Area 127.8 km² | Local time Sunday 10:32 AM | |
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Weather 17°C, Wind NW at 14 km/h, 64% Humidity Points of interest Marc Chagall Yufuinkin, Mount Yufu, Yufuin Hot Spring, artegio | アルテジオ, Yufuin Sutendo Glass Mu | ||
Yufuin ita in japan
Yufuin (湯布院町, Yufuin-chō) was a town located in Ōita District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. Yufuin is now a district (町) within the city of Yufu.
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- Yufuin ita in japan
- Map of Yufuincho Kawakami Yufu Oita Prefecture 879 5102 Japan
- Spa town
- Sights Sounds
- Annual events
- Transportation options
- TV drama
- References
Map of Yufuincho Kawakami, Yufu, Oita Prefecture 879-5102, Japan
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,342 and density of 88.77 persons per km². The total area was 127.77 km².
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. This controversial decision resulted in the recall of the mayor and a snap election in which he regained office.
Located in a green valley beneath the spectacular Mount Yufu (由布岳), a short walk from the town centre is a mix of paddy fields, housing and upmarket ryokan, with a few temples. Mount Yufu, or Yufu-dake, can be hiked in about 90 minutes. A common evening sound is the rhythmic ringing of temple bells. Although still connected to its rural roots, Yufuin is a tourist town and a popular destination for coach tours. There is a picturesque lake, and rivers flow down and across the valley. Some hotels have outdoor baths called rotenburo with a view of the mountain.
Spa town
Yufuin is famous for natural hot spring spas (温泉, Onsen), resulting in a local economy based on domestic tourism, gift shops and hot-spring bathing. Some onsen are available to tourists, but many remain strictly for locals. International tourist visits to Yufuin are increasing, especially Koreans.
Sights & Sounds
Yufu Mountain (由布岳) and Golden Scale Lake are commonly viewed and photographed by tourists.