Yufuin, Ōita
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Yufuin (湯布院町 Yufuin-chō?) was a town located in Ōita District, Ōita, Japan. On October 1, 2005, Yufuin merged with the towns of Shōnai and Hasama to form the city of Yufu.
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[edit] Merger
On October 1, 2005, the former towns of Hasama, Shonai and Yufuin (all from the now-dissolved Ōita District) merged under the administration of Yufu-shi. This controversial decision resulted in the recall of the mayor and a snap election in which he regained office.
[edit] Population
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,342 and density of 88.77 persons per km². The total area is 127.77 km².
[edit] Spa town
Yufuin is famous for natural hot spring spas (温泉 Onsen?), resulting in a local economy based on domestic tourism and hot-spring bathing. International tourist visits to Yufuin are increasing.
[edit] Sights
Yufu Mountain (由布岳) and Golden Scale Lake (金鱗湖) are commonly viewed and photographed by tourists.
[edit] Annual events
- July: Yufuin Music Festival (ゆふいん音楽祭)
- August: Yufuin Film Festival (湯布院映画祭)
- October: Ushikurai Shouting Tournament (牛喰い絶叫大会)
[edit] Transportation options
- Kyushu Railway Company, Yufuin Station (由布院駅)
- Highway bus from Fukuoka-shi
[edit] Trivia
- Yufuin is the setting for the NHK Japanese television drama "Kaze no Haruka"
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Local government office (in Japanese)
- City government (in Japanese)
- Kaze no Haruka TV drama set in Yufuin
- Kunugi no Oka pizzeria in Yufuin
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