the efforts. Many in Japan rates Kurokawa onsen as number one. My family all agree with this assessment.)
Written 21 September 2011
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RaoulJean
Tokyo, Japan611 contributions
Sept 2014 • Family
My fault for expecting too much! Reading about Yufuin, I had an image of pretty, well-preserved village with many onsen. It is small and can be visited in one morning, but I would not recommend it to anyone; best to spend more time in Beppu. Yufuin's main attraction is a long street with stores, cafes and restaurant on both sides. Yes, you can find some nice souvenirs and the village is probably very relaxing in the evening; but it all feels like a tourist trap, no charm at all.
Written 10 November 2014
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HansMeier
Geneva, Switzerland50 contributions
Nov 2010 • Friends
If in Yufuin, go first to the tourist information to get a map with all onsen and make sure they tell you which of them are open. My advice: Check out the well hidden "“Ashi-yu” foot bath at the very end of platform No. 1 at Yufuin station. Bathing tickets are only 160 yen and come with a mini towel.
From my experience the best two onsen are "Yufunosato Ryoso Makibanoie" (由布の里 旅荘 牧場の家) and the lovely but rather hot "御宿 ぬるかわ温泉" next to the lake.
For lunch I strongly recommend not to use the main road with all the shops but watch out for a restaurant close to the parking next to the lake.
From my experience the best two onsen are "Yufunosato Ryoso Makibanoie" (由布の里 旅荘 牧場の家) and the lovely but rather hot "御宿 ぬるかわ温泉" next to the lake.
For lunch I strongly recommend not to use the main road with all the shops but watch out for a restaurant close to the parking next to the lake.
Written 3 August 2011
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Jayton1969
Surfers Paradise, Australia1 contribution
Dec 2013 • Family
I recently stayed at Tokunaga Hotspring in Yufuin- It was really great, very cheap only 3600/pp yen per night and has your own hot spring and is right near the base of Mount YUFU and very close to shops and restaurants. Staff are very friendly, have limited english but try very had to help you out.
their website is below. Would highly recommend. they don't do meals but the local shop and restaurants are very close. Give them a go and you won't be disappointed
http://www.yufuinhotspringsaccom.com
their website is below. Would highly recommend. they don't do meals but the local shop and restaurants are very close. Give them a go and you won't be disappointed
http://www.yufuinhotspringsaccom.com
Written 10 March 2014
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ryanteo
Guangzhou, China7,737 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
This is a small town famous for its hot springs. Hot spring is expecially enjoyable in the winter. First round of hot bath in the early morning helps to energize the body and withstand cold weather. Another round of hot bath at night removes fatigue and ready for a good sleep. Hotel will provide detailed information on rules relating to taking hot bath wearing Yukata the right way. Please do read and follow those rules to show our respect to local customs.
Written 24 March 2015
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zappyzapper
Osaka, Japan2 contributions
Oct 2015
There are so many people along the main street. You can find many shop around there. I would like to recommend walking along the river side.
Written 14 October 2015
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MouMou
Hong Kong, China3,003 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
The tourist office is quite hopeless because the spoken English is limited. But they try! Suggest you do as much research as you can before heading here. We loved this quaint onsen town!
Because our rooms are booked for the entire trip in Fukuoka, we took a bus trip out to here. The journey here was about 2hrs. It originated from Hakata Bus Terminal, passes by Tenjin and Fukuoka Airport (yes, this mean the next time we come, we can simple head straight for Yufuin Onsen).
The journey was picturesque with padi fields, trees and mist. One of the more pretty road trips. We spent a day here, and a really nice lunch, and even managed to onsen!
This is an awesome little town to stay just to chill out for a few days and enjoy nature.
Because our rooms are booked for the entire trip in Fukuoka, we took a bus trip out to here. The journey here was about 2hrs. It originated from Hakata Bus Terminal, passes by Tenjin and Fukuoka Airport (yes, this mean the next time we come, we can simple head straight for Yufuin Onsen).
The journey was picturesque with padi fields, trees and mist. One of the more pretty road trips. We spent a day here, and a really nice lunch, and even managed to onsen!
This is an awesome little town to stay just to chill out for a few days and enjoy nature.
Written 29 April 2014
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CanisHan
Seoul, South Korea26,898 contributions
Mar 2012 • Family
CYC(2007)+G
-The place that small hot springs are collected-
All the hot springs are decorated by their own way. Some springs are inside the cave, another springs are outside in the open air, The fun things were that we ate the eggs steamed in hot springs. We recommend to go there for people who likes hot springs
-The place that small hot springs are collected-
All the hot springs are decorated by their own way. Some springs are inside the cave, another springs are outside in the open air, The fun things were that we ate the eggs steamed in hot springs. We recommend to go there for people who likes hot springs
Written 2 February 2013
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Jay L
Perth, Australia8 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
We stayed at Hoteiya for three nights so I have no idea about the other onsens. In Hoteiya my room had an attached spa. I tried both the attached spa and public spa. Both spas had same water which was very gentle and odourless.
Written 29 January 2015
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malsol
BKK3,540 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
Yufuin is a famous hot spring spot.
However, spring quality is "simple spring".
When you bathe, I do not think that there is a special something effect.
Some of the hot spring is the color of marine blue.
The marine blue color of the hot spring contains the meta element.
And if want to enjoy the hot spring, and to a little far, but is high taxi fares
It is recommended to go to the "Tsukahara hot spring".
Town of Yufuin There are unique museums are several.
If you are interested in art, when check that you are hosting what.
Streets is fashionable, it is a good idea and enjoy a pudding of Yufuin at the cafe.
However, if compared with the Beppu, who Beppu is to price is cheap
Restaurant is also the place is often delicious cheap towards the Beppu Onsen area.
I as a Japanese, than the price is high hot spring is isnt Yufuin to you guys
Sea alike mountain, it is recommended a delicious Beppu Onsen area and cheap.
Caramel pudding is delicious.
Creamy is the texture of the panna cotta style.
However, spring quality is "simple spring".
When you bathe, I do not think that there is a special something effect.
Some of the hot spring is the color of marine blue.
The marine blue color of the hot spring contains the meta element.
And if want to enjoy the hot spring, and to a little far, but is high taxi fares
It is recommended to go to the "Tsukahara hot spring".
Town of Yufuin There are unique museums are several.
If you are interested in art, when check that you are hosting what.
Streets is fashionable, it is a good idea and enjoy a pudding of Yufuin at the cafe.
However, if compared with the Beppu, who Beppu is to price is cheap
Restaurant is also the place is often delicious cheap towards the Beppu Onsen area.
I as a Japanese, than the price is high hot spring is isnt Yufuin to you guys
Sea alike mountain, it is recommended a delicious Beppu Onsen area and cheap.
Caramel pudding is delicious.
Creamy is the texture of the panna cotta style.
Written 5 December 2014
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