[Group tour available for 1 person] Kyushu Oita Yufuin & Beppu Hells Day Trip | Departure from Lake Kinrin, Kyushu Natural Zoo, and Hakata (Yufuin no Mori Train optional)

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—Attraction Introduction—

• Yufuin (also known as Yufuin)

Yufuin (also known as Yufuin) is voted the number one travel destination by Japanese girls. Surrounded by mountains, Yufuin exudes tranquility and gentleness, allowing for complete relaxation. Furthermore, Yufuin's many delicious dessert shops are a major draw for women. Enjoying the beautiful scenery while satisfying your taste buds creates a blissful experience. There are also numerous cafes where you can find your favorite unique spot to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. Yunotsubo Street, located at the foot of Mount Yufu, is lined with souvenir shops selling Oita specialties like yuzu and pepper, as well as restaurants serving local delicacies such as fried chicken and tempura, attracting a constant stream of tourists. In addition, the Oita River, just a street away, is a recommended walking area where you can enjoy the scenery of all four seasons and experience the unique rustic atmosphere of Yufuin, including its pastoral landscape.

• Jinlin Lake
  

Lake Kinrin, the most famous lake in Yufuin, was originally named "Gakumoto Pond" or "Gakushita Pond." Hot springs emerge from the western side of the lake, while clear water flows from the eastern side. The temperature difference between the hot springs and the clear water causes mist to rise from the surface as the air temperature drops, creating a beautiful, dreamlike, and enchanting scene. It's truly an incredible lake. Beside Lake Kinrin stands the Tenzu Shrine, its torii gate seemingly floating on the water. The mist adds to its mystique, creating a fantastical space. A stroll along the shores of Lake Kinrin is a must when visiting Yufuin to fully experience its charm.

• African Safari in Kyushu

Ride the animal-shaped jungle bus inside the zoo, where you can feed lions, elephants, and black bears, and see giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and other animals that live on the grasslands. This is a rare and unique experience in Japan, and definitely a must-visit family trip in Kyushu! In the "Small Animal Interaction Area," you can get up close to cats and dogs, ride miniature horses, and feed kangaroos and squirrel monkeys—a truly therapeutic experience for both adults and children. (Note: This does not include zoo admission or the jungle bus fare.)

*In case of severe winter weather, Kyushu Natural Zoo will be temporarily closed (and closure information cannot be obtained in advance). If you are unable to visit the zoo on the day of your visit, the Oita Uminome Aquarium will be automatically substituted. We cannot provide advance notice of itinerary changes, and the order of attractions may be adjusted based on road conditions on the day. Thank you for your understanding. Admission fees for Uminome Aquarium are as follows: Adults (16 years and older): 2600 yen; Children (7-15 years): 1300 yen; Preschool children (4-6 years): 850 yen. ※Children aged 3 and under enter free.

"Beppu Hell - Sea Hell" Beppu is the hot spring area with the highest water output in Japan. A trip to Beppu is incomplete without experiencing the "Hell Tour" of Beppu. The mysterious porcelain blue pool water, which looks like cool seawater, is actually a 98-degree hot spring. The fantastical spectacle of the gushing water is breathtaking and is one of the must-see attractions for tourists.

• Stove Hell
  

Beppu is home to numerous hot springs, the most famous of which are the Eight Great Hells of Beppu: Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell), Oniishi Bozu Jigoku (Demon Stone Monk Hell), Yama Jigoku (Mountain Hell), Kamado Jigoku (Cooking Pot Hell), Oniyama Jigoku (Demon Mountain Hell), Shiraike Jigoku (White Pond Hell), Chiike Jigoku (Blood Pond Hell), and Tatsumaki Jigoku (Tornado Hell). Kamado Jigoku is one of these. Legend has it that long ago, during the spring and autumn festivals of the Kamado Hachiman Shrine, offerings were made using the heat of the hellish water, hence the name "Kamado Jigoku" (Cooking Pot Hell). The powerful steam and gushing hot spring water bring the temperature of the hellish spring to a high of 90 degrees Celsius.

—Return Trip Instructions for the Yufuin no Mori Sightseeing Train—

• Visitors can choose to return to Hakata Station on their own by taking the Yufuin no Mori Train. The tour guide will not accompany you at Yufuin Station, but will provide information about the station location or a map to help you.

Suggested schedules:

• 15:56～18:10: In winter, it gets dark early and the scenery along the way is beautiful. This service is sometimes operated by the Limited Express Yufu.

• 17:17～19:28: More time can be reserved for visiting Yufuin during spring and summer.

• Note: Tickets are limited and consecutive seats cannot be guaranteed. If you are unable to make a reservation, you will be notified the day after you place your order, and you can choose to return on the same train.

—Important Notice—

• Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free. Any additional luggage will be charged at 2,000 yen per piece, regardless of size (please inform us in advance when registering, otherwise a fee will be charged on-site).

• Children aged 0-2 years old can be held in arms for free if they do not occupy a seat; children aged 3 years and above are treated the same as adults.

• If there are not enough seats on the bus because you did not inform us that you will be traveling with a child aged 0-2 years who does not occupy a seat, we will refuse to let you on the bus and the fare will not be refunded.

• The tour guide will not contact the tourists in advance. On the day of the tour, tourists need to go to the meeting point on their own and report to the tour guide or staff wearing yellow vests or holding GOGODAY flags. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the tour guide's arrangements.

• Driver and guide service (small group of 4-13 people: driver and guide service; group of 13 or more: driver and tour guide service).

• Reference vehicle types: 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater: Toyota Hice or equivalent; 18-22 seater: minibus; 22 seater and above: large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only, and the actual vehicle type will be adjusted according to the number of participants on the day of the tour.

Recommended Kyushu itinerary:

A day trip to Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu | Mount Aso or Shirakawa River source, Kusasenri Slope on Mount Aso, the roadside rest stop of Aso, Suizenji Temple and Jojuen Garden, Kumamoto Castle (departing from Hakata)

Kitakyushu One-Day Tour | Mojiko & Karado Seafood Market, Kanmon Undersea Tunnel, Tsunoshima Bridge, Motonosumi Inari Shrine, Wafugari Parking Area | Departing from Hakata Station

A day trip to Akiho-do in Yamaguchi, Kitakyushu | Akiho-do, Wafugari Parking Area, Motonosumi Inari Shrine, Tsunoshima Bridge