Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1USD = 157.57JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
APR - MAY
Spring blossoms and mild weather enhance hot spring experiences.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Yufu
Kyushu One-Day Tour: Yufuin no Mori Train & Yufuin Town & Nyoirin-ji Temple & Dazaifu & Hell Hot Springs (Departing from Fukuoka)
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English guided
Free cancellation
(4.8K) • 30K+ booked
US$ 44.45
Kyushu Natural Zoological Park and Yufuin Full-Day Wildlife Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
(1.2K) • 10K+ booked
US$ 44.45
Kyushu | Yufuin no Mori Sightseeing Train & Yufuin Town & Yufuin Floral Village & Dazaifu & Beppu Ropeway Day Trip | Departure from Fukuoka
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English guided
Instant confirmation
(1.6K) • 20K+ booked
US$ 44.45
One-day trip to Kyushu Miyazaki: Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Takachiho Gorge & Ama-no-Iwato Shrine & Ama-no-Yasugawara (Departure from Fukuoka, including a special lunch)
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(1.4K) • 20K+ booked
US$ 44.45
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Yufuin Town, Beppu Ropeway, Kamado Jigoku (with complimentary onsen egg and lemon soda) | Departing from Fukuoka
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English guided
Free cancellation
(1.1K) • 20K+ booked
US$ 44.45
Kyushu Miyazaki Mythical Secret Realm: Takachiho Gorge (optional boating)・Amanoiwato Shrine・Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine (includes Japanese sweets & shuttle bus)
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English guided
Free cancellation
(952) • 10K+ booked
US$ 44.45
Miyazaki & Kumamoto Day Trip: Takachiho Gorge (optional lunch/boating experience) & Mount Aso & Kusasenri (departing from Fukuoka)
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(553) • 9K+ booked
US$ 44.45
Aso Natural Scenery | Minami Aso Railway, Mount Aso (including shuttle bus), Kusasenri, Kumamoto Castle/Kurokawa Onsen Day Trip (Round trip from Fukuoka)
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English guided
Free cancellation
(2.0K) • 30K+ booked
US$ 44.45
Klook's choice
Yufuin no Mori Kyushu Yufuin & Special Train Experience & Umi Jigoku & Dazaifu One-Day Tour (Chinese and English Guide)
Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
(525) • 3K+ booked
US$ 39.99
Kyushu: Nyoirin-ji Temple & Kinrinko Lake Water Torii & Yufuin & Beppu Hells Tour Day Trip
Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
(1.1K) • 7K+ booked
US$ 40.00
Chartered car self-guided tour (customized itinerary) | Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Oita (Beppu), Nagasaki, Saga, Miyazaki Takachiho
Free cancellation
(67) • 300+ booked
US$ 306.55
Miyazaki Classic Tour: Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine | Includes Japanese Desserts & Shuttle Bus | Optional Takachiho Boat Ride
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English guided
Free cancellation
(27) • 400+ booked
US$ 51.09
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Reviews of Yufu activities
Vivian ****
2026-08-11 08:21:07
very nice and friendly staff. food are nicely served and prepared. could be even better for having more activities in the hotel.
Klook用戶
2026-10-16 13:16:11
The location is very close to Lake Kinrin, within walking distance. There are three family hot springs, and the staff is polite. Breakfast and dinner are included, the room is clean, and there is a private hot spring. The overall experience feels very comfortable and safe.
chiu ***
2026-06-29 12:50:16
This hot spring trip not only washed away physical fatigue but also gently healed the soul, becoming a sparkling, warm memory. The staff's gentle and meticulous smiles, along with their perfectly attentive care, made us genuinely feel a sense of belonging, just like home.
Wong ********
2026-06-30 06:44:29
It's very convenient; you can reach it within 10 minutes of getting off at the bus terminal. For me, both dinner and breakfast were satisfying, and the staff were very friendly. At dinner, an auntie even offered to take our picture. The hot spring area has both indoor and outdoor baths, typical of a traditional hot spring inn.
