Yusui Town

A journey to refresh your soul with magnificent nature and nostalgia

Yusui Town is located at the northern tip of Kagoshima Prefecture, on the border with Miyazaki Prefecture. It is adjacent to Kirishima City, where Kagoshima Airport is located, and can be accessed by car in about 30 minutes from the airport. The Kawauchi River flows through the center of the town, and it is known for its abundant water sources, including Maruike Yusui, one of Japan's XNUMX famous waters. The rice, tea, and eel grown in the crystal clear water are delicious. There is a lot to see, including dynamic nature and art spots!

Access

30 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport / Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Kagoshima Chuo Station by JR (Nippo Main Line, Hisatsu Line)

The charm of Yusui Town

  • ✔ Plenty of popular spots to experience nature
  • ✔ Don't miss the unique art spots
  • ✔ Feel the nostalgia of the C55 steam locomotive whistle
  • ✔ In fact, hot springs are also popular. You can even visit secret hot springs!

I've never seen such a beautiful blue color!

Quench your thirst and your soul with the gushing water.

Maruike Spring

Maruike Spring was selected as one of the "600 Best Waters of Japan" in 35, and is a spring pond with a daily volume of about XNUMX tons of water, which is used for daily life in almost the entire Kurino area. This spring water is generated by rain that falls around XNUMXm above sea level on Mt. Kurino, and flows underground, and takes about XNUMX years to form into a spring. Read more »

Enjoy the power of nature!Touring spring towns

A familiar scene you've seen somewhere before, a scene you've never seen before.
I want to see lots of different sights here.

Kurinodake Recreation Village

A walking trail through the virgin forest has been developed on the middle slope of Mt. Kurino, and there is a plaza where both children and adults can actively enjoy themselves. Climbing Japan's longest sleeper staircase (561 steps) leads to an observation deck, from which you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Isa Plain, Kinko Bay, and Sakurajima. Read more »

Hachiman Great Hell

Mount Kurino is said to be the oldest volcano in the Kirishima Mountains. It is home to one of the largest fumaroles in Kyushu, which is the source of Mount Kurino hot springs. It is called Yawata Daijigoku! If you look closely at the ground, you can hear it bubbling away... you will be able to feel the mysterious power of the earth. The slope... Read more »

Tourist SL Hall

The champon noodles served in the cafeteria inside the hall are very impressive. Also, at the Railway Museum, located right next to JR Yoshimatsu Station, you can see photos of steam locomotives, signals, and station staff uniforms, and a real C55 steam locomotive is on display in the square.

About 90 minutes by car from Kagoshima city!
You'll want to rush over to see itRecommended Points

Kirishima Open Air Museum, Kagoshima Prefecture

"Kirishima Open Air Museum" has great outdoor art!!

Takenakaike Park

Cool spring water!? "Takenakaike Park Pool"

Tsurumaru Hot Springs

White hot springs, clear hot springs, black hot springs!?
Experience the rare moor spring

Araki

Araki's almond ramen is a must-try!

MAP LIST

❶ Maruike Spring
❷ Kurinodake Recreation Village
3. Hachiman Great Hell
❹ SL Tourist Museum
❺ Kirishima Open Air Park
6. Tsurumaru Hot Springs
❼ Takenakaike Park
❽ Araki

Contact Us

Yusui Town Commerce, Industry and Tourism Promotion Division TEL 0995-74-3111

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