Yufuin, Oita
Encyclopedia
is a district of the city of Yufu
, Ōita
, Japan
.
Yufuin was a town
located in Ōita District
until October 1, 2005, when Yufuin was merged with the towns of Hasama
and Shōnai
, all from Ōita District
, to form the new city of Yufu
.
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 field
s, 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.
and Shonai
, all from the now-dissolved Ōita District
, under the administration of Yufu
-shi. This controversial decision resulted in the recall of the mayor and a snap election in which he regained office.
of 11,342 and density
of 88.77 persons per km². The total area was 127.77 km².
, resulting in a local economy based on domestic tourism
, gift shop
s 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.
Yufu, Oita
is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on October 1, 2005 as a result of the merger between the towns of Hasama, Shōnai and Yufuin, all from Ōita District....
, Ōita
Oita Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan on Kyūshū Island. The prefectural capital is the city of Ōita.- History :Around the 6th century Kyushu consisted of four regions: Tsukushi-no-kuni 筑紫国, Hi-no-kuni 肥国, and Toyo no kuni...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
.
Yufuin was a town
Towns of Japan
A town is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with prefecture , city , and village...
located in Ōita District
Oita District, Oita
was a district located in Ōita, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 40,723 and density of 99.35 persons per km². The total area was 409.90 km².-Dissolution:As of January 1, 2005 the district had 4 towns.* Hasama* Notsuharu...
until October 1, 2005, when Yufuin was merged with the towns of Hasama
Hasama, Oita
was a town located in Ōita District, Ōita, Japan.On October 1, 2005 Hasama was merged with the towns of Shōnai and Yufuin, all from Ōita District, to form the new city of Yufu....
and Shōnai
Shonai, Oita
was a town located in Ōita District, Ōita, Japan.On October 1, 2005 Shōnai was merged with the towns of Hasama and Yufuin, all from Ōita District, to form the city of Yufu....
, all from Ōita District
Oita District, Oita
was a district located in Ōita, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 40,723 and density of 99.35 persons per km². The total area was 409.90 km².-Dissolution:As of January 1, 2005 the district had 4 towns.* Hasama* Notsuharu...
, to form the new city of Yufu
Yufu, Oita
is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on October 1, 2005 as a result of the merger between the towns of Hasama, Shōnai and Yufuin, all from Ōita District....
.
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 field
Paddy field
A paddy field is a flooded parcel of arable land used for growing rice and other semiaquatic crops. Paddy fields are a typical feature of rice farming in east, south and southeast Asia. Paddies can be built into steep hillsides as terraces and adjacent to depressed or steeply sloped features such...
s, 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
Honeypot (geography)
In geography, a honeypot is a particularly popular visitor attraction which attracts tourists in large numbers. The term 'honeypot' originates from bees buzzing around a hive.-Tourism planning:...
and a popular destination for coach
Tour bus
A tour bus service is a bus service that takes visitors sightseeing, with routes around tourist attractions. Double-decker buses and/or open top buses are commonly used, for their good views....
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.
Merger
On October 1, 2005 Yufuin was merged with the towns of HasamaHasama, Oita
was a town located in Ōita District, Ōita, Japan.On October 1, 2005 Hasama was merged with the towns of Shōnai and Yufuin, all from Ōita District, to form the new city of Yufu....
and Shonai
Shonai, Oita
was a town located in Ōita District, Ōita, Japan.On October 1, 2005 Shōnai was merged with the towns of Hasama and Yufuin, all from Ōita District, to form the city of Yufu....
, all from the now-dissolved Ōita District
Oita District, Oita
was a district located in Ōita, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 40,723 and density of 99.35 persons per km². The total area was 409.90 km².-Dissolution:As of January 1, 2005 the district had 4 towns.* Hasama* Notsuharu...
, under the administration of Yufu
Yufu, Oita
is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on October 1, 2005 as a result of the merger between the towns of Hasama, Shōnai and Yufuin, all from Ōita District....
-shi. This controversial decision resulted in the recall of the mayor and a snap election in which he regained office.
Population
As of 2003, the town had an estimated populationPopulation
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of 11,342 and density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
of 88.77 persons per km². The total area was 127.77 km².
Spa town
Yufuin is famous for natural hot springHot spring
A hot spring is a spring that is produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater from the Earth's crust. There are geothermal hot springs in many locations all over the crust of the earth.-Definitions:...
, resulting in a local economy based on domestic tourism
Tourism
Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".Tourism has become a...
, gift shop
Gift shop
A gift shop is a store primarily selling souvenirs relating to a particular topic or theme. The items sold often include coffee mugs, stuffed animals, t-shirts, postcards, handmade collections and other souvenirs....
s 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.Annual events
- July: Yufuin Music Festival (ゆふいん音楽祭)
- August: Yufuin Film Festival (湯布院映画祭)
- October: Ushikurai Shouting Tournament (牛喰い絶叫大会)
Transportation options
- Kyushu Railway CompanyKyushu Railway CompanyThe , also referred to as , is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group . It operates intercity rail services in Kyushu, Japan and the JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Beetle hydrofoil service across the Tsushima Strait between Fukuoka and Busan, South Korea.When Japan Railways was divided in...
, Yufuin StationYufuin Stationis a railway station in Yufuin, Yufu city, Ōita Prefecture, which is famous for its onsen. It is situated on the Kyudai Main Line. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by JR Kyūshū.-Limited Express Trains:* Yufuin-no-mori, Yufu...
(由布院駅) - Highway bus from FukuokaFukuokaFukuoka most often refers to the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture.It can also refer to:-Locations:* Fukuoka, Gifu, a town in Gifu Prefecture, Japan* Fukuoka, Toyama, a town in Toyama Prefecture, Japan...
TV drama
- Yufuin is the setting for the NHKNHKNHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee....
Japanese television dramaJapanese television drama, also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others...
"Kaze no Haruka"
See also
- Merger and dissolution of municipalities of JapanMerger and dissolution of municipalities of JapanMunicipal mergers and dissolutions carried out in Japan can take place within one municipality or between multiple municipalities and are required to be based upon consensus.- Merger policy:...
- Mergers and dissolutions in Oita-ken
- Resort townResort townA resort town, sometimes called a resort city or resort destination, is a town or area where tourism or vacationing is a primary component of the local culture and economy...