Yufuin no Mori Train Experience: Yufuin Onsen Town & Kyushu Zoo & Beppu Hells or Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine + Beppu Ropeway Tour

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One Day in Kyushu: First, visit Kyushu Natural Zoological Park + Beppu Hells Hot Springs, or Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine + Beppu Ropeway, then take the 🚞 Yufuin no Mori sightseeing train back to Hakata, enjoying the forest and pastoral scenery on the train!

🦁 Route ①｜Kyushu Zoological Park Theme

Beppu Hells Hot Springs. Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell): A porcelain-blue high-temperature hot spring pool, reaching 98°C, a must-see dreamlike landscape; Kamado Jigoku (Cooking Pot Hell): Steaming and boiling high-temperature landscape, experience the unique charm of Beppu Hells Hot Springs.

Kyushu Natural Zoological Park: One of Japan's largest wildlife parks, where you can ride a jungle bus to feed lions, elephants, black bears, and more.

Yufuin Onsen Town. Kinrin Lake: The lake surface is often shrouded in mist, where hot springs and clear water converge, like a fairyland; Yunotsubo Street: Unique shops, desserts, and cafes, enjoy a leisurely time; Yufuin Floral Village: English-style architecture, colorful flowers in all seasons, a must-visit for photos.

⛩ Route ②｜Dazaifu Cultural Theme

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, it is the head shrine of approximately 12,000 Tenmangu shrines across Japan; the approach is lined with snack and gift shops, where the local specialty Umegae Mochi is a must-try. Seasonal scenery: Plum blossoms, irises, cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, creating a beautiful photo atmosphere.

Beppu Ropeway: Connects Beppu to the halfway point of Mt. Tsurumi, offering panoramic views of Beppu city, Beppu Bay, and the surrounding mountains. Each season offers unique scenery: cherry blossoms in spring, a cool escape in summer, autumn leaves, and snow in winter.

Beppu Hells Hot Springs: You can choose to visit Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell) / Kamado Jigoku (Cooking Pot Hell) to enjoy the high-temperature steam and fantastic landscapes.

Yufuin Onsen Town, Kinrin Lake, Yunotsubo Street, Yufuin Floral Village, with cherry blossoms in spring combined with the hot spring town, creating a perfectly romantic atmosphere.

🚞 Yufuin no Mori sightseeing train returns to Hakata

Return Yufuin no Mori train schedule (Yufuin to Fukuoka, optional return on the second day):

Train 1: 15:56 - 18:10 Train 2: 17:17 - 19:28 (Considering playtime, this train is recommended)

The Yufuin no Mori is a popular sightseeing train connecting Hakata and Yufuin, with a lush green exterior and a retro forest atmosphere 🌿