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Most people make a day trip to Yufuin, but spending the night lets you explore the town's unhurried beauty.

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YUFUIN, Japan – Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, the hot spring town of Yufuin, located a 90-minute drive from Kyushu’s gateway city of Fukuoka, is a leisurely beauty with a quirky European vibe.

The popular town is also a designated pit stop for the three-night itinerary aboard the Seven Stars in Kyushu train journey.

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