π The Best Hot Springs in Kyushu, Japan π±π - The Birthplace of Toto
Many famous hot springs in Japan are concentrated in Kyushu, among which Yufuin Onsen, also known as Yufu Onsen, is particularly loved. Even the characteristic train heading to this small town is called "Yufuin no Mori." β¨ Yufuin Onsen: At the foot of Mount Yufu, it ranks third in spring water output in Japan and is a hot spring resort in Kyushu. Yufuin Town: A Japanese-style town in the valley, vintage rickshaws shuttle through the small streets, filled with coffee shops, art stores, full of fairy tale and pastoral atmosphere. No wonder it's the inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki's comics! π How to Enjoy the Town π Yu-no-Kawa Street: The main street with many restaurants, dessert shops, handmade stores, hot spring inns, etc., where you can taste super popular snacks and visit "Donguri no Mori" store to find Totoro. π Kinrin Lake: Hidden in a grove of trees, walk to the end of the main street, the lake is surrounded by lush trees, beautiful in all seasons, with maple leaves in autumn and misty water vapor in winter. Machikawa 1561-1 π Yufuin Art Town: An English-style town combining Studio Ghibli's Japanese fantasy with British countryside style, you can see Peter Rabbit's pet garden, the yellow houses here are short and full of fairy tale atmosphere. Machikawa 1503-3 π Kyushu Automobile Museum: A small history museum in Yu-no-Kawa Street, exhibiting more than 70 old cars. Admission is required to enter the indoor exhibition, and you can also take photos of the vintage cars at the entrance. Machikawa 1539-1 π Sagari-no-dai: Overlooking the panoramic view of Yufuin, the Yufuin basin is covered with thick fog in winter and spring. However, due to previous earthquakes, it is temporarily abandoned. π Must-Try Dishes in Town π B-Speak Swiss Roll: Super delicious! You have to line up in the morning, and the best taste is on the day of purchase. The cream is dense and not greasy, soft and delicious. Machikawa 3040-2 π Bee Honey Dessert Shop: Specializing in natural honey, pure honey, honey apple sauce, honey cake, the most classic is honey ice cream. Machikawa 1481-1 #YufuinOnsen #YuNoKawaStreet #YufuinArtTown #KinrinLake