About this location: Yufuin
Yufuin is a highland onsen town graced by Mt. Yufu. Yunotsubo-kaido, Kinrin Lake, morning-mist streetscapes, and serene forest art spaces offer a quiet alternative to Beppu. Autumn-winter dawn mist over Kinrin Lake is a must-shoot.
Key features
- Lake Kinrin — a rare pond where hot springs and cold water mix; the autumn-to-winter dawn mist transports you to another world (15-minute lakeside walk)
- Mt. Yufu — a 1,583 m twin-peaked active volcano, the symbol of the Yufuin Basin; the classic frame is from Yunotsubo-kaido
- Yunotsubo-kaido — about 1 km from Yufuin Station to Lake Kinrin, lined with traditional townhouses, cafés, and craft shops
- Ryokan district — strict signage rules and low-rise architecture preserve the elegant streetscape; warm lighting at night
- Yufu-mi-dori (Yufuin Station front) — Arata Isozaki designed the 1990 Yufuin Station; a great spot for Mt. Yufu compositions
