147th Yuhira Onsen Festival

Event Overview

A historic hot spring festival that has been held for 147 years in a hot spring ryokan town. The venue is the stone-paved street that has been around since the Edo period, where local residents and tourists come together to express gratitude for the blessings of the hot springs. Performers related to the region, such as Yuhira Children's Kagura and Yufuin Genryu Taiko, take the stage, allowing people of all ages to enjoy the extraordinary experience of the festival.

Info

Event Location:

Yuhira Hot Springs

Address:

Yuhei, Yufuin-cho, Yufu-shi, Oita

Public Transportation:

JR Yuhira Station → 7 minutes by car

Car Access:

11km 20 minutes from Yufuin IC, Oita-do via Prefectural Road 210

Phone Number:

0977-86-2367 (Yuhira Onsen Tourist Information Center/* Closed on Wednesday and Thursday)

Parking Number:

40 units/free. Yuhira District Public Hall temporary parking lot use, shuttle bus to venue

Event Period

May 17, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Procession and Parade

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