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유후인+벳푸 5박6일 여행 이렇게 다녀오면 후회 없습니다|일정·동선·팁까지 요약 정리 (4K 화질)

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Key takeaways

Lifestyle

Overall trip concept

  • Route concept (6 nights / 5 nights? → “6-day” flow mentioned in the video)
    • The itinerary follows the author’s actual movement: Yufuin + Beppu, with 5 additional places within the Beppu area attractions.
  • Travel style: mostly full-day exploring, but with a recommendation to keep the schedule slightly relaxed.
  • Total cost mentioned: 3.64 million KRW for 2 people.

Where to go / logistics

  • Yufuin and Beppu are hot-spring towns in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan.
  • From airports (approx.)
    • Oita Airport → Yufuin: ~1 hour by bus
    • Oita Airport → Beppu (“BAF/Beppu” mentioned): ~50 minutes

Flight planning notes

  • Due to Jeju Air direct flights to Oita (from March 2023), the trip focuses on Yufuin + Beppu.
  • Schedule mentioned (transcribed; may have minor caption errors)
    • Depart Tues/Thurs/Sat at 11:20 → arrive 15:25
    • Return Tues/Thurs/Sat at 14:30 → arrive 16:15
  • Planning advice
    • Choose one departure day + one return day among those three.
    • Example schedule noted: Sat Apr 26 → (travel days) → Thu May 1 (travel-day counts appear inconsistent in captions).

Recommended pacing

  • Author’s pacing advice:
    • At least 2 days in Yufuin
    • 2+ days in the surrounding area (Beppu region)

Day 1: Arrive Yufuin + dinner + first accommodation

Goal: Check in and take a first look around at night.

Arrival + transfer

  • Landing arrived ~30 minutes early, but timing can vary (small airport).
  • Yufuin transport
    • Take the earliest Yufuin limousine bus
      • Mentioned options: 14:05, then 15:45 if missed
    • First-come, first-served (no reservations)
    • Bring cash: 2,000 yen per person
    • Travel time: ~1 hour

Evening in Yufuin

  • Walk/scout early before dark (e.g., Yunotsubo Street area).
  • Many shops close after ~5pm, but some artist/experience spaces may stay open later.
  • Booking difficulty workaround
    • Some famous places were fully booked.
    • Carre Ae: refused foreign reservations and asked to return.
    • Workaround: at Michelin-star izakaya Yamaya, the owner helped with a reservation.

Dinner highlights

  • Famous carp + steak
  • Author notes:
    • Enjoyed the carp pepper flavor (likened to a noodle soup vibe)
    • Steak described as Michelin-level quality

Accommodation (Night 1)

  • Yokhan Sanso Tanaka
  • Highlights:
    • Traditional atmosphere; cozy room
    • Two indoor private baths
    • Outdoor hot spring bath particularly impressive / good value
  • Note: mentioned as not including extras like dinner/breakfast (caption wording suggests “budget accommodation”).

Day 1 takeaway: flight + transfer + check-in + dinner.


Day 2: Core Yufuin sights (morning lake → mountains → Yunotsubo Street)

Morning: Lake Ginko (“Ginrinko”)

  • Wake up: ~6:00am
  • Arrive early:
    • Author recommends before ~7:30 latest
  • Why morning works:
    • Steam rises even in winter (hot/cold spring mixing)
    • Less light makes scenery feel more dreamlike
  • Key tip: morning walk + fresh air strongly emphasized.

Breakfast: Grandma bakery cafe

  • Opens 8:00am
  • Elderly couple bakes healthy bread daily
  • Bread supplied to nearby breakfasts (including Yokhan)
  • Favorites:
    • Red bean paste + raisin bread
  • Taste notes: simple, clean flavor; easy on the stomach

Move + breakfast #2

  • Luggage storage didn’t work out, so the author returned to the accommodation, then walked (~10 minutes) to the next stay.
  • Breakfast at Amami Chaya (reserved 10:00am)
  • Recommended sets:
    • Toriten set meal
    • Tofu steak set meal
  • Also praised:
    • Miso dango soup (Oita-en local dish; rarer even in Japan)

Mt. Yufudake / Yufuin viewpoint

  • Without a rental car:
    • ~15 minutes by bus
  • Caution: buses are infrequent (every 1–2 hours), so check schedules.

