Japan’s 3 Great Autumn Foliage Spots: 2026 Peak Dates
Arashiyama, Nikko and Yabakei share a title nobody officially awarded. In 2026 their forecast peaks start more than four weeks apart — and one of them has no bus at the weekend.
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Oita travel guides: the onsen capitals of Beppu and Yufuin, forest waterfalls, and hot-spring culture at its richest.
Kyushu Autumn Without the Guidebooks: Yujaku Park and Raizan Sennyoji (2026)
Two of Kyushu late-autumn best sites have almost nothing written about them in English, and what exists is out of date. Prices, illumination dates, the weekday bus problem, and three corrections to the official English record.
African Safari Oita: A Thrilling Drive-Through Wildlife Experience in 2026
Imagine driving your car through vast plains, lions roaming freely just meters away, and feeding a giraffe from a towering bus. This isn’t a scene from a movie; it’s a real adventure waiting for you at Kyushu Natural Animal Park…
COMOREBI Yufuin: A Futuristic Glass Villa Glamping Experience in Japan
Imagine waking up completely surrounded by a serene forest, with sunlight filtering through the trees onto your bed. This isn’t a dream, but an experience offered at COMOREBI Yufuin, a luxury glamping resort in Oita, Japan. This article provides a…
Ikkoten Yufuin: A Serene Ryokan Stay with Private Onsen and Mountain Views
In the hills above Yufuin, Oita Prefecture, Yutorinoyado Ikkoten is a 10-room ryokan that pairs traditional Japanese hospitality with a mix of Japanese and Western interiors. Every room is a separate building with its own semi-open-air bath with free-flowing hot…
Murata Fushoan: A Sophisticated Soba Experience in the Heart of Yufuin
Nestled in the tranquil hills of Yufuin, away from the bustling main streets, lies Murata Fushoan, a soba restaurant that offers more than just a meal—it provides a moment of serene indulgence. As the dedicated soba house of the esteemed…
Walking Through Yufuin: A Town That Moves at Its Own Pace
I came to Yufuin on a quiet afternoon in autumn. The town sits at the foot of Mt. Yufu, a mountain that dominates the landscape in a way that makes you understand why people have lived here for centuries. I…
Ruby Route: 7 Days in Kyushu by Train and Bus
Fukuoka · Oita · Kumamoto · Kagoshima · 7 days by train and bus By Nobu · Updated October 2026 The Ruby Route is a week-long loop through Kyushu’s hot springs and volcanoes that starts and ends at Hakata Station:…