由布院温泉(由布市)
YUFUIN ONSEN / Yufu City
由布院温泉 (由布市)
大分県のほぼ中央部にある由布院盆地に位置し、別府と並ぶ温泉地として知られる由布院温泉。肌触りが柔らかく、肌への刺激が少ないため、幅広い年齢の方や外国の方も安心して入浴ができます。JR由布院駅に降り立つと、駅前通りの先にそびえる由布岳の圧倒的な存在感に目を奪われます。標高1,583mの由布岳は、なだらかな双耳峰の形が特徴で、「豊後富士」の愛称でも親しまれています。四季折々に表情を変えるその姿は、町の風景をまるで絵画のように彩ります。
湯布院町は「朝霧の町」としても知られ、霧に包まれた由布岳を展望台から望む景色や、澄んだ空気のなかで静かに温泉に浸る時間は、心身を癒やしてくれます。
町の中心部には、おしゃれなカフェや美術館が点在し、国内外から多くの観光客が訪れます。一方で、中心地を少し離れれば、素朴な町並みや細い路地に、こだわりを感じさせる設えの温泉宿が佇み、昔から変わらない「ゆふいん」の風景が今も息づいています。
YUFUIN ONSEN / Yufu City
Yufuin Onsen is located in the Yufuin Basin, almost in the centre of Oita Prefecture, and is a very popular hot spring resort alongside Beppu. The water quality is soft and causes minimal skin irritation, making it suitable for everyone, including foreign visitors. Upon arriving at JR Yufuin Station, you will be amazed by the overwhelming presence of Mount Yufudake, towering over the street in front of the station. At a height of 1,583 m, Mount Yufudake is characterised by its gently sloping twin peaks, and is commonly referred to as ‘Bungo Fuji’. The town’s landscape is picturesque with its changing appearance throughout the seasons painting the town’s landscape like a living artwork.
Yufuin is also known as the ‘Town of Morning Mist’. Gazing at the misty Mount Yufudake from the observatory, as well as relishing the peaceful moments of soaking in hot springs in the fresh air, offers a soothing escape for both body and soul.
In the town centre, trendy cafés and art museums attract many tourists from near and far. On the other hand, moving a little further from the town centre, the quiet streets and narrow alleys welcome you with hot–spring hotels that are thoughtfully designed and furnished. This allows you to still discover the nostalgic scenery of Yufuin even today.