Ultimate 5-Day Yufuin Onsen Experience Itinerary

Start your day with a delightful breakfast at Yufuin Bakery, known for its fresh pastries. Then, visit the Yufuin no Mori, an art museum surrounded by beautiful gardens, and immerse yourself in the creative works of local and international artists.

For lunch, enjoy the serene atmosphere and a traditional kaiseki meal at Yufuin Ryokan Tsukanoma. Spend your afternoon exploring the neighboring fields and rice paddies, or take a bike ride through the countryside.

As night falls, savor the flavors of Yufuin at Yufuin Sanso Waremokou, where you can dine in a traditional Japanese setting with a view of the starry sky. After dinner, take a private lantern-lit walk through the Yufuin Showakan , an old Japanese house filled with nostalgic items and the spirit of ancient Japan.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Yufuin Ramen Yamanami, famous for its local ramen flavors. Then, gear up for a morning hike on Mt. Yufu (Yufudake). The trail offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding valley and, on a clear day, all the way to the ocean.

Refuel with a bento lunch from Yufuin Kotori, and have a picnic at the base of the mountain or at the peaceful Sesoko Bridge with views of the Yufu River.

For dinner, try the local wagyu beef at Yufu City Tourist Information Center (Sightseeing Yufuin Beef)]. Wind down with a visit to Kinrinko Onsen, an open-air hot spring bath with a view of the starlit sky and the surrounding forest.

Take a day trip to nearby Beppu and start with a visit to the Beppu Jigoku Meguri (Beppu Hells Tour) . Witness the spectacular and otherworldly hot springs, including the famous "Blood Pond Hell" and "Sea Hell."

Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at Steam Kitchen Lohas Yufuin, where you can taste dishes steamed with the natural geothermal heat of Beppu. After lunch, take a relaxing walk through the Beppu Rakutenchi (Beppu Rakuten Park) , an amusement park with beautiful gardens and various attractions.

Return to Yufuin for dinner at Restaurant L'illimite, a cozy French restaurant known for its exquisite cuisine. Cap off the evening with a performance at Yufuin Geijutsu no Mori (Yufuin Art Forest), an open-air museum where art and nature blend harmoniously.

Embark on a cultural journey to Oita and visit the Oita Prefecture Art Museum (OPAM) . Explore the museum's impressive collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as works by local Oita artists.

For lunch, indulge in a delightful meal at Restaurant La Marea Yufuin, which offers a menu featuring fresh local ingredients. Afterward, take a serene walk through the Oita Fragrance Museum (F-Factory) and discover the world of scents and perfumes.

Return to Yufuin and enjoy a farewell dinner at Yufuin Seiryu-en, where the tranquil ambiance and the delicate flavors of the kaiseki cuisine will provide a perfect ending to your Yufuin journey. Reflect on your trip during a private cruise on Lake Kinrinko (Kinrinko) , watching the sun set behind the mountains.