Yufuin is a district of Yufu City, a small town located at the base of the towering Mt. Yufu. It’s primarily known as an onsen town, but you’ll find that there’s a lot more to experience here. This area has retained a lot of its charm by not falling into the trap of ultra modernization. It’s not just a great destination because of the activities it offers, but also because it’s just a pleasant place to be.
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Snacks around Town
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Snacks around Town
Yufuin has a lot of great cafes and snack shops that specialize in unique treats. For instance, the Snoopy Tea House sells a variety of Snoopy-themed treats and dishes. B-speak is another popular shop in the area, with lines of people waiting outside each morning to buy their freshly made roll cakes. Another popular snack shop is Yufuin Kinsho Croquettes, which offers delicious croquettes at affordable prices for a quick snack on the go.
- Snoopy Chaya (Yufuin Restaurant)
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- Kawakami, Yufuin, Yufuin, Oita Prefecture 1524-27
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- 0977758780
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Shitanyu Public Onsen
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Shitanyu Public Onsen
At the edge of town, Shitanyu sits next to a lake at the base of the mountain. This onsen bath house is a great place to unwind. Half the bath area is located inside and it extends to the outside of the thatched roof building, so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while relaxing in the warm spring waters for just 200 yen. Keep in mind that this is a mixed onsen, so men and women change and bathe together.
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Shopping Streets
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Shopping Streets
There are a lot of souvenirs to be bought in Yufuin and a lot of places to buy them. Yorozuya is a covered shopping area that sells local handmade goods, like pottery and Japanese tea sets. There’s also the Kyushu Yufuin Mingei Mura, Yufuin’s traditional folk village. The folk village has demonstrations of traditional techniques, like glass blowing, pottery, and papermaking, and also allows guests to purchase items to take home with them.
- Yorozuya
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- Oita Pref. Yufushi Yufuinchoukawakami 1524-1
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- 0977854171
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Lake Kinrin and Tenso Shrine
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Lake Kinrin and Tenso Shrine
Located next to the Shitanyu public onsen, Lake Kinrin shares the same waters as the bath house. Its warm waters create a beautiful fog over the water on cold mornings, which adds to the atmosphere of the natural surroundings. Tenso Shrine also sits by the lake, with one of the traditional gates rising out of the lake itself. This small temple is sure to guarantee a great photo opportunity, so check it out if you’re in the area.
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Chagall Museum
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Chagall Museum
The Chagall Museum also stands next to Lake Kinrin and is a great place to see the works of the Russian-born painter. This museum features dozens of Chagall’s works that you can see for just 600 yen. The second floor of the museum is where you can see the actual paintings, and the first floor has a nice cafe with coffee and desserts so you can relax after taking a walk around the exhibit.
- CAFE LA RUCHE GALLERY & SHOP
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- Oita Yufu-shi Yufuincho Kawakami Take Hon 1592-1
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- 0977288500
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- [Monday-Saturday]10:00-16:30…
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Yufuin Burger
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Yufuin Burger
If you’re feeling a bit hungry after a day of exploring the area, stop by Yufuin Burger for one of Yufuin’s best treats. They have a few different kinds of burgers, like egg and bacon, chicken burgers, and beef burgers, with different toppings and sauces. Not only can you choose from a variety of styles but you can also choose between the Australian beef patties and the Oita beef patties for those who want to keep it local. The former go for around 1,000 yen per person, choosing the local beef will set you back about 1,600 yen per person.
- YUFUIN BURGER
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- 大分県由布市湯布院町川上3053-4
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- 0977855220
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