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Lake Kinrin
Lake Kinrin · 金鱗湖
After browsing Yufuin's shops, walk to Lake Kinrin for a waterside break. Continue your Yunotsubo Street walk to the lakeside and, if you like, rest at a cafe.
Mist sometimes rises from the water on cold fall and winter mornings. Temperature and weather change the view, so enjoy a lakeside walk even on days without mist.
Visitor information
Admission
The official guide does not confirm an admission fee for the lake itself. Meals at nearby cafes and purchases at shops cost extra.
Opening hours
The official guide does not confirm hours or closure days for the lake itself. Cafe and shop hours vary by business. Fall/winter morning mist may be absent depending on temperature and weather.
What to see at Lake Kinrin · 金鱗湖
A lake view at the end of a village walk
Walk from Yufuin Station toward Yunotsubo Street to reach Lake Kinrin. After exploring the shop-lined street, walk and rest by the lake. If planning a cafe visit, time your walk around the shop's hours.
City tourism map Prefectural tourism agency Official Lake Kinrin guide
Morning mist varies with the weather
Mist sometimes rises from the water on cold fall and winter mornings. It is not the same every day and may be absent depending on temperature and weather. Even if arriving early to look for mist, allow time to walk around the lake.
How to get to Lake Kinrin · 金鱗湖
Walk from Yufuin Station toward Yunotsubo Street to reach Lake Kinrin. Yufu City's tourism map lists about 25 minutes from the station to the lake on foot. Add time for browsing shops, taking photos and breaks.
Visit tips
Add browsing and breaks to the walking time
Yufuin Station to Lake Kinrin is about a 25-minute walk. Returning along the same route takes about 50 minutes of walking alone. Shops, photos, meals and breaks take additional time, so start your walk around your return train or bus. Also consider any booked accommodation meal or shuttle time.
Questions about Lake Kinrin · 金鱗湖
Can I see Lake Kinrin's morning mist every day?
No. Mist sometimes forms on cold fall and winter mornings, but varies with temperature and weather. Plan to enjoy a lakeside walk even if there is no mist.
How long is the walk from Yufuin Station to Lake Kinrin?
Yufu City's tourism map lists about 25 minutes on foot. Returning to the station along the same route takes about 50 minutes of walking alone. Add time for shopping on Yunotsubo Street or resting by the lake.
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