Kyushu Yufuin no Mori Sightseeing Train Day Trip: Yufuin, Umi Jigoku & Dazaifu (from Fukuoka)

Board the elegant Yufuin no Mori (one of Kyushu's most beloved sightseeing trains), and let a single day unspool into three distinct worlds: the misty valley town of Yufuin, the otherworldly bubbling pools of Umi Jigoku, and the ancient shrine precincts of Dazaifu. Bookable through Klook, this boutique day trip from Fukuoka handles the logistics so you can simply look out the window as cedar-cloaked hills roll past.

When to go

Autumn brings fiery foliage along the Oita highlands, making the train journey itself a spectacle, while spring softens the landscape with fresh greens. Summer mornings offer the clearest views of Yufuin's steam-laced valley before midday heat settles in. Winter visits reward those who brave the chill with quieter streets and the particular comfort of a hot-spring town doing what it does best.