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The Glossary
Home to a modest array of onsen (hot springs), gift and souvenir shops, and scenic mountain views, Yufuin is an ideal day trip for those who are tired of Beppu's glitz and glamour. Walking around the town could be a feast to the senses, with the cool country air, the echoing rings of the temple bells, and the scenic views of the mountains, as seen from rotenburo (hot spring resort) or a rustic ryokan (inn).
Aside from the hot springs that make the Oita Prefecture famous, Yufuin is an idyllic launch pad for backpackers before heading out to the Yufu Mountain on the town's periphery.
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