Main street walk: Yunotsubo Street

  • Walking route:
    • ~1 km, connecting Yufuin Station ↔ Lake Kinko
  • Time suggestion:
    • Don’t rush—author recommends at least ~3 hours
    • Optionally split across 2 days
  • Mindset:
    • Dense with shops, food, and photo spots; includes cafe breaks
  • Shop hours note:
    • Most open around 10am, close before 5pm
  • End point: Floral Village
    • Photo-friendly theme village; experience-style cafes (owl/cat cafes mentioned)

Accommodation (Night 2)

  • Yufuin Makinobai
  • Highlights:
    • Japanese-style rooms with floor mats + kotatsu vibe
    • Private family baths
    • Separate open-air baths for men/women
    • Kaiseki dining praised (seasonal ingredients)
    • Breakfast included (unlike Day 1)

Day 3: Revisit Yufuin + move to Beppu

Morning in Yufuin

  • Breakfast at Yokhan (simple but satisfying: rice, miso soup, grilled fish)
  • Hot spring routine:
    • Morning soak described as a daily habit
  • Lake Ginko revisit:
    • Rainy drizzle changed the atmosphere

Cafe + re-exploring Yunotsubo Street

  • “Must-visit” cafe:
    • Sabo Tenjo Sajiki (daytime cafe / bar in the evening)
    • Ordered katsu sando + Americano (katsu praised)
  • Second pass foods:
    • Cheese pudding place Milch (warm pudding sold only there)
    • Apple tangurine at Asagirizaka Ringoen (apple-based tart); bought and ate twice
  • One item judged “so-so” (example given: “Gold Medal Goro”)

Transfer to Beppu

  • Bus: Yufuin Bus Terminal → Beppu Station
    • ~once per hour
    • 1,100 yen per person (cash)
    • ~50 minutes
  • Arrival:
    • By ~5pm
    • Different vibe even though both are hot-spring regions
  • Photo spot:
    • Abraya Kumahachi statue in front of Beppu Station
    • Described as a tourism pioneer tied to developing the Hell Garden pilgrimage

Accommodation (Night 3)

  • Hotel Onyado Nonno
  • Evening idea:
    • Beppu Tower (~10 minutes walk)
    • ~100m observation deck; not extremely tall, but views are good

Why Onyado Nonno stands out

  • Barefoot movement around the hotel (lobby → rooms)
  • Evening mini-ramen
  • Best highlight: 8 themed hot springs inspired by Beppu’s “hell” varieties
    • Includes open-air baths with open ceilings
    • Each bath has its own concept → encourages revisiting/exploring

Day 4: Beppu Hell Tour + Ropeway + Tendon dinner + final hotel

Hell spring pilgrimage (“Best Friend Loop A”)

  • Ticket:
    • 2,000 yen combined ticket for 7 hot springs
  • Areas:
    • 5 hells in Kannawa
    • 2 hells in Shibaseki
  • Timing:
    • Each hell fully viewable in ~30 minutes
    • Close enough for walking between nearby ones within the area
  • Common start: Umi Jigoku
    • Blue, rice-paddy-like cobalt spring water; water gushes from a deep pond

Hell names mentioned

  • Umi Jigoku (cobalt blue)
  • Oni 25z Jigoku (gray mud boiling; monk-bald-foam described)
  • Kamado Jigoku (many colors + steamed hell pudding)
  • Moniama Jigoku (heated area raising ~80 crocodiles mentioned)
  • Shiraike Jigoku (milky white “cloud” spring + Japanese garden + aquarium)
  • Tatsumaki (continuous hot-water/steam spraying in intervals)
  • Shinike Jigoku (oldest; red mud boiling)

Lunch during the tour

  • Jigoku Kobo Kanna (steam cuisine restaurant)
  • How it works:
    • Choose ingredients → cooked via steaming in a steam pot producing hot spring steam
  • Advice:
    • Over 1 hour wait; get a number ticket mid-tour, then explore first.

Timing suggestion

  • If starting around 9:30am, finishing around 3pm is feasible.
  • Tour operates from 8am, so early start helps.

Transfer to the Ropeway

  • Author used a taxi to Beppu Ropeway
    • ~15 minutes, ~3,400 yen
    • Bus intervals were long and took >1 hour
  • Ropeway highlights:
    • Cable car to Mt. Tsurumidake (~1,300m)
    • 360-degree observation deck + short walking path + shrine
    • Not “must-visit,” but good if you have relaxed time

Dinner: Tendon

  • Tendon Toyonai (Beppu Station area)
    • ~90+ years tradition; run by the 3rd generation
    • Two locations: main + near Beppu Station
  • Advice:
    • Waiting time >1 hour; hotel nearby made it easier to rest
  • Praised orders:
    • Special Tendon (3 shrimp + vegetables)
    • Aged assortment
  • Taste notes:
    • Batter described as thinner/softer/crispier than Korean tendon; ingredient flavors preserved

Accommodation (Night 4)

  • Amanek Beppu Yural
  • Location:
    • ~2-minute walk from Onyado Nonno
  • Built recently: 2021
  • Highlights:
    • Stylish fusion of traditional Japanese elements + modern design
    • Infinity pool
    • Men’s/women’s match rooms
    • Welcome drinks + complimentary uniforms
    • Small gym

