THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Yufu
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Yufuin Area, Mt. Yufu, Multi-day Tours, Speciality Museums. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Full-day Toursfromper adultAU$299
Historical Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$62
Food & Drinkfromper adultAU$49
Day Tripsfromper group (up to 15)AU$1,832
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$173- fromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$62
Craft Classesfromper adultAU$36- fromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$46
Food & Drinkfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$51
Cooking Classesfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$67
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- jeffaynShah Alam, Malaysia832 contributionsYou definitely can do a day trip with Yufuin or stay over night for it onsen.....since we are going for onsen in Beppu... so we just did a day trip in Yufuin, and Yufuin is a small village, but definitely full with laughter and nature surround it...
Worth a visit if you like to walk around in nature and enjoy easy , enjoy life.....
Several attraction nearby and some great food serve here too over various shop.
Do plan to spend at least 3 hours or more for a decent visit .Written 7 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Blacky C11 contributionsIf you've got a spare hour or two and like a bit of a challenge, then why not run Mt Yufu?! I took the bus from town to the base and ran from the carpark. The terrain is mostly runnable aside from when you get closer to the summit (if you're not adverse to hill running). I did find the signage a bit lacking nearer the bottom, but I started late so was running near dusk so may have missed some. Return it took me ~80 minutes. I spent about the same amount of time waiting for the bus back to town (in the pitch dark). Haha. Great experience and beautiful views. Fully recemmond itWritten 1 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Yasuko GPortland, OR293 contributionsI was expecting 10 times bigger, just got wrong impression when I heard " lake ". I went early, tried to beat the crowd. Less than 20 minutes to circle around with taking photo.Written 20 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- thelonious22Seongnam4,382 contributionsA small recreation of 50’s and 60’s Japan. The museum is made up of two small alleyways with recreations of various shops and living quarters from that era. As I grew up in a Japanese style house in Korea, where so many things were Japanese influenced, it was a walk down memory lane for me as well.Written 4 January 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tour-birdsSingapore, Singapore328 contributionsLots of shops line this pedestrian only street which culminates at Lake Kinrin. Look out for a really delightful shop selling handicrafts that are truly unique. Along the way many snack shops tempt you with delicious snacks. If you stay at Yufuin this is a must visit place.Written 20 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- kangeliniHong Kong, China1,470 contributionsDrove here from Yufuin which only takes 10 minutes, and found a very nice viewpoint. Decided to drive all the way to Beppu and back (same road)Written 30 November 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LimCCTSingapore, Singapore138 contributionsoff the beaten track (check Google map or local brochures), beautiful gorge with falls (the spray makes tripod photography a bit more difficult), with signage leading to another part of the same stream a short drive away with a small pedestrian bridgeWritten 15 December 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ryanteoGuangzhou, China7,737 contributionsThis attraction is convenient for cars travel along the highways and make short stopover for refreshments, food and souvenirs. Quite popular in view of prices of merchandizes sold here.Written 11 June 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RamayaniSingapore, Singapore42 contributionsBeautiful place to stroll around. Cute souvenirs shops around, and alot of local snacks. But its over crowded with tour groupsWritten 23 April 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- กินเที่ยวไม่ซ้ำ จำที่ไม่ได้Bangkok, Thailand597 contributionsThe end of the walking street in Yufuin is the kirin lake. The lake is quite small, but has many angles for photo taking.
So, Just walk and eat enjoying the Yufu mountain.
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Wongnai: กินเที่ยวไม่ซ้ำจำที่ไม่ได้Written 2 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - 思思賢 Chill My BabeHong Kong, China375 contributionsEntering the art museum, the first thing that catches the eye is Yayoi Kusama's classic "Pumpkin" work displayed in the dark. The gallery has collected Kusama's famous pumpkin-themed works from 1989 to 2003. The unique dot design in Kusama's works originates from the disturbing visual and auditory hallucinations she experienced in her childhood. Her distinctive worldview has captivated the globe. Appreciating the works in the serene space, one can feel the charm of the art. (Note: Kusama's works cannot be photographed.)
Next, head to the exhibition of Tatsuo Miyajima's digital light and shadow work "Time Waterfall". Each number appears in different sizes, cascading down like a waterfall, symbolizing the fleeting of time. The varying speeds of the numbers create a complex visual effect. The work implies that life is like water, diverse and occasionally intersecting.
In the "Seascape" series by Hiroshi Sugimoto, one can appreciate the works through the specially made "Optical Glass Five-Story Pagoda". These black and white photographs present common landscapes, which are also Sugimoto's earliest memories from childhood. He attempts to capture the scenery in his mind within the "Optical Glass Five-Story Pagoda", exploring whether we can see the same sights as the ancients.
The final stop is the exhibition area of Takashi Murakami, one of whose representative works is the "Flower" themed series. He has blended Japanese painting "Sho-getsu-ka" ("Snow, Moon, and Flowers") and "Kachō-fūgetsu" (flower and bird), as well as manga, animation, and video game cultures, to create "strange, smiling little flowers with flowers as the main element". The works feature both smiling little flowers and flowers without smiles, presenting a coexistence of positivity and a sense of inexplicable emptiness.
After visiting the indoor exhibition area, be sure to go up to the second-floor platform to appreciate the other large-scale works and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yufuin mountains, including Yoshitomo Nara's "Your Dog" and Kohei Nawa's "Ether (lava)", as well as Saori Miyake's "Eternal".
COMICO ART MUSEUM YUFUIN not only showcases the essence of contemporary Japanese art, but also harmoniously coexists with nature. If you plan to visit Yufuin, be sure to come here and experience the perfect fusion of art and nature.Written 29 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - simplysiriiBangkok, Thailand1,426 contributionsA small but charming art gallery located to the east to Yufuin. In fact, The whole neighbourhood is like an artistic community, with different types of art museums, galleries, cafes, shops, restaurants, etc. You can spend your whole afternoon here just walking and browsing the entire community. The gallery itself is spacious and well designed. Parking available.Written 14 June 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
