Yufuin, Ōita

On October 1, 2005, Yufuin, along with the towns of Hasama and Shonai (all from Ōita District), was merged to create the city of Yufu.

Located in a green valley beneath the spectacular Mount Yufu (由布岳, Yufudake), a short walk from the town centre is a mix of paddy fields, housing and upmarket ryokan, with a few temples.

Although still connected to its rural roots, Yufuin is a tourist town and a popular destination for coach tours.

Yufuin is famous for natural hot springs (温泉, Onsen), resulting in a local economy based on domestic tourism, gift shops and hot-spring bathing.

[2] The two-peaked Mount Yufu and Lake Kinrin (金鱗湖, kinrin-ko) are commonly viewed and photographed by tourists.