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Yufuin sightseeing (sightseeing horse-drawn carriage)

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Yufuin's famous carriage ride for over 30 years

Let's explore the town of Yufuin, known for "hot springs," "art," and "nature"! When it comes to sightseeing in Yufuin, the "horse-drawn carriage" is a must-try! The course is about 4 km long, departing from Yufuin Station, stopping at Kusenji and Unaki Hime Shrine, and returning to Yufuin Station. You can enjoy a leisurely sightseeing tour of nature while viewing the seasonal flowers and autumn leaves of Yufuin.

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Departure and Destination of the Tourist Horse-Drawn Carriage: Yufuin Station!

The tourist horse-drawn carriage departs from Yufuin Station and visits Fukuoka Temple and Unaki Hime Shrine before returning to Yufuin Station. The station building is a traditional wooden structure with a retro and warm atmosphere that is charming. In addition, there are many souvenir shops and restaurants around the station, allowing you to enjoy shopping and gourmet food. After touring on the tourist horse-drawn carriage, why not enjoy foot baths and souvenir shopping around the station?

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Fusenji Temple, where a mysterious atmosphere pervades

One of the places to visit by sightseeing horse-drawn carriage is Fusenji Temple. In addition to its beautiful scenery, the temple is surrounded by cedar and bamboo forests, creating a mysterious atmosphere. Fusenji Temple offers a sightseeing course by horse-drawn carriage, allowing you to visit at a leisurely pace while enjoying the view from the carriage. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, and in autumn, beautiful autumn leaves can be seen, making it attractive in every season. When visiting Yufuin for sightseeing, why not visit Fusenji Temple by sightseeing horse-drawn carriage?

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Visit the Unagi Himegami Shrine, which enshrines six deities!

The Unagi Himegami Shrine can be visited by tourist horse-drawn carriages. This shrine is located at the foot of Mount Yufu and is about a 10-minute drive from the Yufuin hot spring town. The Unagi Himegami Shrine is also known as "Rokusho Shrine" because it enshrines six deities. The area around the shrine, where the deities are enshrined, is lined with large cedar trees and trees that are said to be hundreds of years old, creating a sacred atmosphere. In addition, the approach from the torii gate to the shrine is quiet and leads visitors to a mysterious world. By visiting on a tourist horse-drawn carriage, you can fully enjoy the rich nature and sacred atmosphere.

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Stay at Yufuin Onsen after Riding a Tourist Horse-Drawn Carriage

Yufuin Onsen is famous as one of Japan's top hot springs, and there are various hot spring facilities of all sizes in the hot spring town. In the center of the town, souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes, and more line the streets. At night, the town is illuminated with lights, allowing you to enjoy a fantastic night view. After touring Yufuin on a tourist horse-drawn carriage, why not spend a luxurious time enjoying the hot springs?

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Shopping and Gourmet on Yunotsubo Street!

Yunotsubo Street has been used as a highway since the Edo period and still retains a historical atmosphere. There are many charming souvenir shops and restaurants where you can enjoy yourself and forget about time. The street is also full of delicious sweets such as roll cakes, sweet potatoes, and ice cream, making it possible to enjoy both sightseeing and food as you walk. Why not try enjoying some souvenirs or gourmet food on Yunotsubo Street after sightseeing in Yufuin on a tourist horse-drawn carriage?

Sightseeing

Tourist Horse-Drawn Carriage that Can Tour Yufuin's Tourist Spots

Yufuin is a hot spring town popular with tourists, blessed with beautiful natural surroundings. This area has many attractions, such as hot springs, walking paths, gourmet food, art, culture, and history. Yufuin Onsen is a hot spring resort that has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Hot Springs, where you can enjoy hot springs with skin-beautifying effects. One of the charms of Yufuin tourism is that you can ride a tourist horse-drawn carriage. Reservations are required for boarding, and they are accepted at the window or by phone on the day of boarding. The tourist horse-drawn carriage can leisurely stroll through Yufuin's streets and hot spring town for 60 minutes. Riding on a wooden carriage and touring the traditional scenery and tourist spots of Yufuin is an extraordinary experience. Especially during the autumn foliage season, the view of the foliage from the tourist horse-drawn carriage is breathtaking. Why not enjoy the view of Yufuin from the carriage and fully appreciate the scenery?

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