Kinrinko

Kinrinko is also known as a spot for autumn foliage. From late October to early November, beautiful autumn leaves spread around the lake, creating a colorful scenery. It's recommended to take a stroll around the lake, which is about 400 meters in circumference, and enjoy the autumn foliage. There is also a walking course from Yufuin Station to Kinrinko, making it a perfect location for walking and strolling!

There are cafes around Lake Kinrin that offer delicious breakfasts. If you have breakfast by the lake, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food at the same time. The cafe "Chabou Tenjou-sanjiki" by the lake is run by "Kamenoi Besso," one of the three famous inns in Yufuin. You can enjoy a one-plate morning, sandwiches, and the famous cream cheese pastry "Mon Yufu." You can spend a wonderful time while looking at the quiet Lake Kinrin in the morning!

Located on the east bank of Lake Kinrin, "Pension Kinrin Lake Toyonokuni" is a picturesque accommodation surrounded by nature. From the guest rooms, you can enjoy beautiful views of the Yufu mountain range, including Lake Kinrin. Depending on the season, you can enjoy different views, and the colorful scenery of the lakeside during the autumn foliage season is particularly popular. In addition, the pension has a natural hot spring with a source that flows directly into it, allowing you to relax and heal your tiredness. The restaurant serves homemade dishes using local ingredients, allowing you to enjoy a deep and flavorful meal. Furthermore, there are many tourist spots in the surrounding area, such as Mt. Yufu and Yufuin Onsen, which are blessed with nature and hot springs, allowing you to spend a relaxing time.

Yufuin Onsen, located about a 5-minute drive from Lake Kinrinko, is a beautiful hot spring resort at the foot of Mount Yufu. The hot spring town has various sizes of hot spring inns, with the Yufuin Three Families, "Kamenoi Besso," "Yufuin Tamanoyu," and "Sanso Murata," being particularly famous. In addition, at the inns, you can enjoy exquisite meals such as delicious creative cuisine and kaiseki cuisine using local ingredients. Strolling through the hot spring town, you can enjoy traditional streetscapes, tourist attractions, Mount Yufu, and forest bathing. Why not try sightseeing both the hot springs and tourist spots as a set and enjoy the best of both worlds?

The Yunotsubo Highway is a tourist spot that connects the hot spring areas around Yufuin and retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. The remnants of the former post town are still visible along the highway, with old houses and streets beautifully preserved. You can enjoy local specialties and purchase souvenirs. The Kinrinko Lake and Yunotsubo Highway are about a 4-minute drive away, so you can visit both spots together!