Both rail options have charm: the Yufuin no Mori into the onsen town under Mount Yufu, or the little Minami Aso line, which fully reopened in 2023 after the 2016 earthquakes cut it. Finish either with a long bath and the day takes care of itself.
Compare two Kyushu day trips from Fukuoka, with Yufuin’s old-fashioned train, Beppu’s steaming hot springs, and time to explore.
Most Popular★ 4.9“Good day tour! Tour guide was very helpful”
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4,474 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.25
Ride the Minami Aso Railway, see Mount Aso and Kusasenri, then choose Kurokawa Onsen or Kumamoto Castle on this long Fukuoka day trip.
★ 4.8“The attraction introduction and the process were both very good.”
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1,987 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.25
Ride the Minami Aso Railway, see Kusasenri and choose Kumamoto Castle or Kurokawa Onsen on a long, scenic day trip from Fukuoka.
★ 4.8“Great experience and very kind guides! I recommend it!”
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279 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20
Compare a Yufuin no Mori day trip from Fukuoka, with Beppu’s hot springs, Yufuin’s lake and either a safari park or Dazaifu.
★ 4.8“Thank you tour guide Lisa 💌💌💌💌💌 Beppu, Oita, and Yufuin were so much fun, Kumamoto and Oita in Kyushu are wonderful to travel through. Everyone can reach out to Lisa for their tours.”
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59 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $102.65
Compare Yufuin no Mori train and Beppu day-trip options from Fukuoka, with hot springs, Yufuin, guide support, costs, and timing explained.
★ 4.8“Five-star Tour Guide Li! Having you lead the journey made it even more fun and enriching. We look forward to meeting you again! 👍 Row 2, Seat 3 (with elderly family members)”
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15 reviewsFrom $44.25
Ride the South Aso Railway, visit Aso’s volcanic sights and unwind at Kurokawa Onsen on a guided day trip from Fukuoka.
★ 4.8“The tour guide was very professional and friendly, and the itinerary was well-focused, mainly on the major attractions of Aso, making it suitable for first-time visitors.”
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12 reviewsFrom $44.19