Day 5: Full day Beppu + ramen + bakery + yakiniku + shopping

Aquarium & zoo (early arrival required)

  • Umitamago Aquarium + Takasakiyama Natural Zoo
  • From Beppu: ~15 minutes by bus
  • You must arrive before 9am to align with show schedules (buses only 1–2 per hour; taxis can be easier for families)

Umitamago highlights

  • Experiential/interactive style (more than just watching)
  • Example show timeline:
    • 9:30am commentary
    • 10:00am sea lion performance
    • 11:00am dolphin show
  • Touch corner: stingray area (open all time)
  • Penguins on open display areas praised
  • Family-friendly layout; safe interactions with lifeguards

Zoo: “Monkey Village”

  • Takasakiyama Natural Zoo
  • Captions indicate it’s mostly monkeys (not a typical mixed-animal zoo vibe)
  • Monkeys lie/play and may even pass under people’s feet

Lunch + ramen

  • Shopping mall stop: Yume Town (late lunch)
  • Ramen:
    • Misoya Beppu (Hokkaido-style miso ramen)
    • Rich miso broth, generous toppings, yellow chewy noodles
    • Spicy option exists, but author chose regular (based on review analysis that Korean reviews said spicy)

Bakery takeout

  • Tomunnaga Pangya (over 100 years old; same spot)
  • Notes:
    • Takeout-only
    • Only 18 bread types total; choose based on staff recommendations
  • Best pick:
    • Butter France (praised for buttery/salty/sweet balance)

Dinner: Yakiniku

  • Yakiniku Arata
  • Reason to book:
    • Popular; difficult without reservation
  • Highlights:
    • Suggested premium-ish selection without feeling overpriced
    • Orders mentioned:
      • Signature meat assortment
      • Garlic fried rice
      • Additional salad
  • Cost note:
    • Total mentioned around 110,000 won (currency note suggests caption-based conversion)

Shopping (best at the end)

  • Yufuin: souvenir shops on Yunotsubo Street
  • Beppu: Don Quijote (“Donkey Hotel” mentioned)
    • Mentioned as open until 2am
  • Practical advice:
    • Don’t shop too early; you may be stuck carrying items until departure
    • Buy daily necessities, snacks, supplements, medicines there
  • Spending estimate:
    • ~260,000 won

Day 6: Return logistics + last cafe + airport duty free

Return flight timing

  • Return day depends on Jeju Air schedule (Tues/Thurs/Sat; direct to Incheon)

Airport buffer

  • Arrive 2 hours early
  • Limousine bus from Beppu Station to airport: ~1 hour
  • Allow at least 3 hours total buffer

Bus pickup details

  • Platform 4 near Beppu Station (east gate; walk right toward Lotteria)
  • Recommendation:
    • Wait in front of Beppu Station by 10:30am

Last-day plan

  • Only a short morning cafe

Cafe near Beppu Station

  • BYYCA
  • Open: 9:30am
  • Distance: ~5 minutes walk from Beppu Station
  • Setting: renovated old house (over 160 years old)
  • Menu: coffee, sandwiches, cakes
  • Ordered:
    • Two sandwich sets; mackerel sandwich praised (no fishy smell; compared to tuna)

Duty-free stop

  • Airport duty-free store near the end (described as small but stocked)
  • Examples mentioned:
    • Tokyo Banana
    • Jagarico/Jagabee-like snacks (spelling uncertain)
    • Sake/spirits, souvenirs
  • Usefulness:
    • Good for last-minute gifts if you didn’t shop earlier

Notable locations / products / people mentioned

Yufuin

  • Yunotsubo Street, Kinrinko (Lake Ginko), Mt. Yufu / Yufudake
  • Floral Village
  • Sabo Tenjo Sajiki
  • Grandma bakery cafe, Amami Chaya
  • Asagirizaka Ringoen, Milch (cheese pudding)
  • Yokhan Sanso Tanaka, Yokhan
  • Yufuin Makinobai

Beppu

  • Beppu Tower, Abraya Kumahachi statue
  • Hell “Jigoku” pilgrimage: Umi Jigoku, Oni 25z, Kamado, Moniama, Shiraike, Tatsumaki, Shinike
  • Jigoku Kobo Kanna
  • Beppu Ropeway (Mt. Tsurumidake)
  • Toyonai tendon restaurant
  • Onyado Nonno, Amanek Beppu Yural
  • Umitamago Aquarium
  • Takasakiyama Natural Zoo
  • Misoya Beppu ramen
  • Tomunnaga Pangya bakery
  • Yakiniku Arata
  • Don Quijote (“Donkey Hotel”)

Flights / airline / creator

  • Jeju Air direct to Oita (from Incheon)
  • Speaker/creator: “Balrottireo” (author/speaker of the video)

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