[Yufuin] A 30-Minute Drive into Old-World Japan. A 3-Day Onsen Retreat.

Free your mind and body with a wellness retreat in Yufu City, Oita Prefecture

Many travelers to Japan wish to experience a "real hot spring." However, when visiting a hot spring for the first time, many people are worried about etiquette, being uncomfortable about being naked in public, or having tattoos. For those people, we recommend a "wellness retreat" in Yufu City, Oita Prefecture .

Yufu City is home to two hot spring resorts, Yufuin Onsen, one of Japan's most coveted hot springs, and Yunohira Onsen, which retains a strong traditional atmosphere. Although they are only 30 minutes apart by car, they have completely different personalities.

The biggest feature of both areas is that many accommodations are equipped with private family baths that can be used privately with family or partners. Being able to enjoy genuine natural hot springs at your own pace without worrying about being seen by others is the ultimate in peace and luxury for travelers experiencing Japanese hot springs for the first time.

We'll introduce a three-day, two-night trip that will allow you to experience the true charm of Japan in a comfortable and intimate way by visiting two lodgings: one with a sophisticated modern Japanese atmosphere, and the other with a nostalgic atmosphere where stone paving from 300 years ago remains.

[Experience it through video] A real 3-day, 2-night trip

What kind of scenery can you encounter on a three-day, two-night trip to "refined Yufuin," "traditional Yunohira," and the "majestic nature" that lies between them?

The video depicts a realistic three-day, two-night trip around Yufu City. It includes not only the food and baths at the inn, but also the cobblestones of Yuhira Onsen lit by lanterns, a tour of the dynamic crater at Tsukahara Takaharu, and the Yufu River Gorge, a work of natural art. Try simulating your own trip through the video.

[Yufuin Onsen] Sophistication and modern Japanese style to satisfy your soul

Yufuin is one of Japan's leading "modern hot spring resorts" that is always incorporating new sensibilities.

Ambience: The townscape is open and airy with Mount Yufu as a backdrop. Unique little shops and art galleries are scattered throughout, creating a sophisticated atmosphere.

Accommodation experience: This time, we chose a "modern Japanese" inn that combines traditional aesthetics with modern functional beauty. The clean, stylish space offers the ultimate relaxation.

Hot spring style: Many accommodations have private family baths with natural hot springs, allowing you to enjoy luxurious private time just for yourself.

[Yuhira Onsen] History and nostalgia that will make you forget time

On the other hand, Yuhira is a "historic hot spring resort" that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time hundreds of years.

Atmosphere: A stone-paved slope built 300 years ago, nestled quietly in a valley. When the red lanterns are lit at night, the area is transformed into a mystical, nostalgic landscape, like a scene from a movie.

Accommodation experience: A quiet inn where time flows with warm, traditional hospitality. Listen to the murmuring of the river and completely disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Hot spring style: Yunohira has long been known as a famous hot spring that is effective for gastrointestinal ailments, neuralgia, etc. In addition to the large public bath, some inns also have private family baths, and the simple yet historic hot springs will warm your body and mind to the core.