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Things to see in Yufu (Japan): 31 places and when to go
Yufu is a town in Japan, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Nature (17), Hot springs (11), Mountains (8). The best known are Mount Yufu, Hells of Beppu and Mount Tsurumi. The best time to come is April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 33.2588, 131.3696
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (17) · Hot springs (11) · Mountains (8) · Museums and art (3) · History (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to May and October.
- Also possible
- November to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- FUK Fukuoka, 93 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Yufu, at 1,583 m.
What to see in Yufu
The places in and around Yufu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount YufuMountain in Ōita Prefecture, Japan3.2 km
- Hells of BeppuHot springs area in Beppu, Japan11 km
- Mount TsurumiMountain in Ōita Prefecture, Japan6.4 km
- Mount GaranMountain in Japan8.5 km
- Hanamure YamaMountain in Japan14 km
- Heike ZanMountain in Japan11 km
- KurenhirayamaSummit13 km
- Oita Fragrance MuseumMuseum in Beppu, Ōita, Japan13 km
- SagiridaiNature1.2 km
- Tateishi YamaMountain in Japan5.8 km
- TobidakeSummit3.5 km
- Aso-Kuju National ParkNational park10 km
- Chinoike JigokuHot spring in Japan13 km
- HebinoyuOnsen8.5 km
- Hotta spa.Onsen9.1 km
- Kamado JigokuCluster of hot springs in Beppu known for steam and color-changing pools; also called Furnace Hell12 km
- Oniishi-no-yu OnsenHot spring bath11 km
- Oniishibozu HellHot spring in Beppu with bubbling gray mud resembling monk’s bald heads11 km
- Crocodile HellHot spring in Beppu with Japan’s first crocodile breeding facility heated by geothermal energy12 km
- Sea HellCobalt-blue hot spring in Beppu known for boiling onsen eggs; starting point of the Jigoku Meguri tour11 km
- Shitan-yu SpaHot spring bath944 m
- Tsurumi HellHot spring10 km
- TsurunayoOnsen9.4 km
- Umi Jigoku Foot BathHot spring bath11 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Shiraike Hell, Yama Hell
- Hot springs: Yufuin Baien Garden Resort, Yunotsubo Hot Spring, Yuyama no Sato Onsen
- Museums and art: Yufuin Health Hot Springs Museum, Yufuin Showa-Kan Museum
When to go to Yufu
The best time to visit Yufu is April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:02
- FebPossible10:49
- MarPossible11:45
- AprBest time12:50
- MayBest time13:43
- JunPossible14:11
- JulPossible14:00
- AugPossible13:14
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:09
- NovPossible10:15
- DecPossible9:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 49. In April, 31 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Yufu
The nearest main airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK, Fukuoka), 93 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ōita29 places21 km
- Kumamoto73 places81 km
- Kitakyushu20 places85 km
- Shimonoseki15 places88 km
- Fukuoka115 places97 km
- Matsuyama100 places145 km
And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Yufu?
The best known: Mount Yufu, Hells of Beppu, Mount Tsurumi, Mount Garan, Hanamure Yama. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Yufu?
April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 49.
How do you get to Yufu?
The nearest main airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), 93 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Yufu as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Nature2174 places for nature in Japan, from Mount Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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