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Yufuin Onsen

Yufu, Oita♨ Alkaline simple spring, sodium-chloride spring, sodium-chloride-sulfate-hydrogen carbonate spring, etc. (varies by source)
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Overview

Overview

An onsen area rich in nature, spreading across a basin at the foot of Mt. Yufu. It has a wealth of sources, about 850 in all. There are also public baths and day-use facilities, which you can enjoy together with a walk around Lake Kinrinko.

These are typical volcanic hot springs with a wide variety of spring types, such as alkaline simple springs and sodium-chloride springs that take on a bluish or milky tint over time. On the shore of Lake Kinrinko is Shitanyu, a thatched-roof public bath, and in town there are Otomaru Onsenkan, also used by locals, and the city-run onsen facility Quarju Yufuin.

Location
Yufu, Oita
Best time to visit
Early mornings from autumn to winter, when morning mist forms over Lake Kinrinko
Official website
https://yufuin.gr.jp/
Day-Use Baths

Baths you can visit without staying

Public baths, day-use spas and foot baths open to non-staying visitors.

Public bath

Shitanyu

Hours
10:00–22:00
Closed
None
Note
A mixed-gender thatched-roof public bath on the shore of Lake Kinrinko. The lake is visible from the outdoor bath. Note that it is easily visible from the walking path
Official site
https://www.visit-oita.jp/spots/detail/4353
Public bath

Otomaru Onsenkan

Price
¥300 (as of October 2026)
Hours
6:30–22:00
Closed
Third Thursday
Official site
https://www.city.yufu.oita.jp/kankou/onsen/onsen_cate1_1/otomaru
Day-use spa

Quarju Yufuin (Yufuin Health Onsen Center)

Price
Adults (high school students and up) ¥830, children ¥620, baths only ¥520 (as of October 2026)
Hours
10:00–21:00 (reception until 20:30)
Closed
Every Thursday
Note
In addition to separate men's and women's hot spring baths, swimsuit rental is available
Official site
https://www.city.yufu.oita.jp/kankou/onsen/onsen_cate1_1/kua

Prices and hours are as of the date shown and may change, with occasional closures. Check each facility’s official website before you go.

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Policies vary by facility, so check with each facility

Spring

Spring type and features

♨ Alkaline simple spring, sodium-chloride spring, sodium-chloride-sulfate-hydrogen carbonate spring, etc. (varies by source)

According to tourism information, the alkaline simple springs are said to remove old skin cells and smooth the skin

Etiquette

Bathing etiquette

  • ✓Pour hot water over yourself before getting into the bath
  • ✓Do not put towels in the bath
  • ✓Tie up long hair so it does not touch the water
  • ✓Do not take photos in the bathing area
  • ✓Be considerate of others at mixed-gender public baths
Sights

Nearby sights

Lake Kinrinko

A lake said to be named after the scales of its fish glittering in the setting sun. On cold early mornings from autumn to winter, it is wrapped in morning mist

Mt. Yufu

A twin-peaked mountain 1583 m high. About 4–5 hours from ascent to descent

Tips

Good to know

  • !Shitanyu is mixed-gender and easily visible from the walking path, so if that bothers you, choose another facility
  • !Bring your own towel and soap to public baths
Access

Access

Nearest station / bus stop
  • Yufuin Station (JR Kyudai Main Line)
From major cities and airports
  • Oita Airport: Airport bus (About 55 minutes)
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Getting There

Getting there from major cities

Travel Passes

Travel passes for getting there

🚄 JR

Japan Rail Pass

Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed

From ¥50,000

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Attractions

Attractions in Beppu & Yufuin

Zoo

Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari

Kyushu ・ Usa, Oita

A safari park in Ajimu, Usa City, Oita Prefecture, where you tour free-roaming animals by car or bus. You can explore in two ways: the My Car Safari, driving your own car through the Safari Zone with lions, elephants, and more, or the Jungle Bus, which moves along as you feed the animals. It's about 7 minutes by car from Beppuwan Smart IC, making it easy to combine with sightseeing in Beppu and Yufuin.

Experience

Beppu Jigoku Meguri (Hells of Beppu)

Kyushu ・ Beppu & Yufuin

A Beppu sightseeing classic: touring the seven hot spring sources known as jigoku (hells) in the Kannawa and Kamegawa areas of the hot spring town of Beppu. The hells each differ in color and form, from the cobalt-blue Umi Jigoku and the red Chinoike Jigoku to Tatsumaki Jigoku, which erupts at regular intervals. A combined ticket covers all seven, and you can tour them in about 2.5 hours including travel.

Aquarium

Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago

Kyushu ・ Takasakiyama, Oita

An aquarium near Mt. Takasaki in Oita City, themed on becoming friends with animals. Performances by dolphins, walruses, and others are held many times a day, and you can get close to the animals. It can be reached by bus from Beppu Station and Oita Station, making it easy to combine with sightseeing in Beppu.

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Prices, hours, tattoo policies and spring types are based on official facility, municipal and tourism association information. They can change, so check the official websites before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-08

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