HO *******
2026-10-11 14:04:50
Highly recommended guesthouse. It offers free washers and dryers, a children's play area, private hot spring baths (two available, first-come, first-served), as well as outdoor hot springs and a sauna. The rooms are also very spacious. It is very close to the JR and bus stations. However, it might be slightly inconvenient for tourists without a car, as there are some slopes to walk up.
Jiale *****
2026-09-12 05:03:29
excellent place to stay, private onsen, quiet. The room is super spacious. I enjoyed every minute and only hope can stay longer:) The breakfast is awesome, healthy and delicious. The staffs are great too, nice and helpful. You will never regret.
Klook User
2026-06-21 08:42:44
The hotel is quite clean and the service is top notch. When i first came in, they gave us welcoming drinks. We also rode the taxi which the hotel paid for. This is their free shuttle service. Only thing we dont like are the mosquitos inside the room and the ryokans. Overall, it was an incredible experience with private dining for breakfast and kaiseki.
Hsu *******
2026-07-08 14:33:02
My overall stay was excellent, I'd give it a 99 out of 100. The remaining point is my hope that the hotel will continue to maintain its high-quality service and constantly improve. I look forward to staying again.
Breakfast: Very Japanese style, delicious.
Service: The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful with any questions.
Convenience of Transportation: Station shuttle service is available after 3 PM - 5 PM, by reservation.
Cleanliness: The room was spacious, and the hot spring bath was comfortable.
Lee ******
2026-09-28 15:17:55
When booking, it stated that check-in instructions would be received within 24 hours of arrival, but I didn't receive them. I checked the FAQ on the official website and found out that bookings made through Expedia do not receive these emails (the Klook booking confirmation stated it was an Expedia booking). So, I quickly left a message on their website and asked a friend living in Japan to call them, and we finally got the check-in passcode. Everyone should keep this in mind. Two families stayed this time, and the space was amazing! Everyone gasped in amazement when they walked in, and the kids were super happy. Both bathrooms were great, especially the outdoor hot spring tub and the sauna—it was extremely relaxing. One day we bought groceries from the supermarket and cooked hot pot; the pots, pans, and tableware were completely well-equipped, and there was even a dishwasher. It was just perfect~~~ We spent two wonderful nights there ❤️.
Yufu at a glance
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What to know before visiting Yufu
What to do in Yufu year-round
Yufu is best known for immersive Tours, followed by Cultural experiences and Outdoor & sports activities, and the rhythm of the year shapes how you plan. Klook booking data shows Tours dominate visitor choices, peaking in June when demand surges and slowing through August and September. Cultural experiences and outdoor activities attract smaller but steady interest, making them easy to slot into quieter months. For flexible sightseeing and day trips choose whether to travel for lively peak-season energy or quieter off-peak discovery; Klook booking data helps time those choices by month.
When to visit Yufu and what to expect
Demand on Klook rises to a clear high in June and falls to its quietest in August; prices stay low through much of the year but spike in January. That means June delivers peak-season atmosphere with busy bookings, while July and August are better for lower prices but can be quieter in terms of activities. If you want smaller crowds and lower typical prices, aim for July–September; for the liveliest scene, target June. Klook booking data shows these patterns and the price trend below.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Quieter than usual | USD 48 |
| February | Quieter than usual | USD 45 |
| March | About average | USD 47 |
| April | Busier than usual | USD 47 |
| May | Busier than usual | USD 45 |
| June | Peak demand | USD 46 |
| July | Busier than usual | USD 6 |
| August | Very quiet | USD 6 |
| September | Very quiet | USD 6 |
| October | About average | USD 9 |
| November | Busier than usual | USD 6 |
| December | About average | USD 6 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from the United States
Most travellers from the United States book Yufu experiences about 11 days ahead, with the earliest planners locking things in roughly 36 days out, according to Klook booking data. That makes moderate advance planning sensible—book around a week or two ahead for typical experiences, and earlier for travel in June when demand peaks. For last-minute flexibility many experiences remain available two days before. Use Klook to compare times and secure spots in busier months, but feel free to wait a little when travelling in the quieter months to catch lower typical prices.
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