Exploring Kyushu in Cherry Blossom Season | Yufuin Ryokan + Beppu Onsens

🌸 Cinematic Japan Spring Vlog | Fukuoka → Itoshima → Yufuin → Beppu → Oita | Ryokan Stay & Cherry Blossoms

A cinematic anamorphic travel vlog through Kyushu during cherry blossom season.
Join us as we explore the best of Fukuoka, Itoshima, Dazaifu, Yufuin, Beppu, and Oita — from coastal cliffs and shrines to hot springs, private onsen ryokan stays, and Kyushu’s most iconic spring landscapes.

This trip brings together sakura season, traditional Japanese ryokan with private semi-outdoor onsens, and some of the most beautiful countryside views in Kyushu.

🌸 Destinations Featured

Fukuoka – Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Nishi Park Sakura

Dazaifu – Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Itoshima – Sakurai Futamigaura Torii Gate & Couple Rock

Yufuin – Kinrin Lake, Yufuin Floral Village, Yunotsubo Kaido

Beppu – Jigoku Mushi cuisine, Hells of Beppu

Oita – Ryokan stay with private onsen

🏯 Ryokan Stays (Half Board + Private Onsen)

Yufuin Onsen Toshoan – Semi-outdoor private onsen, traditional kaiseki

Beppu Nagomitsuki Ryokan – Private onsen, dinner & breakfast included

🚆 Yufuin no Mori Train Experience

We also rode the iconic Yufuin no Mori — Kyushu’s green forest-themed sightseeing train with wooden interiors and panoramic views. One of the most scenic rides in Japan.

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🏨 Where We Stayed (This Episode):

The OneFive Terrace Fukuoka
seven x seven Itoshima
Yufuin Onsen Toshoan
Beppu Nagomitsuki

🎒 Our Travel Gear

📸 Sony Alpha 7 IV

📷 Sirui 20mm f1.8 anamorphic 1.33x

🎥 DJI Osmo Action

🎥 DJI Osmo Pocket 3

🎥 DJI RS Mini 3 Gimbal

🎒 Peak Design Tripod

🚁 DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone

🎧 Music from: Artlist

Chapters:
0:00 Highlights
0:45 Fukuoka
2:03 Dazaifu
3:31 Uminonakamichi Seaside Park – Fukuoka
4:39 Trying a local special – Motsunabe
5:56 Itoshima
8:56 Yufuin
14:52 Oita & Beppu

Kyushu in spring

Japan private onsen ryokan

Japan spring travel